UK Ignition: London Orbit | A New Trajectory for Romanian Mid-Corporates
London Calling | Where Vision Meets Velocity
What happens when some of Romania’s most ambitious mid-corporates land in one of the world's leading financial hubs with a clear mission: go global?
You get ignition. You get MoonShotX.
Our UK Ignition: London Orbit, delivered in partnership with Raiffeisen Bank Romania, was an immersive, multi-day, multi-location programme crafted to help 14 exceptional Romanian companies gain the insight, network, and strategic clarity they need to accelerate their international expansion.
Strategic Ecosystem Tour | From Vision to Action
We believe strategy is best done in the field, not the boardroom. So, from the City to Canary Wharf and everywhere in between, we set out to meet the thinkers and doers redefining sectors and scaling boundaries.
This wasn’t your usual sightseeing trip.
We visited some of the most influential institutions powering the global economy, including:
- London Stock Exchange
- DLA Piper
- UK Department for Business and Trade
- HSBC Innovation Banking
- British-Romanian Chamber of Commerce
- Embassy of Romania to the UK
London Stock Exchange Building
Innovators on the Move
These weren’t passive visits — they were action-packed interactions. Fireside chats. Investor Q&As. Curated knowledge exchanges.
We sat down with key stakeholders from the UK innovation, policy, finance, and legal sectors. Because scaling internationally requires more than a plan — it needs perspective.
Axel Kalinowski
Special thanks to the London Stock Exchange Group, especially Axel Kalinowski, for their invaluable support and belief in this mission.
The Orbit May Be Complete, But the Trajectory? Still Climbing. 🚀
InnovX Team at UK Ignition - London Orbit
MoonShotX Cocktail Reception | Where Strategy Meets Sparkle
The evening ended at our Cocktail Reception in London, where innovation mingled seamlessly with diplomacy over clinking glasses and bold ideas.
Hosted in partnership with the British Romanian Chamber of Commerce and the Embassy of Romania to the UK, the evening was a celebration of cross-border ambition and collaboration done right.
From warm welcomes to meaningful conversations, from inspiring speeches to spontaneous “let’s definitely connect” moments, this reception embodied economic diplomacy with charisma.
Cocktail Reception
We were honoured to hear from distinguished voices including:
- H.E. Laura Popescu, Ambassador of Romania to the UK
- H.E. Giles Portman, British Ambassador to Romania
- HMTC Chris Barton CMG, His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for Europe
- Cristian Marius Sporis, Head of Corporate Banking, Raiffeisen Bank Romania
- Ana Bobirca, Chief Investment Officer at InnovX
Special applause to Madalina Ciinaru and Bogdan Mihailescu for their seamless coordination.
Legal Scale, Strategic Precision | DLA Piper x MoonShotX
The next day, the real work began — hosted at DLA Piper, one of the world’s leading law firms.
In a closed-door session, our companies explored: how to scale with clarity, investor readiness, and international legal footing.
MoonShotX at DLA Piper HQ London
The session was led by:
Their insights offered actionable legal intelligence — the kind that builds sustainable growth and investor trust.
A Final Salute | Capturing the Journey
Daniel Furculesteanu & MoonShotX Delegation
Big thanks to Daniel Furculesteanu for capturing every spark and story of this journey.
Relive the Spark | UK Ignition Aftermovie 🎥
To everyone who made this journey unforgettable — thank you.
👉 Watch the official aftermovie and be part of the story:
🎬 UK Ignition Aftermovie
Thanks to Joel Kafetz and E20 Productions for capturing the ambition of this mission.
And of course, thank you to the team at Raiffeisen Bank Romania — including Cristian Marius Sporis, Laura Mihaila, Sorin Suciu, Andreea Porojan, Laura Ionescu, Livia Fericean, and Liviu Mihai.
Join the Next MoonShotX Delegation
Join us, and be part of the next MoonShotX Delegation.
If you’re a founder looking to scale globally, we want to hear your story:
🔗 https://www.innovx.eu/corporations/programs/moonshotx/
Stay tuned for updates on upcoming editions of MoonShotX!