London Startup & Investor Networking Event

Join us for an exciting evening of networking, collaboration and opportunity in the heart of the City of London.

Connect with SME founders, startup entrepreneurs, investors and family offices, discover global investment insights, and build valuable relationships in a relaxed environment while enjoying drinks and light snacks.

Hosted by Ballantines LLP and Dream Homes Investment, in collaboration with SpeedNetworkNow and Drake & Morgan, this event is designed to foster business growth, partnerships and investment opportunities.

Previous events organised by the hosts have attracted a diverse community of founders, investors and professionals from across London’s business ecosystem.

About the Hosts

Ballantines LLP

Ballantines LLP is a modern law firm supporting entrepreneurs, investors, SMEs and international businesses with strategic legal advice and commercially focused solutions.

The firm combines legal expertise with strong commercial understanding, assisting clients with:

• Corporate and commercial law

• Real estate and development projects

• Strategic business structuring

• Regulatory and compliance matters

• International transactions and cross-border business

Ballantines LLP works closely with founders and investors to help build, protect and scale successful businesses.

Dream Homes Investment (DHI)

Dream Homes Investment is a lawyer-led global real estate consultancy connecting investors with curated international property opportunities.

DHI helps investors access high-growth global property markets while providing strategic advisory around:

• Tax planning

• Company formation and structuring

• Business relocation

• Visas and citizenship programmes

Current markets include:

• Bali

• Thailand

• UAE

• Cyprus

• Vietnam

• Selected European markets

By combining legal expertise, market insight and global partnerships, DHI provides a trusted platform for exploring international property investment opportunities.

Meet the Founders

Joanna Moczadlo

Joanna Moczadlo is a UK and US qualified lawyer, entrepreneur and investor.

She is a partner at Ballantines LLP and co-founder of Dream Homes Investment, focusing on corporate law, international business, technology and cross-border investment opportunities.

Joanna is passionate about supporting entrepreneurs, innovative startups and global investors, helping them navigate legal complexity while building scalable and successful businesses.

Ravinder Singh Johal

Ravinder Singh Johal is a real estate development and planning expert with more than two decades of experienceworking on property development structuring, investment strategy and regeneration projects.

Through his extensive legal expertise and experience as a property investor, Ravi helps investors and developers navigate complex property projects both in the UK and internationally.

Together, Ravi and Joanna combine legal expertise, business strategy and real estate investment knowledge to support entrepreneurs and global investors.

About Speed Network Now

Speed Network Now, led by Mark Graham, is a professional networking organisation connecting entrepreneurs, business leaders and professionals through structured networking events.

The organisation specialises in speed networking formats, helping attendees meet a large number of potential collaborators, clients and partners in a short period of time.

At this event, Speed Network Now will facilitate the structured speed networking session, ensuring attendees can connect efficiently with a wide range of businesses.

The Venue

The Folly is one of the City of London’s most distinctive venues, known for its lush botanical interior and vibrant atmosphere.

Located just moments from Bank and Monument stations, it provides the perfect setting for professional networking in a relaxed environment.

Guests will be able to connect with fellow entrepreneurs and investors while enjoying drinks and light snacks, creating the ideal balance between professional networking and a social evening.

The venue is part of the Drake & Morgan collection, renowned for its premium bars, restaurants and hospitality across London.

Info: Guests arrive, register with one of SpeednetworkNow team members and begin informal networking with fellow attendees.

Info: Guests arrive, register with one of SpeedNetworkNow team members and begin informal networking with fellow attendees.

Info: Introduction from the organisers and overview of the evening.

Info: Ballantines LLP & Dream Homes Investment
Joanna Moczadlo and Ravinder Singh Johal will introduce Ballantines LLP and Dream Homes Investment, sharing insights into global real estate opportunities and legal considerations for international investors

Info: Selected businesses will deliver short presentations introducing their companies, innovations or investment opportunities.

Info: Facilitated by SpeedNetworkNow, attendees will take part in a structured networking session designed to maximise introductions and connections.

Info: Continue conversations, build new connections, and explore collaboration opportunities in a relaxed social atmosphere while enjoying drinks and light snacks.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Folly, 41 Gracechurch Street, London, United Kingdom

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