Female Founders Day - Celebrating Women Entrepreneurs & Leaders
Female Founders Day 2026 - Startup Pitch & VC Panel
Join us for an incredible evening featuring some of the best female founders and VCs in London.
Female Founders Day brings together early and growth-stage startups, investors, and ecosystem leaders for an evening of pitches, insight, and connection.
Selected founders will present their companies to a live audience and an expert judging panel. Alongside the pitches, a panel of senior female VCs will share candid perspectives on fundraising, scaling, and navigating today’s venture landscape.
From previous editions, over £25,000 in prizes has been awarded to participating startups, including £5,000 in cash at last year’s event.
Whether you are a founder, investor, or supporter of women-led innovation, this is a chance to learn, connect, and celebrate exceptional talent.
📽️ Watch highlights from the previous editions:
londonvcnetwork.com/femalefounders
What to expect
Live startup pitches from early and growth-stage female founders
VC panel discussion with practical insights and real-world advice
Audience, investor, and ecosystem networking
Refreshments served throughout the evening
Event details
Date: 5 March 2026
Time: Doors open at 5:30 PM | Programme 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Central London
Important information
This is not an open pitch competition
All tickets are for spectators only
Founders wishing to pitch must apply separately
Apply to pitch:
londonvcnetwork.com/pitch
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Founders (early and growth stage) will pitch to the audience and expert judges. A panel of senior female VCs will share their perspectives and tips for female founders navigating a challenging ecosystem. There will be prizes available including £5,000 in cash for the best startup.
Join us as we celebrate the best female founders this March!
Networking and refreshments will be available.
Supported by:
Female Founders Day is supported by Barclays Innovation Banking as part of its wider commitment to the UK startup ecosystem and innovation community.
Disclaimer:
Barclays is participating in this event in a supportive capacity as an innovation and ecosystem partner only. Barclays is not responsible for organising or facilitating this event and is not arranging, soliciting, or endorsing any investment activity that may take place.