She Rises - A Women’s Lunar New Year Lunch
Rare Founders: She Rises - Lunar New Year Lunch
Join us for a lunch to bring women in London’s startup world & event Industry together. We want to welcome the Lunar New Year with good food, real connection, and a strong community.
The Venue
We are co-hosting this with 45 London at their new restaurant on 45 Curtain Road.
The Vibe: A modern house of hospitality in the heart of the city.
The Food: Japanese-inspired chophouse with Mediterranean influences. Expect bold flavors and local ingredients.
The Theme
This lunch starts our new women-only event series. We move from the Year of the Snake into the Year of the Fire Horse.
This symbol represents courage, independence, and energy. It is the perfect time to leave the past behind and move forward with clarity.
The Experience
We start with networking and canapés, then sit down for a two-course lunch.
Focus: Intention setting and grounding for the year ahead.
Atmosphere: A safe, supportive circle. Be present, open, and connected.
Wellbeing: We prioritize human connection over business transactions. Share your stories and energy.
Who is this for?
Anyone who identifies as a woman in the ecosystem & event industry is welcome. Whether you are an early-stage founder, event professional, investor, or operator, this space is for you.
Come as you are. Leave feeling grounded and ready.
Em & Drew will be offering free on-site pop-up childcare during the event for children aged 3 months to 8 years, helping create an environment where parents can fully focus, participate, and enjoy the day—without the added stress of coordinating childcare.
Agenda
11:30 am – 12:30 pm: Arrival, Networking, and Canapés
12:30 pm – 15:00 pm: She Rises: Chinese New Year Lunch
15:00 pm – onwards: Open for Co-working at Studio 45
🌙 Lunar Lunch Menu
A shared meal inspired by Lunar New Year traditions — each dish chosen for its meaning, warmth, and abundance.
Rare Founders is a founder-led community bringing together early-stage founders, operators, and investors through thoughtfully curated events across London. From open mics and intimate roundtables to large-scale Demo Days, our focus is on meaningful connections, practical insight, and creating spaces that feel welcoming, inclusive, and genuinely useful.
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Em & Drew will be offering free on-site pop-up childcare during the event for children aged 3 months to 8 years, helping create an environment where parents can fully focus, participate, and enjoy the day—without the added stress of coordinating childcare.
If your child falls outside this age range, please still reach out. We’re always happy to explore options and do our best to support you. The childcare space will be safe, nurturing, and thoughtfully run, giving parents the freedom to engage, network, and thrive.
Just express your interest when registering, and we’ll be in touch to organise the details.
Valeriia Milenina will be capturing the event with her beautiful artistic eye. Check out her website!
Venue Partner
45 London is a vibrant creative workspace and event venue in the heart of Shoreditch, London. Designed for innovators, founders, and creators, it blends stylish design with flexible spaces perfect for networking, workshops, community meetups, and startup events. A hub where creativity meets connection, 45 Curtain Road is ideal for events that bring people together to collaborate, learn, and grow.