About this Event
Welcome to the 2nd Episode of London’s Largest Demo Day! ?
Rare Founders Demo Day is back and bigger than ever! ? This semi-annual event is designed for investors and startup founders, bringing together the best of both worlds in an unparalleled conference setting.
Date: 14 Oct 2024?
Location: 1 Wimpole Street, London, W1G 0AE , UK (Bond Street) ?
The 1st event took place in April and was a huge success, attracting 800 attendees with an additional 200 people on the waitlist. You can see more details here.
What’s unique about this event for investors:
- In a short period of time, investors can get exposure to a lot of high-quality pre-seed to Series A stage startups who are currently fundraising. ?
- Only the top-rated founders (rated by 40+ of the most reputable European VCs) are invited to pitch on stage. ?
- Each pitching session is industry-specific and includes up to 10 startups presenting. ?
- Investors can pick and choose any relevant sector/stage to attend. ?️♂️
- Each founder only has 1 minute to pitch + 2-3 minutes for Q&A, while investors can access their pitch deck via the conference mobile app. ?
- This event brings together 200-300 investors for networking purposes. ?
- In addition to pitching stages, we will have content running specifically for investors. ?
- Post-event, all vetted investors get access to the deal flow from the event with details of all the founders who applied, pitched, and attended. ?
What’s unique about this event for founders:
- All the founders who apply to pitch, get selected to pitch, or simply attend the event will get exposure to our vetted investor network post-event. ?
- In addition to countless networking opportunities with investors, we are bringing founders top-quality speakers and content to help them on their journey. ?
- The most popular sessions of the 1st event are back: reverse pitching – up to 30 investors pitch to founders, and up to 10 accelerators pitch to founders. ?
- Via the conference mobile app, founders will be able to set up and take one-on-one meetings at the conference. ?
Who is this event for:
- Investors (institutional and individual) who are investing at Pre-Seed to Series A. ?
- Founders at pre-seed to Series A stage in any sector. ?
- Operators who are looking to get in front of top-quality startup founders and investors. ?️
More details will be announced closer to the date.
Founder who wants to pitch?
Applications are not open yet, but feel free to drop your details to be notified when it’s time to apply. (Founders who are selected to pitch will still need to purchase a ticket for the conference). ?️
Investor who wants to join us as an investor partner?
Join us as one of the 40 investor partners who will help us rate the applicants and define the lineup of pitching founders. Investor partners get complimentary access to the conference and first dibs on the conference deal flow. Submit your details . ?️
Interested in sponsoring? ? Contact us at [email protected]
Last time we had 200 people on the waitlist so get your tickets now before it’s too late! ?♂️
About the Venue:
1 Wimpole Street, the esteemed address of the Royal Society of Medicine, is a premier venue situated in the heart of Mayfair, just a 3-minute walk from Bond Street tube station.
This venue perfectly combines historical significance with contemporary sophistication. It's an ideal backdrop for our events, offering a welcoming atmosphere with step-free access to accommodate all guests comfortably.
The venue also boasts five stages, making it an excellent platform for founders to present their innovative ideas to a large and engaged audience of investors.
Nestled in the prestigious area of Mayfair, the location of 1 Wimpole Street, along with the prestige of the Royal Society of Medicine, ensures a distinguished and impactful experience for every attendee.
More event details:
https://www.rarefounders.com/demo-day
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
1 Wimpole Street, London, UK, United Kingdom