Scottsdale, AZ  | Nov. 17-18

MSP &  IT INDUSTRY

INVESTOR

SUMMIT 2025

Top Down Horizons is the industry-first MSP investor summit bringing together top institutional and high net worth investors with the leading managed service providers, aggregators and software companies.

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INTRODUCTION

Inside the Horizons Experience

Top Down Horizons brings investors, industry leaders, and innovators together to explore the future of managed services. Over two days in Scottsdale, attendees join exclusive panels, gain fresh insights, and discover why investors are backing Top Down’s vision for the MSP market.

Joel Abramson & Mark Scott

Event Organizers

WHERE IS THE EVENT:

The Global Ambassador Hotel | 4360 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018, US

WHEN IS THE EVENT:

November 16–18, 2025 | VIP Pre-Day on Nov 16, followed by the two-day summit

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Why Attend Top Down Horizons?

Connect with the top minds in the MSP and IT investment community through high-value conversations, exclusive sessions, and curated networking opportunities. Every element of Horizons is designed to spark insight, build trust, and open doors.

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STRATEGIC NETWORKING

Meet C-level executives, SaaS founders, and investors in a focused, invitation-only environment.

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EXCLUSIVE INSIGHTS

Hear from panels of industry leaders on where the MSP market is headed in the next decade.

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1ST CLASS EXPERIENCES

Connect at private receptions, gourmet dinners, and VIP events in Scottsdale’s premier venue.

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MARKET INTELLIGENCE

Gain a deeper understanding of investor priorities, emerging technologies, and acquisition trends.

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INFLUENTIAL SPEAKERS

Learn directly from leaders shaping the future of managed services and software.

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NEW OPPORTUNITIES

Identify partnerships, funding prospects, and strategic alliances to accelerate growth.

EVENT SPEAKERS

Leaders Shaping the Future of IT

Horizons brings together a curated lineup of executives, founders, and investors driving change in the managed services and IT software sectors. Hear first-hand from the visionaries influencing industry growth, technology adoption, and investment strategies worldwide.

Peter Melby

CEO | New Charter Technologies

Jon McNeill

CEO | DVx Ventures

Manny Rivelo

CEO | Connectwise

Steven Freidkin

CEO | Ntiva, Inc.

Michael Fass

CEO | Slide

Chris Day

CEO | ScalePad

Plus, more great speakers to be announced soon! 

SCHEDULE DETAILS

Event Schedule at a Glance

Three days of curated programming bring together exclusive experiences, investor insights, and industry-shaping discussions.

6PM - TBD

Sunday, Nov. 16th

VIP Pre-Day Experience

An exclusive afternoon for LPs, prospects, and VIP panelists. Enjoy premium networking at the Phoenix Suns vs. Atlanta Hawks NBA game, followed by dinner and evening entertainment in Scottsdale.

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12:30PM - 6PM

Monday, Nov. 17th

Limited Partners Day

A deep dive into the Top Down portfolio, investment performance, and the next wave of innovation driving the MSP software ecosystem.

Agenda Highlights:
  • Keynote: Why Smaller VC Funds Consistently Outperform Mega-Funds;
  • Portco Showcases: Cyber, ROI, and AI Rounds;
  • Fund Performance & Market Outlook;
  • Fireside Chat: The AI Supercycle;
  • Q&A with Chris Day;
  • Cocktails Reception & Networking.
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12PM - 6PM

Tuesday, Nov. 18th

MSP Outliers Day

A full day of panels connecting MSP leaders, software founders, and investors to explore the three horizons of growth in the managed services industry.

Agenda Highlights:
  • MSP Investor Horizons: The 2026 investment landscape & the impacts of AI on the managed services industry;
  • MSP Software Horizons: SaaS founders on ecosystem economics, commoditization, cybersecurity, AI adoption and the platform vs. best of breed debate;
  • MSP Aggregator Horizons: MSP leaders on scaling strategies, roll-ups vs. platforms, state of MSSP and AI-enabled integration and growth;
  • Fireside ChatHow Do We Evolve MSP from Main St to Wall St
  • The Finale: The Golden Age of MSP Revisited
  • Cocktail Reception & Networking.
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TESTIMONIALS

Perspectives from Industry Investors

Here’s why leaders across the MSP, SaaS, and investment communities are attending Horizons 2025.

OUR PARTNERS

PortCos and Strategic Partners

The Horizons experience will feature many of Top Down’s own portfolio companies alongside key strategic partners. These organizations represent the innovation, execution, and leadership shaping the next era of MSP and IT software.

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Contact Us for Further Information

Have a question about attending Horizons 2025 or becoming a partner? Our team is here to help with event details, registration, and sponsorship opportunities.

EVENT VENUE :

The Global Ambassador Hotel

LOCATION ADDRESS :

4360 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018, United States

The Global Ambassador Hotel

Scottsdale, Arizona
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