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Hello, and a very good morning! Welcome to Week #35 of Raise Your Profyle. I’m Chris, co-founder of Profyle Card, and I’ve been on the hunt to find you the most interesting business and networking events happening in London over the next 7 days.
London's professional calendar is brimming with exceptional opportunities this week, showcasing the capital's diverse and dynamic business community. From intimate breakfast networking with inspiring female leaders to high-energy floating pub sessions on the Thames, this week offers something for every ambitious professional.
The lineup spans cutting-edge AI hackathons for technical founders, exclusive investor panels featuring top-tier VCs, and industry-specific gatherings for everyone from construction professionals to tech ladies. Whether you're looking to expand your network at a sprawling technology expo, connect with fellow entrepreneurs, or dive deep into artificial intelligence developments, London's networking scene continues to prove why it remains one of the world's most vibrant business hubs, perfectly capturing the city's entrepreneurial spirit across some of its most iconic venues.
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So, let’s dive into this week’s events…
Abundance London
Tuesday, 26 August @ 6:30 pm • Mother Kelly's Vauxhall, Vauxhall
Regular drinks for everyone working to realise London's potential. This gathering focuses on making London the best city to work on civilisational projects, those raising standards of living at home and abroad. The event welcomes anyone interested in London's development and encourages attendees to bring friends along for thoughtful conversations about the city's future.
Investor Panel with MMC Ventures, Triple Point, Cornerstone VC and Silver8
Tuesday, 26 August @ 6:00 pm • Encode Hub, Shoreditch
Curious what investors actually want to hear? Want the unfiltered scoop on what makes a pitch pop vs flop? Join a solid crew of VCs including speakers from MMC Ventures, Triple Point Ventures, Cornerstone VC and Silver8 who've seen it all and funded a lot. Expect real talk, real feedback, and probably some unsolicited life advice, followed by drinks and good conversations. Hosted by Encode Club's community of 500,000 talented professionals worldwide.
BOOM Networking – London | Floating Pub Special | August 2025
Wednesday, 27 August @ 5:30 pm • Tattershall Castle, Westminster
No pitches, no pressure - just powerful networking on a boat with London's boldest business leaders. BOOM isn't your average networking event, it's connections that count without the cringe. Your ticket includes a welcome drink, light bites, 50+ senior professionals, and pre-event guest list. A high-energy evening of meaningful networking for entrepreneurs, leaders, and senior decision-makers. First-timers welcome.
Future Foundations Summer Party
Wednesday, 27 August @ 6:00 pm • Sagal Group, Clerkenwell
A networking group for young professionals in the construction and property industry. Future Foundations provides an informal setting for young people, graduates and those new to the industry (aged between 18 and 35) to connect and build relationships. Join for an evening of drinks, pizza and networking designed to benefit your career both today and in the future.
London Tech Ladies Meetup
Wednesday, 27 August @ 5:00 pm • [Venue TBC], [Area TBC]
The community you love - now IRL! Join for a night of thoughtful connections and inspirational programming with other women in tech who share your interests. The networking will be low-pressure, the dress code is casual, and the vibes will be excellent. Capacity is super limited with Pro Members given priority. This worldwide community for women in tech has more than 150,000 members and events are open to all genders.
TECHSPO London 2025 Technology Expo
Thursday, 28 August @ 9:00 am • Sofitel London Heathrow Hotel, Heathrow
The 8th annual TECHSPO London brings together developers, brands, marketers, technology providers, designers, innovators and evangelists. Watch exhibitors showcase next-generation advances in Internet, Mobile, AdTech, MarTech and SaaS technologies. Be prepared to be inspired, amazed and educated on how these evolving technologies will impact your business for growth. The expo features an auditorium, exhibition hall, training theatre, podcast studio and dining hall.
London City Ladies Networking August Meeting
Thu, 28 August @ 9:30am • DoubleTree by Hilton Tower of London, City
Join the August City Ladies breakfast meeting at the Hilton. Organised by Natalie Turner and co-host Julia Darlington, this session features an incredible spotlight guest. Sangeeta is a feminist activist and writer, creator of the multi-award-winning Masala Podcast and founder of South Asian feminist network Soul Sutras. Come enjoy breakfast, visit a lovely venue and meet lots of like-minded women face to face.
Business Networking Event For Young Entrepreneurs London
Thursday, 28 August @ 7:00 pm • Lucy Wong, Fitzrovia
Welcome to Perspectivv, a community of young entrepreneurs! Unlike traditional networking events, this resembles more of a social setting providing the ideal atmosphere for young entrepreneurs to network. The fast-growing community strives to provide an inclusive environment attracting diverse people regardless of their entrepreneurial journey stage. Whether you're an established business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, business professional or simply want to meet new people, this is perfect for expanding your network.
London AI Hack
Saturday, 30 August @ 9:30 am • [Venue TBC], [Area TBC]
London AI Hack #2 - Technical Founder Edition. We don't tell you what to build, we just give you access to cutting-edge AI infrastructure and you'll leave with the MVP of your next startup. This is for technical builders only! The agenda includes doors open and networking, opening and matchmaking, lunch, project submission deadline, demos and pizza, followed by awards. A hands-on event for developers looking to build with AI.
That's it for this week's Raise Your Profyle! I hope you're feeling inspired and ready to make some connections. Don't forget to subscribe to us on your favourite podcast platform – you can find us on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple.
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Happy networking, and I'll see you next week!
