Nov 13, 6:00 – 9:00 PM (UTC)
Whether you're scaling, investing, or simply curious about how founders go global - this is your front-row seat to startup ambition in action.
Join us for a high-energy evening at Venture Café London, delivered in partnership with Startup Grind, the world’s largest startup community. This special edition of our Thursday Gathering is all about global ambition - featuring international insights, new connections, and the Pitch2Tokyo UK Finals, where 7 leading startups will compete for a chance to pitch in Tokyo at our Venture Café Global Gathering in February 2026.
Whether you're scaling, investing, or simply curious about how founders go global - this is your front-row seat to startup ambition in action.
Pitch2Tokyo UK Finals
7 leading startups will pitch for a chance to represent the UK on the global stage. Expect big ideas and big energy
Go Global Toolkit
Connect with international accelerators, trade bodies, and ecosystem builders who can help you scale into new markets.
Startup Grind Networking Corner
Meet founders, investors, and corporate leaders in a relaxed setting designed for meaningful, global-minded connections.
This is Startup Grind. We are the world’s largest startup community.
Our Mission
To give startups everywhere the education and opportunities they need to build, grow, and scale their companies.
Our Values
We believe in making friends, not contacts. We believe in giving first, not taking. We believe in helping others before helping yourself.

Tools & Discounts for Startups
Take advantage of resources and offers provided by organizations we know and love, designed to help you navigate the startup journey.

Global Conference
Our annual flagship event in Silicon Valley brings together thousands of startup teams, investors and organizations from all over the world.

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