Blue Factory & Founder Institute Pitching Final & Networking

​We’re kicking off the new year in style with a very special collaboration between Startup Networks and the Founder Institute.

​This event marks the final pitch night of the Founder Institute cohort — where founders take the stage to present their startups live in front of an expert judging panel, receive real-time feedback, and engage directly with the audience.

​🎤 What to Expect

• ​Up to 5 startups pitching live

• ​One overall winner

• ​Experienced judges offering actionable, on-the-spot feedback

• ​Audience engagement throughout the pitches

• ​A front-row seat to some of the most promising early-stage startups in the ecosystem

​🤝 Networking & Community

​After the pitches, the floor opens for networking and community connections.
Come ready to:

• ​Meet founders, operators, and ecosystem builders

• ​Discover new startups on the scene

• ​Reconnect with familiar faces from the community

​This is a relaxed but high-energy environment designed for real conversations and meaningful connections.

​📍 Venue

​We’re hosting this New Year splash at Barclays Rise, one of London’s leading innovation hubs — the perfect setting for bold ideas and ambitious founders.

​🎉 Whether you’re a founder, investor, operator, or startup enthusiast — this is not one to miss.

​We can’t wait to see you there and kick off the year together.

​🤝 Network with 150+ Attendees:

• ​60% Founders

• ​15% Investors

• ​25% Startup Operators, Advisors & Industry Leaders

​💡 Why attend? Because no one builds a startup alone. This is your chance to connect with the people, ideas, and insights that can move your journey forward—whether you’re just starting or scaling fast.