The Builder's Bar: Summer Edition
The Builder’s Bar — Summer Edition
About the Event
The Builder’s Bar is a relaxed networking evening for founders, operators and decision-makers building technology and hardware businesses in the South West.
No keynote speakers. No panels. No awkward pitching circles.
Just good people, interesting companies and genuine conversations.
We’re creating a space where hardware and engineering-led businesses can connect peer-to-peer, share challenges openly, exchange ideas and hopefully spark new collaborations, customers and opportunities along the way.
Whether you’re scaling a robotics company, building deeptech products, navigating manufacturing challenges, raising investment or just looking to meet others building ambitious things in Bristol and beyond, this evening is designed to help you make meaningful connections in a low-pressure environment.
And because networking is always easier with a drink in hand, the first drink is on us.
What You Can Expect
Relaxed, informal networking with founders and leaders from South West hardware and tech businesses
Thoughtful conversation starters and discussion points designed to encourage useful peer-to-peer conversations
A welcoming atmosphere with no hard selling, presentations or forced pitching
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Walmer Group
Walmer Group helps innovative tech and hardware businesses build funding roadmaps that support sustainable growth. From R&D tax relief and innovation grants through to private finance and investment readiness.
Kapel Consulting
Kapel Consulting provides experienced financial leadership for growing ventures. Founded by Nicole, a fractional CFO with extensive experience scaling hardware and engineering-led businesses, including an Earthshot Prize finalist and multiple successful exits.
Who’s This For?
This event is for founders, senior leaders, operators and decision-makers from hardware, engineering and technology businesses across the South West who want to connect with peers, share insights and challenges, and build meaningful relationships within the regional ecosystem.
Personal Data
By registering for this event, Kapel Consulting and Walmer Group may share your information to facilitate the event and communicate with you before and after the event.
By registering, you agree to the terms and conditions of the relevant privacy statements that govern how your information will be processed, including the Kapel Consulting and Walmer Group privacy policies.