Startup events in London

63 upcoming startup events in London: 18 mixers, 16 meetups, 10 summits. Next: MAKE ME MONEY: AI Agent Hackathon (2 Nov 2026). Dates, venues & RSVP…

The scene right now

London has 51 upcoming startup events scheduled across the city, completely rooted in in-person activity with zero online events. Mixers make up the largest share of gatherings with 17 scheduled, followed by 11 meetups and 7 summits. Founders looking to present their companies can track 5 pitch nights and 2 demo days, while technical talent can tap into 3 hackathons and 5 larger conferences.

Recurring series

The local calendar is currently dominated by individual standalone sessions rather than ongoing recurring series. Founders will find targeted one-time gatherings such as The Startup Stroll x FoundHers, the Barclays Demo Day: Best of Universities, and technical sessions like Built in London with Google DeepMind. Specialized meetups include Building Your Financial Stack and casual morning gatherings like Founder Nation: Breakie at The Savoy.

Who runs the events

Founder Nation leads local activity with 8 upcoming sessions. UK Startup Events, Informa Group PLC, and London Venture Capital Network each host 3 events, followed by The Startup Stroll with 2 gatherings. Venture capital presence includes Point Nine Management GMBH with 1 event, alongside other corporate organizers including Astra Tech Hub, LLC and Vercel Events each hosting a single upcoming gathering.

Busiest months

Activity peaks heavily in November 2026, which hosts 31 of the scheduled events across the metropolitan area. December 2026 follows with 9 events before volume dips into early 2027, which features 2 events in January, 3 in February, and 2 in March. October 2026 closes out with 2 events on the final day of the month.

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Frequently asked

How many startup events in London are free to attend?
There are 22 free events scheduled among the 51 upcoming listings.
How many pitch nights and demo days are coming up?
Founders have 5 pitch nights and 2 demo days to choose from.
Which venues are hosting upcoming gatherings?
Locations include the Royal Horseguards Hotel, Central London, and other sites across the city.
Are there any virtual events on the London schedule?
There are zero online events listed, as all 51 upcoming gatherings are taking place in person.

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