Startup Events in London
Startup events in Europe span everything from the headline conferences (Slush in Helsinki, Web Summit in Lisbon, The Next Web in Amsterdam, VivaTech in Paris, Bits & Pretzels in Munich, Wolves Summit, Latitude59) down to the weekly rhythm of pitch nights, founder coffee mornings, investor AMAs, and product-management meetups that every significant tech city sustains.
This page narrows the London calendar to Startup events. It's a subset of United Kingdom's wider tech-event schedule, useful when you want something specific to go to in the city this month.
London has one of the largest single-city tech-event calendars in the world. Every major engineering discipline sustains multiple monthly meetups here (AI-applied, ML research, backend, frontend, cloud, DevOps, security, data), and every major international conference has a London edition or satellite. Engineering leadership is unusually strong: LeadDev London is effectively a pilgrimage event, and CTO Craft, staff-engineer communities, and product-management meetups (Mind The Product) run year-round.
Upcoming Startup events in London
PlatformCON Live Day London
London, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Tech Startups, Investors, Innovators Networking Event & Elevator Pitch
London, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Tech Startups & Innovators Event: Connect with like-minded professionals, investors, and tech leaders for collaboration and opportunities.
Where London’s tech minds meet — in one of the city’s most beautiful venues.
Welcome to Tech Startups, Investors, Innovators & Professionals Networking Event: Empowering Connections in the Digital Age, the ultimate networking event designed exclusively for Technology Tech Startups, Entrepreneurs & Professionals.
Event Overview:
Tech Startups, Investors, Innovators & Professionals Networking Event is a premier networking event that provides a unique platform for IT and Technology professionals to come together, collaborate, and engage in meaningful discussions. Whether you are an experienced industry expert or an aspiring tech enthusiast, this event offers an opportunity to connect with peers, gain insights into the latest trends, and explore potential career advancements.
Who should attend?
IT and Technology Professionals Networking Event welcomes all IT and Technology professionals who are passionate about advancing their careers, expanding their networks, and staying at the forefront of the ever-evolving digital landscape. This event is ideal for:
- Startup Founders: Looking to pitch ideas, find partners, or secure funding.
- Investors & VCs: Seeking new, disruptive technologies and promising startups to invest in.
- Innovators & Tech Enthusiasts: Exploring emerging trends and sharing breakthrough ideas.
- Software Developers & Engineers: Building innovative solutions or seeking collaboration in new projects.
- Cybersecurity Specialists: Interested in protecting tech innovations and networking with startups.
- Data Scientists & Analysts: Exploring data-driven technologies and connecting with tech leaders.
- IT Managers & Team Leads: Looking to scale their teams, streamline operations, or discover new tools.
- Cloud Computing Experts: Engaging with startups utilizing cloud infrastructure for growth.
- AI & Machine Learning Professionals: Exploring the latest AI trends and networking with innovators.
- Industry Professionals: From tech, finance, or legal sectors offering expertise in scaling businesses.
- Business Developers: Focused on partnerships, collaborations, or market expansion.
- Mentors & Advisors: Offering guidance on business strategy, scaling, or product development.
Why attend:
1-Minute Pitches: Every attendee will have the chance to do a short, optional 1-minute pitch to introduce themselves — what you do, what you’re building, and who you’d like to meet. It’s a simple and effective way to break the ice and spark meaningful conversations right from the start.
Networking: Experience an evening of dynamic networking in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Meet IT professionals from diverse backgrounds, including software development, cybersecurity, data science, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and more.
Career Advancement Opportunities: Explore potential career opportunities by interacting with representatives from leading tech companies and startups. Discover the latest job openings and internships in the IT and Technology sectors.
Knowledge Sharing: Share your experiences and knowledge with fellow professionals during informal knowledge-sharing sessions. Learn from each other's successes and challenges to grow both professionally and personally.
Career: For job seekers, the event offers an exclusive opportunity to meet top tech companies actively recruiting talent, opening doors to exciting career prospects.
The event will be held in a sophisticated and vibrant venue, adorned with modern decor and equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to ensure your comfort and convenience throughout the day.
Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to connect, learn, and grow within the vibrant community of Tech Startups, Entrepreneurs & Professionals . Register now for Tech Startups, Investors, Innovators & Professionals Networking Event: Empowering Connections in the Digital Age, and take the first step towards fostering meaningful connections that will propel your career to new heights.
What to join this event and all our future events for FREE? Join The Business Minds Membership to unlock free entry to all our 290+ yearly networking events, plus exclusive networking opportunities. Learn more: https://thebusinessminds.co.uk/membership.
How our event works:
You are invited to join the dedicated Whatsapp group for the event and start networking before the actual event.
This event will be hosted till 9pm; the key to making the most of speed friending is to follow up with your contacts over time to develop friendships.
Dress code is either business or office attire or smart casual, no T-shirts, no trainers.
If you have any questions email contact@thebusinessminds.co.uk
Ticket for 1 person allows 1 person to enter the venue from 7pm
Business Minds is looking to connect with suitable venues for our networking events. So if you are a venue in central London and would be interested in a collaboration with us then please email us contact@thebusinessminds.co.uk
June 2026 Fintech & Tech Startup Networking Breakfast In Mayfair
London, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Join London's top Fintech and Tech Startups for a Networking Breakfast-Connect, Share Ideas, and Grow Your Business over Coffee and Pastries
London FinTech & Tech Startup Breakfast is the Capital's only independent regular business breakfast network dedicated to professionals working within London’s FinTech, InsurTech, Tech Startup ****and related industries.********Our networking events are extremely relaxed and casual affairs and attended by a wide range of business sectors with everyone from developers & compliance experts to marketiers, investors to brokers...****Each ticket includes unlimited teas, coffees and juices and a full breakfast food buffet (including vegetarian options) and your own printed attendee sheet to take away.
Join us for our June 2026 Business Networking Breakfast at the Fabulous Bonds of Mayfair - in their private lounge for a delicious breakfast, drinks and the opportunity to talk property, make new friends and seek out fresh business leads.
- No Speeches
- No Talks or Schedule
- No Membership Fees
- No Sales Presentations
Just pure relaxed networking in a friendly environment.
The world of fintech encompasses a wide range of sectors, here are a selection of some who have attended our events in the past:
Accounting
AI Consultants
Angel Investors
Brand Marketing
Challenger Bank
Cloud Hosting
Cybersecurity
Data Mining
Digital Agency
Digital Payments
Ecommerce Experts
Ecommerce Fulfilment
Email Marketing
Fibre Providers
Financial Compliance
Financial Risk
Fintechs
Forex Dealers
Graphic Design
Growth Advisor
Intellectual Property Law Firm
IP Lawyers
IT Support
Payment Providers
PPC Agency
Public Affairs
Public Relations
Remote Staffing
Retail Warehouses
SEO Agencies
Software Developers
Software Engineers
Startups
Startup Lawyers
Strategy Consulting
Venture Capital
Warehousing
(please note these are just examples of previous attendees from the past decade - we market to a wide range of sectors - we don't guarantee any or all of the above will attend, though many do :-)
Anyone from any sector, from any size of firm or at any stage of their career are welcome to book and attend and benefit from the power of networking.
Entrepreneurs First: Female Founder Summer Social
London, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
☀️ Entrepreneurs First: Female Founder Summer Social
Come and join us on Wednesday 1 July for EF's Female Founder Summer Social.
We'll kick things off at the EF office with a fireside chat featuring two of EF's female alumni:
- Natasha Jones, CEO @ Metris Energy
- Olivia Stannah, CTO @ Tuza
Hear about their journeys from founder to startup leader, the lessons they've learned along the way, and bring your questions for an open Q&A.
Afterwards, we'll head to a nearby pub for drinks, conversation, and the chance to connect with other ambitious women building in tech.
Spaces are limited, so sign up early to avoid missing out.
Tech Startups, Investors, Innovators Networking Event & Elevator Pitch
London, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Tech Startups & Innovators Event: Connect with like-minded professionals, investors, and tech leaders for collaboration and opportunities.
Where London’s tech minds meet — in one of the city’s most beautiful venues.
Welcome to Tech Startups, Investors, Innovators & Professionals Networking Event: Empowering Connections in the Digital Age, the ultimate networking event designed exclusively for Technology Tech Startups, Entrepreneurs & Professionals.
Event Overview:
Tech Startups, Investors, Innovators & Professionals Networking Event is a premier networking event that provides a unique platform for IT and Technology professionals to come together, collaborate, and engage in meaningful discussions. Whether you are an experienced industry expert or an aspiring tech enthusiast, this event offers an opportunity to connect with peers, gain insights into the latest trends, and explore potential career advancements.
Who should attend?
IT and Technology Professionals Networking Event welcomes all IT and Technology professionals who are passionate about advancing their careers, expanding their networks, and staying at the forefront of the ever-evolving digital landscape. This event is ideal for:
- Startup Founders: Looking to pitch ideas, find partners, or secure funding.
- Investors & VCs: Seeking new, disruptive technologies and promising startups to invest in.
- Innovators & Tech Enthusiasts: Exploring emerging trends and sharing breakthrough ideas.
- Software Developers & Engineers: Building innovative solutions or seeking collaboration in new projects.
- Cybersecurity Specialists: Interested in protecting tech innovations and networking with startups.
- Data Scientists & Analysts: Exploring data-driven technologies and connecting with tech leaders.
- IT Managers & Team Leads: Looking to scale their teams, streamline operations, or discover new tools.
- Cloud Computing Experts: Engaging with startups utilizing cloud infrastructure for growth.
- AI & Machine Learning Professionals: Exploring the latest AI trends and networking with innovators.
- Industry Professionals: From tech, finance, or legal sectors offering expertise in scaling businesses.
- Business Developers: Focused on partnerships, collaborations, or market expansion.
- Mentors & Advisors: Offering guidance on business strategy, scaling, or product development.
Why attend:
1-Minute Pitches: Every attendee will have the chance to do a short, optional 1-minute pitch to introduce themselves — what you do, what you’re building, and who you’d like to meet. It’s a simple and effective way to break the ice and spark meaningful conversations right from the start.
Networking: Experience an evening of dynamic networking in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Meet IT professionals from diverse backgrounds, including software development, cybersecurity, data science, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and more.
Career Advancement Opportunities: Explore potential career opportunities by interacting with representatives from leading tech companies and startups. Discover the latest job openings and internships in the IT and Technology sectors.
Knowledge Sharing: Share your experiences and knowledge with fellow professionals during informal knowledge-sharing sessions. Learn from each other's successes and challenges to grow both professionally and personally.
Career: For job seekers, the event offers an exclusive opportunity to meet top tech companies actively recruiting talent, opening doors to exciting career prospects.
The event will be held in a sophisticated and vibrant venue, adorned with modern decor and equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to ensure your comfort and convenience throughout the day.
Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to connect, learn, and grow within the vibrant community of Tech Startups, Entrepreneurs & Professionals . Register now for Tech Startups, Investors, Innovators & Professionals Networking Event: Empowering Connections in the Digital Age, and take the first step towards fostering meaningful connections that will propel your career to new heights.
This event is proudly supported by Smile IT Solutions.
Smile IT Solutions is an AWS Advanced Services & Software Partner helping startups design, build, and scale cloud-native products.
Through their AWS Startup Launchpad, founders can:
• Build an MVP in 2–4 weeks
• Access AWS Activate credits (up to $100,000)
• Launch products on AWS Marketplace
• Scale their infrastructure with expert cloud support
Their team will be present at the event and Founder & CEO Ed Soltani will give a short presentation on how startups can accelerate their product development using AWS.
Learn more:
https://smileitsolutions.uk/startups
What to join this event and all our future events for FREE? Join The Business Minds Membership to unlock free entry to all our 290+ yearly networking events, plus exclusive networking opportunities. Learn more: https://thebusinessminds.co.uk/membership.
How our event works:
You are invited to join the dedicated Whatsapp group for the event and start networking before the actual event.
This event will be hosted till 9pm; the key to making the most of speed friending is to follow up with your contacts over time to develop friendships.
Dress code is either business or office attire or smart casual, no T-shirts, no trainers.
If you have any questions email contact@thebusinessminds.co.uk
Ticket for 1 person allows 1 person to enter the venue from 7pm
Business Minds is looking to connect with suitable venues for our networking events. So if you are a venue in central London and would be interested in a collaboration with us then please email us contact@thebusinessminds.co.uk
Venture Capital + Tech Sector July Business Networking At Davys St.James
London, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Join us at Davys at St.James for an Evening of Networking with Tech Startups, Venture Capital Firms, Startup Investors and Service Providers
London Venture Capital is the only business network dedicated to professionals working within London's many VC and Startup Investment sectors and now has over Two Thousand London members.
Our networking events are extremely relaxed and casual affairs for a wide range of family office sectors represented from deal makers to compliance providers, lawyers to venture scouts...
Each ticket includes two drinks (alcoholic or soft) a food buffet (including vegetarian options) and your own printed attendee sheet to take away.
Join us at the Private Wine Cellar At The Famous Davys at St.James For Our July 2026 Mayfair FinTech Sector Networking Reception and join us in sampling their wonderful Food, Drinks and the opportunity talk about the Capital's VC sector, make new friends and seek out fresh business leads.
- No Speeches
- No Membership Fees
- No Sales Presentations
Running for over a Decade our events are a proven, cost effective and fun way to generate new business.
By popular request this event is now part of "Tech Tuesday" - the Monthly Meetup for London based... Tech Startups, Fintechs Ecommerce firms Crypto Firms, Tech Funds, VC's, Programmers + Developers Tech Investors, Artificial Intelligence Experts Gaming Firms+Devs, Cyber Security Businesses IT Experts - Plus firms from related tech and supporting industries - feel free to network with everyone at the event :)
There are a wide range of sectors that actively supports the VC ecosystem in London, including:
Accounting
Business Analysis
Data Analysis
Deal Sourcing
Due Diligence
Events
Finance
Financial Analysis
Financial Management
Fund Accounting
Fundraising
Industry Expertise
Industry Research
Investor Onboarding
Investor Relations
IT Support
Legal Analysis
Legal and Compliance
Legal Services
Limited Partners
Market Analysis
Market Growth
Market Research
Market Research and Analysis
Mentorship Programs
Network Building
Portfolio Management
Portfolio Support
Product Strategy
Public Relations & Communications
Quantitative Research
Recruitment
Regulatory Compliance
Research Data
Research Support
Startup Community Relations
Talent Management
Tax & Compliance
Technology and Data
Venture Partners
Venture Scouts
(please note these are just examples of previous attendees over the past decade - we market to a wide range of sectors - we don't guarantee any or all of the above will attend, though many do :-)
Anyone from any sector, from any size of firm or at any stage of their career are welcome to book and attend and benefit from the power of networking.
A former Champagne cellar with vaulted ceilings, Davy's at St. James's has long been a popular part of St.James society with its well stocked wine bar and fabulous restaurant - a great haunt for a hearty lunchtime meal and after-work drinks. Join us in their private cellar bar for friendly networking and new business connections.