Penderel's Oak - Cellar Bar

283-288 High Holborn, London, England, WC1V 7HP

the london startup scene's Networking Spectacular: Zero Budget, Heroic Impact & the Launch of Open Mic Pitching 🎤💥

In the heart of London's startup scene, something extraordinary is happening. The London Startup Scene's networking events, crafted from sheer will and zero budget, have sparked a revolution. Here's where ambition meets opportunity, and where we made our mark with the debut of Open Mic Pitching.

Current progress so far:

2 trailblazing networking events have set the scene.
2 generous venues provided the perfect backdrop for innovation.
1,200 enthusiastic attendees signed up, with a mix of 15% investors, 60% founders, and a vibrant community of students and entrepreneurs.
A solid 50% attendance rate, highlighting the events' allure.
6 phenomenal volunteers - the backbone of our success.
12 intense Open Mic Pitching sessions, where brevity met brilliance.
Solidarity from SeedLegals, who've been instrumental in our journey.
An outpouring of sponsorship and partnership offers.
An avalanche of positive feedback from participants.
An exciting prospect of a documentary showcasing London's startup dynamism.

All this within two months? Simply mind-blowing. 🤯

Open Mic Pitching Heroes: During our Open Mic sessions, we witnessed 12 daring founders who delivered knockout pitches within the 1-minute mark. Kudos to:

Irewole Akande of City Health Tech Inc., who is forging the future of handwashing technology.
Oli Bates of 4walls, giving power to homeowners to be their own estate agents.
Rachel Osnos of fotostax, who is transforming phone cameras into instant 3D and motion photo printers.
Hazel Geary, the brain behind the Gift Joy app, utilizing AI to solve your gifting dilemmas.
Vivek Sharma of Provis Global Limited, swiftly turning business ideas into SaaS realities.
Ralf Hodgson of Tidal Cleaning Services, ensuring sparkling windows for all.
Phiroze A. Bilimoria of Borroad Ltd, redefining car ownership through a peer-to-peer sharing economy.
Sahil Jitesh of Make Local For Global, helping small businesses venture online.
Pourya Babalou of Leprince CineController, the 'Netflix for cinemas', reimagining movie-watching experiences.
Daniel Jacobs of buybill, offering a B2B SaaS solution for businesses to enhance supplier and customer management.
Daniel Atherton of Dune Technology Ltd, providing outsourced tech development services.
Dejan Mitrovic of Moree, championing innovative reusable packaging solutions.

A Call to Action for #investors: Behold the power of resourcefulness and vision. This is your chance to back the founders who stand and deliver. Imagine what we could achieve together with a little funding. 😎

We're not just building a network; we're building the future—one pitch, one connection, one successful event at a time. Stay tuned for the next chapter in The London Startup Scene's story because this is only the beginning of our collective adventure.