Startup Events in London

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Experience high-signal networking and live startup pitches with a team behind 180+ global events across 19 global cities:from San Francisco and New York to London and Singapore. We build rooms where founders, investors, and ambitious tech professionals connect in a more intentional and meaningful way.

Join us in London for an evening focused on real-world AI, emerging technologies, and high-quality venture connections.
Whether you are a founder, investor, or someone serious about building something meaningful, this is where you meet people shaping what’s next.

• Curated Room: We intentionally keep our events intimate so it’s easier to meet the right people, not just collect random contacts.

• Live Pitch Session: A focused 1-hour session where selected founders present AI/IT projects, followed by audience Q&A.

• Investor Alignment: We work with investors across multiple cities and help increase visibility of relevant founders within our network.

• Founders & Co-founders seeking visibility, feedback, and connections.

• Investors & Scouts looking for relevant early-stage opportunities.

• Tech Professionals - builders, operators, and future founders.

• Ambitious Individuals - serious about entering the startup and AI/Tech ecosystem.

Beyond the event, relevant startup profiles and pitch decks may be shared with selected active investors from the Astra Tech Hub network of 150+ investor contacts with your permission. To participate, purchase a Speaker Ticket and complete the Startup Pitch Application

Investors, angel investors, VC scouts, and strategic partners are invited to join the event, meet selected founders, and receive relevant startup pitch decks and future deal-flow opportunities from the Astra Tech Hub network. To join, purchase an Investor Ticket and complete the Investor Application

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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

📍 Registration is on Luma — Meetup is not our RSVP platform. Please register here to secure your spot: luma
🚀 Join our event in London!

We design Pitch and Networking nights to help founders sharpen their thinking through direct, candid feedback and to give strong investors access to serious teams.

Our pitch night is complemented by a structured networking session before and after the pitch session.

▶ See how our pitch nights look: https://vimeo.com/877496618

💡 What to expect:

• Startups pitch live and receive focused feedback from angels and VC partners
• Structured networking session before and after the pitches
• Entrepreneurs, startup founders, and operators are joining to network, exchange ideas, and build strong connections
• Active investors and venture scouts joining to discover the best startups early

🤝 Who you will meet at the event:

• Founders
• Investors, VC partners, Venture Scouts
• Marketers, Salespeople, Business Advisors
• Industry Disruptors
• AI Experts
• Entrepreneurs from Europe, Asia, and the United Kingdom

💼 We Welcome New Investors:

We invite investors to our event to expand their network, get acquainted with new startups, evaluate them, share feedback, and participate in discussions with early-stage and serial founders.

We offer complimentary tickets to institutional investors, angels, and venture scouts with a proven track record.

Please apply via Luma or send us an email so we can issue the ticket.

If you'd like to access our database of promising startups or provide mentorship support to our best startups, please fill out this short Investor Application Form, and our team will contact you.

🎤 Want to Pitch?

A limited number of founders will have the opportunity to pitch their startup or business to a panel of investors and experts.

4-6 selected founders will pitch their startup, followed by a short Q&A where participants can ask questions and share feedback.

Apply by filling out the Pitch Application Form and sending us your pitch deck.

Spots are limited, and we select founders in advance.

To maintain high-quality pitches, you are required to present with a pitch deck. We will share our pitching guide and, if you'd like, coach you so you're fully prepared for pitch night.

🏆 The best startups will be featured across our social media and included in our investor newsletter.

Requirements for attendees:

• Dress code: smart casual. Bring good energy.

🎟 Join our event and secure your ticket today!

About us:

Startup Valley is a global event organizer hosting pitch nights in 25 cities since 2023. Since then, we have hosted 850 events for 40,000 attendees. Over these years, we connected countless outstanding early-stage startups to serious investors, and we are not planning to stop. We maintain strategic partnerships with VC funds in the US, Europe, and Asia to support our community.

Do you have a question, a partnership proposal, or want to clarify something? Reach us at hello@startupvalley.club

Agenda

• 18:00–18:30 — Registration: Guests register, receive badges, and event programs. This is an opportunity for casual networking, making first connections, and preparing for the event.
• 18:30–19:00 — Event Kickoff & Interactive Networking: Official welcome from the organizers with a brief overview of the event goals and schedule. Interactive networking session to connect with key contacts.
• 19:00–19:50 — Startup Pitch Session: Startups present their projects to investors and experts. Each team has 5 minutes to pitch, covering the project’s core idea, business model, and target market.
• 19:50–21:00 — Chill & Networking: Participants enjoy casual conversations with investors, discuss collaboration opportunities, and exchange ideas over refreshments.

FAQ

Can I pitch?
Yes! To pitch, please purchase a Pitch Ticket and fill out the Pitch Application Form. We will contact you to discuss and approve your pitch. The pitch duration is 5 minutes. You will also have some time to answer questions from the audience.

How does the pitch go?
Selected founders present on stage to the audience and the investors in the room. You get 5 minutes to pitch your idea, business model, target market, and investment ask, followed by a short Q&A. The best startups are featured across our social media channels and in the investor newsletter.

Who will I meet?
Founders, angel investors, VC partners, venture scouts, AI experts, engineers, operators, marketing and sales experts, and international entrepreneurs from across Europe, Asia, and the US.

Do investors get free tickets?
Yes! Please apply via Luma (the link is in the event description) or email hello@startupvalley.club, and we will issue a complimentary ticket for you and your team.

Can I request a refund?
Yes. Refunds are available if requested at least 24 hours before the event start time. Please submit the refund request on the platform where you purchased your ticket, or email us at hello@startupvalley.club

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 September 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.

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 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 September 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.

Startup conference in 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 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 October 2026 Business Networking Breakfast at the Fabulous Polo Bar Opposite Liverpool Street Station - in their private lounge for a delicious breakfast, drinks and the opportunity to talk fintech, 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.

The London FinTech Monthly Network Networking Breakfast - Talk FinTech over a Delicious Pre-Work Breakfast in The CIty

The London FinTechs Network is a New Business Network dedicated to professionals working within London’s world-leading FinTech & Related sectors.

Join us at the Famous Polo Bar Opposite London Liverpool Street Station for our October 2026 Networking Breakfast and join us in sampling their wonderful Food, Drinks and the opportunity to chat about the FinTech sector, learn more about the many related topics and make new friends and seek out fresh business leads.

Each ticket includes teas, coffees and juices and a full breakfast food buffet (including vegetarian options) and your own printed attendee sheet to take away.

Running for over a Decade our networking events are a proven, cost effective and fun way to generate new business and connections.

All our networking events are extremely relaxed and casual affairs

• No Dress Code
• No Speeches
• No Membership Fees
• No Sales Presentations

Just buy a ticket and turn up on the day and enjoy yourself!

As the World of FinTech spans so many different fields guests from any professional sector are welcome to book and attend. From consultants to lawyers. From software-engineers to compliance officers to CEOs.

Located directly opposite Liverpool Street Station, London’s famous Polo Bar is a 24-hour café and bar that has been serving traditional British fare since 1953. Spanning three floors, it offers a welcoming atmosphere with comfortable booths and cream-tiled walls reminiscent of a classic Tube station. The extensive menu features hearty English breakfasts as well as American offerings with juicy burgers, and their renowned pancakes, all made to order with locally sourced ingredients.

Our event will be held in Polo****'s**** Private Lounge from 08:00 till 10:00. A relaxing and productive way to start the working day and line-up meetings for the rest of the year – just don’t forget to bring your business cards...

By popular request this event is now part of “Tech Toast” - the Monthly Morning Meetup for London based… Tech Startups, Fintechs, Ecommerce firms Programmers + Developers 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 :)

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.