🥃 NIGHTCAP Vol II: London 🌃
After a successful debut in Edinburgh at Turing Fest (IYKYK 😉), London, you're next.
We heard you last year.
After Sifted Summit Day 1, when the stages go quiet, meetings finish, dinners conclude, and the side events wrap up, people wanted to keep the conversations flowing, but where do you go?
Nightcap is that place. And where better to wrap up than right here:
This is a gathering for the timezone agnostic, the globally curious, and those who know the best thinking happens after the official schedule ends.
If you’ve been invited, you already belong.
Keen to sponsor/partner, and contribute towards the tab? Email us at [email protected].
👀 Who will be there?
🚀 Founders chasing global scale
Not just thinking big, building big. Especially those who’ve had to fight for every inch.
💸 Investors (VCs, PE, Angels) and LPs/FOs/HNWIs who back ambition early
You’re not here for the herd. You’re here to meet the ones who move before the crowd does.
🌐 Ecosystem leaders and boundary pushers
From the UK to the world, we’re bringing together those changing what’s possible and where, supporting the next generation of global startups.
✦ WHAT TO EXPECT
Welcome Drink on us… Cheers!
Curated, not crowded.
No panels, pitches, or 'agenda'.
Conversations that won’t happen anywhere else.
Maximum serendipity. Minimal formality.
Chatam House rules.
✦ THE VENUE
Hidden, revealed on approval. The perfect place to finish the evening.
✦ DRESS CODE
Smart(ish)
✦ ENTRY
Invite only (you know how it goes).
👇🏻 TLDR
📍 Where: By Monument Underground (secret venue)
📅 When: Wed 8th October 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 PM - 'Late'
This is an invite and approval-only event with limited spaces. Make sure to secure your spot soon.
🔴 Please note: No door entries.
🌍 About Foras Ventures ✳️:
We drive investment and talent to the UK, as a launchpad for global growth. With a 15K+ global network of founders, investors, and operators. Foras Ventures creates opportunities for startups, investors, corporates, governments, and academia to connect, expand, and thrive on the international stage.
Follow us on our LinkedIn page for updates on our activities 🔥
(We've kicked off the fundraising for our Fund I, so very keen to meet with LPs and peer investors)
✈️ Runway Membership(new!)
We also opened the waitlist for Runway, our new global membership for startup leaders, investors, venture builders and ecosystem leaders focused on global scale. Still people-first. Still rebellious. Just sharper tools, deeper backing, and a tighter focus on global growth.
We're exploring what this new membership could include.
If you're feeling extra generous, and have a spare few minutes, we have a survey which will help us build something truly meaningful.
As a thank-you for being part of this journey, people completing the survey will receive 50% off on the membership the first year.
We are proudly powered by:
🏦 Wise - Fast, no-hassle, low-cost international payments and multi-currency accounts, helping you manage global finances efficiently. Foras community who register with Wise will receive a £10K free transfer and a dedicated account manager.
🇺🇸 Wilson Sonsini – The go-to experts for founders looking to expand into the US.
💻 Ivy Tech – Ivy 360 by Ivy Tech is a fully managed, co-employment solution that builds and embeds high-quality tech teams into your startup or scaleup, handling everything from hiring to payroll.
First month management fee is free via this link!
⚖️ Anderson Strathern – One of Scotland’s leading law firms with a global outlook, trusted by founders and investors alike.
Exclusive for Foras: 20% off legal fees, a free 30-minute discovery call, and priority access to their corporate law experts on venture, M&A, and scaling internationally.
🗣️ Safespace Global
We have zero tolerance for harassment, discrimination, micro-aggressions, intimidation, threats, and violence, and we’re committed to ensuring that Foras events remain inclusive, safe spaces for everyone.
To ensure everyone feels safe and respected at our event, we have partnered with SafeSpace Global and implemented the SafeSpace Plus™ tool. This tool enables you to report any incidents or violations of our Code of Conduct, such as harassment, discrimination, bullying, or offensive behaviour.
If you or someone you know has witnessed or experienced any of these incidents at our events, please submit an Incident Report to let us know.
📸 Important Info
By attending this event you agree to be photographed and filmed, and we may use the footage for marketing purposes. Additionally, we will share the attendee list with our valued sponsors.
If you prefer not to have your photos or footage used, or if you do not wish for your details to be shared with sponsors, kindly let us know. We will be more than happy to accommodate your preferences.
Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you at the event.
📩 Got questions? Keen to sponsor/partner? Email us at [email protected]