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Hello, and a very good morning! Welcome to Week #21 of Raise Your Profyle. I’m Chris, co-founder of Profyle Card, and I’ve been hunting to find you the most interesting business and networking events in London over the next 7 days.
This week in London, there's a great buzz happening with events covering everything from the fast-paced world of fintech and the intricacies of securing startup funding, to showcasing the latest in the startup scene. For the tech-minded, there are gatherings exploring real-time graphics and the ever-evolving landscape of enterprise sales. Budding entrepreneurs have their own space to connect, and the creative spirit is celebrated with a generative art exhibition. Plus, for those in the investment world, there's a key afterparty to mark venture capital week. It’s a packed week for making connections and diving into diverse topics!
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This week’s events
Startup Party London // Hosted by HYPE & Trophy
Monday, 19 May @ 19:00
Join HYPE and Trophy for a founder-first mixer in London. This Startup Party is for startups ranging from pre-seed to Series C, and attendees will likely include founders, startup employees, and investors. HYPE hosts memorable in-real-life tech events, and this mixer is in partnership with Trophy, a company founded by Charlie and Jason in 2024 that helps B2C companies implement gamification features.
Insider Secrets to Securing Angel Investment
Tuesday, 20 May @ 17:00 • Alphabeta Building, Finsbury Square
Join Novabook and HSBC Innovation Banking for an insightful panel discussion featuring leading angel investment experts. The panel will explore the angel investment landscape in 2025, covering emerging trends, essential truths for founders seeking funding, what investors are looking for, how to position your startup for success, and common fundraising pitfalls. This event is valuable for those preparing for their first funding round or optimising their next raise.
Bae HQ: Startup Showcase
Tuesday, 20 May @ 18:00 • Moorgate
Join Bae HQ for a showcase featuring pitch presentations from their Winter Cohort, followed by a panel discussion with the mentors who supported them. The panel includes Mitul Ruparelia from Araya Ventures, Raj Thiruchelvarajah, Co-founder & CEO of Hytro, and Rubina Singh, Senior Investment Manager at Foresight Group. The event is hosted by Anshika Arora, Founder of Eternity.
Fintech Funding Debate
Wednesday, 21 May @ 08:30
Which fundraising route is the right fit for your fintech venture? Join SHIFT Fintech Community for a dynamic discussion debating and exploring Angels, VCs, and CVCs as different fundraising options. Expect war stories from founders and investors on the front lines, along with insights into what investors are truly seeking. This event is for fintech founders and operators (pre-seed to Series A+), aspiring entrepreneurs, and investors/accelerators.
Pitch and Run London
Thursday, 22 May @ 08:00 • St. Paul's Cathedral
It’s a regular on this podcast and this Thursday, everyone is welcome to join Pitch and Run once again for a 5km run, a relaxed way for founders and those in the startup space to connect. The run starts outside the Dion Bar at St. Paul's, heads down the Millennium Bridge, and returns via the Golden Jubilee Bridges.
Forms in Flux
Thursday, 22 May @ 18:00 • The Disruptive Gallery, Notting Hill
Join The Disruptive Gallery for the opening event of "Forms in Flux," a joint generative art exhibition featuring digital and physical works by London artist Anthony Hiley-Mann and Parisian artist Florian Zumbrunn. The exhibition explores structure, pattern, and transformation through custom algorithms and generative processes. The evening will bring together artists, collectors, and collaborators from the digital and generative art community, featuring an informal conversation with the artists.
frame:work london spring meetup
Thursday, 22 May @ 18:00 • Epic Games London Innovation Lab, EC4M 7AU
London Pixel Professionals! frame:work and Epic Games are hosting an evening meetup. Join for drinks, chat, and networking with others in the real-time graphics community. The evening includes presentations on Real-Time Graphics for Live Shows with Unreal Engine by Joris Corthout, CEO of Prismax, and a panel discussion on The Real-Time Content Toolbox with leading creators and technologists exploring platforms like Unreal Engine, Notch, Unity, and TouchDesigner.
Decoding Enterprise Sales with Seedcamp
Thursday, 22 May @ 18:30 • Location upon registration
Operators & Friends and Seedcamp are hosting an evening focused on decoding enterprise sales, specifically the art of landing your first six-figure customers. The event will feature a fireside chat with Even Walser, CRO at GoCardless and GTM advisor, followed by audience Q&A and networking with food and drinks. This gathering is for founders and GTM operators looking for practical advice.
Business Networking Event For Young Entrepreneurs London
Friday, 23 May @ 19:00 • The Refinery Regent's Place, NW1 3FG
Calling all young entrepreneurs (ages 18+)! Join Perspectivv for a social mixer networking event in London. Unlike traditional formal networking, this event aims for a relaxed atmosphere to help young, like-minded individuals make genuine connections. Whether you're a business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or simply want to expand your network, all are welcome.
Official After Party - London Venture Capital Week
Friday, 23 May @ 19:30 • Location upon registration
The London Venture Capital Network presents the official afterparty to wrap up London Venture Capital Week, following the London Venture Capital Summit. Expect high-energy networking with over 300 VCs, angels, and founders, along with a live DJ and saxophonist, and a special guest appearance. Note that full-day ticket holders for the London VC Summit receive free entry until 9:00 PM.
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!
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