Dry Powder Open Mic: VCs & Family Offices Only
Rare Founders presents Dry Powder Open Mic.
This event is for professional capital only (Only VCs, CVCs, Family Offices, and Syndicate Leads will be approved).
We are removing the noise. No founders. No service providers. This is a room for people who write checks.
The venture landscape is moving fast. You need to know where the capital is flowing. This is your chance to talk honestly with your peers.
Why attend
Connect with Lead Investors, Family Offices, and Syndicate Leads.
Get raw insights into 2026 venture trends.
Pitch your fund or investment thesis to the room.
The Guest
Dan Bowyer is a Partner at SuperSeed. He is a 4x exited entrepreneur and an early-stage VC with over 20 years of experience. He backs technical founders in business software. Dan will join us for a fireside chat about the 2026 market.
The Format
We keep the Rare Founders energy but change the crowd. The night includes networking and a fireside chat. We also have our signature open mic. Every 30 minutes, we pick 5-6 investors to pitch for 60 seconds. Tell the room what you fund and your ticket size. The water guns stay. If you go over time, you get soaked.
Agenda
6.00 pm - 7.00 pm: Arrival & Networking
7.00 pm - 7.40 pm: Welcome + Fireside Chat
7.40 pm - 8.10 pm: Networking
8.10 pm - 8.30 pm: Investor Open Mic (Round 1)
8.30 pm - 9.00 pm: Networking
9.00 pm - 9.20 pm: Investor Open Mic (Round 2)
9.20 pm - 10.00 pm: Final Networking
This event is invite-only. We vet every attendee. Only VCs, CVCs, Family Offices, and Syndicate Leads will be approved.
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Venue Partner
Hosted at The Ministry — Borough’s iconic creative members’ club and workspace, built by the team behind Ministry of Sound. Set inside a beautifully restored Victorian printworks, it features stylish lounges, studios, a gym, a buzzing bar, and everything designed for founders and creators to collide. With flexible day passes, wellness spaces, great coffee and a culture-driven vibe, it’s the perfect home for bold ideas and unforgettable events.
Food will be available for purchase at the venue!
* This is a strictly ticketed event. Each ticket allows admission for one participant only. Do note that you will have to show the confirmation QR code/email of registration for approval for entry.