Open Mic Pitching & Networking - Halloween Special
👻 Rare Founders Halloween Open Mic Pitch Night 🎃
We’re back from the crypt with a spooky twist on our legendary open mic pitching and networking night. This time, it’s fangs, founders, and frightfully good pitches!
💀 What to expect:
We’re starting the night off with some horror stories & advice from Anthony Rose from Seedlegals.
Then every 20–30 minutes, 5–6 brave founders will be summoned at random to pitch their business in just 1 minute. (Advise provided back if they dare!)
Go over the time limit… and beware 👀 the water guns are locked, loaded, and ready to strike.
Dress to kill (literally) costumes welcome, but not required. Although there will be a competition for the best costume. The top 3 will receive a guaranteed meeting with one of our investor partners.
A night of unfiltered networking, wickedly sharp ideas, and startup spirits rising from the shadows.
🕒 Agenda
6:00–7:00 PM — Arrival & Creepy Connections
7:00–7:30 PM — Welcome & Founder Horror Stories
7:30–8:00 PM — Spooky Networking
8:00–8:20 PM — 1st Pitch Round
8:20–8:40 PM — Networking Potions & Brews
8:40–9:00 PM — 2nd Pitch Round
9:00–10:00 PM — Final Haunting of Networking
(If the spirits allow, we may unleash a 3rd/4th round...)
Startups are scary... but some stories haunt you. From vanishing co-founders, ghosted term sheets, and launch-day meltdowns, we're spotlighting real founder nightmares. Got a horror story of your own?
Email [email protected] - and tell your terrifying tale on the night (if you dare).
This isn’t just another startup event, it’s where the UK founder scene gets a supernatural glow-up. Expect high-energy pitches, monster-sized networking, and a community vibe that’s pure magic.
Whether you’re a seasoned founder, an investor hunting for your next unicorn, or just curious to join the cauldron of ideas. Don’t miss this wickedly good night.
Come for the scares. Stay for the startup magic.
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A Huge Thanks to our Sponsors & Partners!
Sponsor
Connectd has built the leading marketplace for ambitious founders to recruit top-tier senior leadership talent in the most cost-efficient way.
They have one of the largest pools of vetted advisors, fractional executives, and NED’s that you can access for free and with no recruitment fees.
With over 10,000 expert connections made across the UK and US, Connectd enables organisations to move faster and scale smarter through curated talent that delivers when it matters most.
Interested in being involved? Click here to touch base.
Event Partner
They're the UK’s go-to platform for startup legals, funding, share options, SEIS/EIS and more.
Whether you're just starting out or gearing up for your next raise, SeedLegals is built to help founders move faster and smarter. Our tools make it simple to create and sign essential legal docs, close funding rounds, and reward your team – without burning time or cash on admin.
We’re trusted by 60,000+ startups and investors and power 1 in 6 early-stage funding rounds in the UK. If you're raising, hiring or just figuring out what’s next, we’re here to help you do it right.
Safety Partner
Safespace Plus will help foster an environment of safety and empowerment with our Code of Conduct & incident reporting system, giving our attendees a secure platform to voice any concerns and ensuring that everyone feels heard and valued.
Venue Partner
45 (Rebranded from Blue Marlin Ibiza- same venue new owners) 🏙️ - a private members' club offering a mix of luxury and creativity. Located in Shoreditch, it features a rooftop pool, restaurant, workspace, club, gym, and spa. Members can enjoy exclusive events, DJ sets, and a sophisticated ambience, creating a unique day-to-night experience in the heart of London.