AI Founders Connect Hosted by Imperial College London - Round 22
About this Event
🤝 Where founders meet funders.
Join AI Founders Connect for Round 22 at Imperial College London on Thursday 26 November 2026, from 18:30 to 20:00 GMT.
💸 Raising £500K–£2M?
Meet AI founders, investors and experienced operators for founder presentations, investor Q&A and networking. Share what you’re building, exchange perspectives on raising capital and build relationships across London’s AI founder and investor community.
Hosted by Imperial College London. Supported by Westminster & Partners.
Your host: Muklesur Bharuya — Fund Manager | Barrister | Attorney
📍 Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus, Exhibition Road, London SW7 2AZ
🎤 Interested in pitching?
Select an AI Startup Pitch ticket and tell us your company name and what it does in one sentence. Your pitch-deck link is optional. Pitch applications are reviewed separately from event admission, and purchasing a pitch ticket does not guarantee a pitch slot.
Registration and admission
Round 22 is a curated event. Purchasing a ticket submits an application; it does not guarantee entry. AI Founders Connect reserves the right to approve or refuse admission. Admission is confirmed separately in writing. If we decline your application, your ticket fee will be refunded, notwithstanding the general no-refunds policy shown on this page. An introductory call is entirely optional and has no effect on admission or pitch selection.
Please provide each attendee’s name, email and phone number, including both guests on a two-for-one booking. Apart from the short company description required for pitch applicants, all other questions — including LinkedIn and pitch-deck links — are optional and appear after checkout.
Questions or partnerships: [email protected]
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You found. We connect.
Agenda
🕑: 06:30 PM - 06:40 PM
Welcome and Introduction
Info: Welcome from AI Founders Connect, introductions and an overview of the evening.
🕑: 06:40 PM - 07:00 PM
VC Chat Panel on AI Investing in Tech
Info: A discussion of AI investment, capital readiness and what investors look for in founders, with audience questions.
🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:25 PM
AI Startup Pitching Session
Info: Selected AI founders present their businesses and funding plans, followed by questions and feedback. Pitch slots are confirmed separately.
🕑: 07:25 PM - 07:55 PM
Founder–Investor Networking
Info: Meet founders, investors and operators, continue the discussion and make introductions.
🕑: 07:55 PM - 08:00 PM
Closing Remarks
Info: Closing reflections and next steps for the AI Founders Connect community.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 69.00 to GBP 151.30
