Queen Mary Social Venture Fund 2026 Pitch Competition | Last 25 tickets
Overview
Join us for the 2026 QMSVF Pitch Competition, where the most promising impact-driven startup wins £15,000!
Join us for the 2026 QMSVF Pitch Competition, where impact‑driven startups take centre stage to showcase their innovative ideas, traction, and vision for change.
Over the past year, student investors from the QMSVF have been working tirelessly to scout, evaluate, and support mission‑led founders whose businesses align with the fund’s ethos of creating meaningful social impact. After rigorous investment committees and due diligence, eight exceptional startups have made it to this year’s finals.
Finalists to be announced soon!
These founders will pitch live in front of judges, industry professionals, and a supportive audience for the chance to secure QMSVF’s £15,000 investment, alongside ongoing guidance from experienced mentors and the student VC team.
About QMSVF
The Queen Mary Social Venture Fund is the first student‑led, social impact venture capital fund of its kind in the UK. Delivered in partnership with Creator Fund, QMSVF empowers diverse student investors to develop real‑world VC skills while backing start‑ups that exist for good.
Our student VCs advise, support, and invest in early‑stage ventures tackling real social challenges - gaining hands‑on experience in sourcing, evaluating, and funding founders who want to change the world.
Why Attend?
Be the first to see the next wave of mission‑driven startups
Celebrate the hard work of Queen Mary’s student VCs
Gain insights into real investment decision‑making
Connect with founders, students, mentors, and industry guests
Enjoy a relaxed networking reception after the pitches
Secure your spot
This is a flagship Entrepreneurship Hub event — and seats fill quickly.
Come be part of the energy, the inspiration, and the future of social venture investing at Queen Mary.
Register now and be in the room where impact happens.