19
Feb 2026

When Public Capital Meets Private Markets: How Government Funding, Equity, and Private Capital Are Converging

Digital Events
1 PM ET
In this moderated conversation, we will explore how public capital and private markets are coming together, why this shift is happening now, and what it means for companies and dealmakers who have never considered government funding as part of their growth or transaction strategy.

Exclusive for Finalis Members

Government funding and private capital have historically operated in separate worlds. That is changing quickly.
Across sectors like semiconductors, energy, defense, AI, and critical infrastructure, companies are now combining non-dilutive government funding, loans, contracts, and emerging government-backed equity programs with traditional private investment. This convergence is creating a new capital stack that many founders, bankers, and investors are not yet equipped to navigate.

In this moderated conversation, we will explore how public capital and private markets are coming together, why this shift is happening now, and what it means for companies and dealmakers who have never considered government funding as part of their growth or transaction strategy.

The discussion will cover:
- How companies are using government funding without distracting from commercial goals
- Where the biggest misunderstandings and missed opportunities exist today
- How this new model impacts capital raising, M&A, and long-term growth strategy

This session is designed for investment bankers, corporate development leaders, founders, and operators who want a practical, first-principles understanding of whether government-linked capital could be relevant for them.

Save your seat here: https://finalis.zoom.us/webinar/register/4517702983083/WN_zY29f8mIStSxmoiOhd1nSg