Startup Pitch & Networking in London
How to get there:
Address:
UCL Faculty of Law
Bentham House
4–8 Endsleigh Gardens
London WC1H 0EG, UK
Upon arrival, please inform reception that you are attending the
Startup Valley event. They will direct you to room LG17.
🚀 Join our event in London!
We design Pitch and Networking nights to help founders sharpen their thinking through direct, candid feedback and to give strong investors access to serious teams.
Our pitch night is complemented by a structured networking session before and after the pitch session.
🎤 Who is pitching
Eight founders on stage, from a chai brewing machine to an AI law firm, and a cold wallet card; six products are already live, five are already earning revenue, one is shipping hardware, and between them they are raising rounds of £150k to £1M.
Rithum — An all-in-one smart light switch controlling lighting, climate, audio, and energy. Post-revenue, installer-founded, raising a seed round.
United Network — A cold wallet payment card built on a bank-grade chip. Hardware shipping, repeat founders, raising a seed round.
Mitto Markets — A UK stockbroker giving every client a named human broker on WhatsApp. FCA authorisation in progress, career stockbroker founder, raising now.
Dostea — A brewing machine and pods for authentic chai, the Nespresso for chai. Raising now.
Bossa Health — Mental health triage for the gaps between care, with clinical escalation. Post-revenue, CQC-registered online clinic, pre-seed.
Kyra Law — An AI-native law firm doing startup legal work in hours, not weeks. Post-revenue, Linklaters-trained solicitor.
LERN — A verified portfolio of real work checked by educators for employers. Live platform, ICO-registered, pre-seed.
BrightOil — Hardware and digital infrastructure to verify renewable feedstocks from collection to cargo. Platform built and operating, raising a seed round.
💡 What to expect:
Startups pitch live and receive focused feedback from angels and VC partners
Structured networking session before and after the pitches
Entrepreneurs, startup founders, and operators are joining to network, exchange ideas, and build strong connections
Active investors and venture scouts joining to discover the best startups early
🤝 Who you will meet at the event:
Founders
Investors, VC partners, Venture Scouts
Marketers, Salespeople, Business Advisors
Industry Disruptors
AI Experts
Entrepreneurs from Europe, Asia, and the United Kingdom
💼 We Welcome New Investors:
We invite investors to our event to expand their network, get acquainted with new startups, evaluate them, share feedback, and participate in discussions with early-stage and serial founders.
We offer complimentary tickets to institutional investors, angels, and venture scouts with a proven track record.
If you'd like to access our database of promising startups or provide mentorship support to our best startups, please fill out this short Investor Application Form, and our team will contact you.
🎤 Want to Pitch?
A limited number of founders will have the opportunity to pitch their startup or business to a panel of investors and experts.
4-6 selected founders will pitch their startup, followed by a short Q&A where participants can ask questions and share feedback.
Apply by filling out the Pitch Application Form and sending us your pitch deck.
Spots are limited, and we select founders in advance.
To maintain high-quality pitches, you are required to present with a pitch deck. We will share our pitching guide and, if you'd like, coach you so you're fully prepared for pitch night.
🏆 The best startups will be featured across our social media and included in our investor newsletter.
Requirements for attendees:
Dress code: smart casual. Bring good energy.
🎟 Join our event and secure your ticket today!
About us:
Startup Valley is a global event organizer hosting pitch nights in 25 cities since 2023. Since then, we have hosted 850 events for 40,000 attendees. Over these years, we connected countless outstanding early-stage startups to serious investors, and we are not planning to stop. We maintain strategic partnerships with VC funds in the US, Europe, and Asia to support our community.
See every upcoming event in London, with dates and venues: London startup events
Do you have a question, a partnership proposal, or want to clarify something? Reach us at hello@startupvalley.club
Agenda
18:00–18:30 — Registration: Guests register, receive badges, and event programs. This is an opportunity for casual networking, making first connections, and preparing for the event.
18:30–19:00 — Event Kickoff & Interactive Networking: Official welcome from the organizers with a brief overview of the event goals and schedule. Interactive networking session to connect with key contacts.
19:00–19:50 — 🚀 Startup Pitch Session: 8 live pitches with investor Q&A: Rithum · United Network · Mitto Markets · Dostea · Bossa Health · Kyra Law · LERN · BrightOil
19:50–20:30 — Chill & Networking: Participants enjoy casual conversations with investors, discuss collaboration opportunities, and exchange ideas over refreshments.
FAQ
Can I pitch? Yes! To pitch, please purchase a Pitch Ticket and fill out the Pitch Application Form. We will contact you to discuss and approve your pitch. The pitch duration is 5 minutes. You will also have some time to answer questions from the audience.
How does the pitch go? Selected founders present on stage to the audience and the investors in the room. You get 5 minutes to pitch your idea, business model, target market, and investment ask, followed by a short Q&A. The best startups are featured across our social media channels and in the investor newsletter.
Who will I meet? Founders, angel investors, VC partners, venture scouts, AI experts, engineers, operators, marketing and sales experts, and international entrepreneurs from across Europe, Asia, and the US.
Do investors get free tickets? Yes! Please apply above or email hello@startupvalley.club, and we will issue a complimentary ticket for you and your team.
Can I request a refund? Yes. Refunds are available if requested at least 1 day before the event start time. Please submit the refund request on the platform where you purchased your ticket, or email us at hello@startupvalley.club