NextWave 3.0: Where London's Startup Ecosystem Actually Connects
About this Event
Tired of forced networking events full of hard pitches and plastic nametags? So are we.
NextWave is different. We’re bringing together 50 of London’s most ambitious startup founders, investors, and essential tech providers for a second evening of genuine connection - at Simons Muirhead Burton in Soho.
This isn’t a sales event. It’s the third in a series designed to grow into a foundational pillar of the London startup ecosystem. Whether you’re scaling your business, seeking your next lead, or simply looking for your tribe, this is where the conversations that matter happen. Grab a drink, share your vision, and become an early member of the next big thing in London tech
Who Should Attend
- Startup Founders: Scaling from pre-seed to Series A.
- Investors: Angels, VCs, and Syndicate leads looking for early-stage signal, not noise.
- Tech Providers: SaaS builders, developers, and partners powering the next generation of UK tech.
What You’ll Walk Away With
- Genuine Connections: Meet humans, not "leads" or "targets."
- Ecosystem Access: Acess to attendee details via CameThru, the event app
- Actionable Insight: Real-world knowledge from people who are "in the trenches."
- The Future: A seat at the table for the evolution of London’s tech community.
Agenda
🕑: 05:15 PM - 05:45 PM
Doors Open & Registration
Info: Grab a refreshment and find your tribe. We’re ditching the stiff nametags for a casual vibe where everyone is here to build, not sell.
🕑: 05:45 PM - 06:00 PM
The "Founder Pairing" Icebreaker
Info: Kick off the night with a low-pressure game that helps you partner up with someone new.
🕑: 06:15 PM - 06:45 PM
The "60 Second" Blitz (Optional Intros)
Info: Every attendee gets exactly one minute to introduce themselves and share their "one thing"- what you’re building, what you’re hunting for, or a war story that’ll change how others see the industry. High energy, zero fluff.
🕑: 06:45 PM - 07:30 PM
Mini-workshop: Legal Scaling for startups & Scaleups
Host: Neil Jones - SMB
Info: SMB’s practical, no-nonsense legal scaling workshop for growing startups covers cap tables, governance, IP, and co-founder agreements, with investment-readiness templates to de-risk scaling and speed fundraising
🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:15 PM
High Velocity Speed Networking
Host: George Dendrino
Info: We will cycle you through a series of focused, 3-minute rotations. You’ll meet the people you need to know before the night is out.
🕑: 08:15 PM - 09:00 PM
Open Networking
Info: The formal structure ends, but the night is yours. Keep the conversations going, grab another round, and connect with the peers you met during the Blitz.
Where is it happening?
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