Name: “Big Bang” at London’s Demo Day HQ
Start: 2024-09-26T14:30:00+01:00
End: 2024-09-26T18:00:00+01:00
Location: Level39

$\u201cBig Bang\u201d at London\u2019s Demo Day HQ$

15 elite businesses from Turkey pitch to UK’s leading VCs, followed by drinks, networking, and sunset over London's iconic skyline.
About this Event

Join us for “Big Bang” at Demo Day HQ - powered by Pitchflix - London’s new world-leading facility to showcase the best national and international startups to our UK investment community, and internationally by 4k live stream.

Big Bang Startup Challenge, Turkey’s largest entrepreneurship event has been showcasing the best of Turkish innovation for over 10 years. Now, for the first time, this prestigious event is coming to London in collaboration with Demo Day HQ.

Organised by İTÜ ARI Teknokent, curated by Innogate, and powered by NBT, Big Bang London Demo Day is an exclusive event designed to connect the most innovative Turkish tech startups with international investors.

The fifteen businesses presenting represent Turkey’s elite, selected from a universe of some 400 candidates through a 30-point diligence methodology constructed by academic and business teams led by Prof. Dr. Attila Dikbas (Istanbul’s leading science park, ITU ARI Teknokent) and Dr. Eren Kocyigit (NBT Digital) at Turkey’s İTU Çekirdek, the incubation centre certified as the best in the world, under the UBI Global ranking.

Each business benefits from EIS/SEIS advance assurance and plans to contribute to the growth of the UK economy through their expansion into London.

His Excellency, Koray Ertas, Turkish Ambassador to the UK, and the organisers of this important event in the development of relations between the UK & Turkey’s early-stage business and investment ecosystems, look forward to welcoming you.

Why Attend?

• Proven track record: Big Bang Startup Challenge has been Turkey’s largest entrepreneurship event for over 10 years, showcasing the best Turkish innovations.

• Comprehensive support: These startups have been distilled through an intensive investment readiness boot camp, ensuring they are prepared for significant funding and growth.

All companies have, or are obtaining either, HMRC Advance Assurance for S/EIS
Companies from multiple sectors, raising from £500,000 to £2.5m

• Global exposure: gain insights into innovative solutions with potential for expansion into the UK and beyond, enhancing your investment portfolio.

• Prestigious platform: leverage the benefits of Big Bang’s premier startup competition and Innogate’s extensive global network and expertise.

Please note, registration is limited to professional/institutional investors, Angel Syndicates, HNW and Sophisticated Investors only. The organisers reserve the right to void registration.

Event Details:

📅 Date: September 26, 2024

📍 Location: Demo Day HQ, Level 39, Canary Wharf, London