Founder/Investor Link: 6th Edition
Connect. Pitch. Learn. Close.
Scroll down to the 🛠 How It Works section to see how to get in..
Important - this event will be run end to end on Syrena - so to join our biggest event yet, you need an account.
100 Active Investors.
100 Pre-vetted Founders.
Syrena powers the entire experience.
🛠 How It Works?
👨💼 For Founders
1. Apply on this page, and you’ll receive a Luma email with a link to register on Syrena along with a private event network code.
2. Complete your registration on Syrena by inputting your founder information and your dedicated network code.
3. Your application will be reviewed at that stage. Once approved, you’ll receive a confirmation email from both Syrena and Luma.
✅ After approval, you’ll unlock access to the Founder/Investor Link network inside the platform, where you can:
• View attending investors and their investment theses
• Request warm introductions before the event
⭐ If you’re among the top 6 highest-rated founders in the network, you’ll be invited to pitch live on the Google stage 1 week before the event.
(If not, your attendance is still required to have full access to networking and intros.)
💼 For Investors
1. Apply on this page and you’ll receive a Luma email with a link to register on Syrena, along with a private event network code.
2. Complete your registration on Syrena by inputting your investor information and your dedicated network code.
3. Your application will be reviewed at that stage. Once approved, you’ll receive a confirmation email from both Syrena and Luma.
✅ After approval, you’ll unlock access to the Founder/Investor Link network inside the platform, where you can:
- View all participating founders and their traction
- Request warm introductions before the event
- Access pitch decks for review
⭐ You’ll be invited to rate startups (1–5 stars) inside the platform. These ratings determine who gets selected to pitch.
👩🏻⚖️ 👨🏻⚖️ Selected investors will join the Investor Judges Arena, where you’ll ask questions and score live pitches on the night.
🔥 Why Attend?
This isn’t another surface-level startup event.
We’ve built a system that helps founders and investors connect before, during, and after the event, with real momentum, curated matchmaking, and live feedback that drives decisions.
Whether you’re raising or investing, this is the room to be in.
Who can attend?
👨💼 FOUNDERS
✔ MVP built & GTM plan ready
✔ £100K+ raised and/or revenue-generating
✔ Actively raising Pre-Seed or Seed or Series A
💰 INVESTORS
✔ Investing in Pre-Seed, Seed, or Series A
✔ Looking for high-quality deal flow
⚠️ Service providers outside our partner network will not be admitted.
🕒 What Happens at the Event?
🕔 5:30–6:00 PM | Curated Networking
Engage with founders and investors. Name badges and staff help you connect with relevance.
📋 6:00–6:25 PM | Introduction & Attendee Overview
We’ll break down who’s in the room—by stage, industry, and investment focus.
🚀 6:25–6:45 PM Panel Discussion
Practical insights from founders and investors who’ve been through the journey.
💡 6:45 - 7:45 PM | | Live Founder Pitches
Watch the top 6 founders pitch live, with real-time scoring and feedback from the Investor Judges.
🥳 7:45–9:45 PM | Rooftop Party - Celebrate
Celebrate with us and build meaningful relationships with potential investors, co-investors, or partners.
🍲 🥂 All served with good food and drinks on us at the party afterwards 🍲 🥂
Our Story
We hosted the biggest investor/founder event in August at Google.
We’ve supported over 7,000 founders and helped raise more than £11M to date.
This is the next chapter— with our strongest deal flow yet.
Something that can change the ecosystem forever.
Watch this video to learn what it is.
👉 Register now 👈