London VC Bootcamp: Startup Edition
Launch Your Startup with Confidence
London VC Bootcamp: Startup Edition - February 2026
London’s Mini-Accelerator [2 day programme]
Join us in February for the London VC Bootcamp: Startup Edition, a two-day intensive programme designed to give aspiring founders everything they need to take their startup from idea to launch.
Hosted by London Venture Capital Network, this bootcamp brings together experienced founders, operators, and investors to deliver practical workshops, expert guidance, and real-world insights. From validating your idea and building an MVP concept, to go-to-market strategy and pitching to investors, this is your crash course in launching a company.
This is the perfect place to learn, test, and build - right in the heart of Europe’s leading startup ecosystem.
Who is it for?
The programme is tailored for first-time or early-stage founders who are building (or thinking about building) a startup.
What can you expect? [Agenda subject to change]
DAY 1: Foundation & Product
Arrivals: 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM (last entry by 8:50 AM)
Session 1: From Idea to Startup - What Makes a Strong Startup Concept
Session 2: Customer Discovery & Problem Validation
Break: 10:30 PM - 10:40 AM
Session 3: Building an MVP - What Tools do You Really Need
Session 4: Marketing on a Budget
Lunch (& Professional Headshots): 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Session 5: Defining Your Go-To-Market Strategy
Session 6: Go-to-Market Workshop
Break: 3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Session 7 - Panel Discussion: "Building for the Next 5 Years"
Session 8: Q&A / Networking
End: 5 PM
DAY 2: Growth & Funding
Arrivals: 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM (last entry by 8:50 AM)
Session 1: Startup Metrics that Matter
Session 2: Funding 101 - Angels, VCs, and Bootstrapping
Break: 10:30 AM - 10:40 AM
Session 3: Pitching Essentials
Session 4: Pitch Deck Workshop
Lunch: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Session 5: Legal & Financial Basics for Founders
Session 6: Navigating the UK Startup Ecosystem
Break: 3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Session 7 - Panel Discussion: "What Investors Really Want - A Founder, VC, and Angel Perspective"
Session 8: Final Q&A / Networking
End: 5:00 PM
How else can I get involved?
Check out more opportunities from London Venture Capital Network, including membership, vc education, and more:
👉 londonvcnetwork.com/membership