​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?

​Any woman in the ecosystem is welcome. Whether you are an early-stage founder, an investor, or an operator, this space is for you.

​Come as you are. Leave feeling grounded and ready.

​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

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​​By joining the event, you’re allowing us to capture and share some of the great moments! Photos and videos taken may be used later to showcase our community and for marketing, helping us make future events even better.​​​​

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​​​​Safespace Plus is helping us to foster a safe and inclusive environment at our events. Check out our Code of Conduct so you are aware of what kind of behaviour is not allowed at our events.

​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.

​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.