About this Event
Building a MarTech, digital marketing or AI-powered business?
Join us at Tide HQ London for an evening bringing together MarTech startup founders, digital marketing business owners, SaaS entrepreneurs, agency founders and eCommerce entrepreneurs.
Hosted by GMax Card, Getshop Today, 3Edit and Tide, the evening is focused on people building businesses around marketing, technology, AI and digital growth.
WHY ATTEND
- Meet MarTech, AI and digital marketing startup founders
- Connect with agency owners, SaaS founders and eCommerce entrepreneurs
- Discover new MarTech, AI and automation products being built
- Find potential partners, clients and collaborators
- Exchange ideas with other founders building and growing digital businesses
- Free Premium Digital Business Card (£65 value) for paid ticket holders (ask the hosts; not distributed automatically)
FOUNDER PITCH CHALLENGE 2026
This event forms part of the lead-up to the .
Building a MarTech, AI, SaaS, eCommerce or digital business startup? You could also apply to pitch.
On 14 October, 10 shortlisted founders will pitch live to a judging panel of investors and experienced business leaders, competing for a share of the £5,000 prize fund. T&Cs apply.
. Registering for this networking event does not enter you into the competition.
WHO ATTENDS
• MarTech startup founders and co-founders
• Digital marketing agency founders and owners
• AI and marketing automation startup founders
• SaaS founders building marketing and growth tools
• eCommerce founders and online business owners
• CRM, email and customer engagement technology founders
• AdTech and marketing analytics entrepreneurs
• Digital product and platform founders
• Entrepreneurs building businesses around marketing and technology
ABOUT THE EVENT
MarTech is changing quickly, with AI, automation and new digital tools creating opportunities for a new generation of businesses.
This evening is designed to bring together the people building those businesses.
Expect:
• Structured introductions to make meeting other founders easier
• 30–60 second founder introductions so everyone knows who's in the room
• Short talks and insights from Tide, GMax Card and participating founders
• Conversations around MarTech, AI, digital marketing, eCommerce and building a business
• Informal networking over drinks and refreshments
Whether you're building a marketing platform, AI tool, SaaS product, digital agency or eCommerce business, this is an opportunity to meet other entrepreneurs working in the same space.
VENUE
Tide HQ, London
Hosted inside Tide's London headquarters — a space supporting entrepreneurs, startups and growing businesses.
ORGANISERS
- – UK-based eCommerce platform helping entrepreneurs launch and grow online businesses.
- – AI-powered platform for building digital products.
- – Digital business cards and networking tools for businesses and founders.
- – Digital-first business banking platform for startups, founders and SMEs.
DRESS CODE
Business or smart casual is recommended.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- Photography and video may be captured by Cine Eye Audiovisual Production Studio for promotional purposes. You will be required to sign a simple media release form. If you do not agree, please reconsider attending.
- Age requirement: 18+ only. Proof of ID may be requested.
- Refunds are available up to 24 hours before the event. Platform fees are non-refundable where applicable.
- Attendance is at your own risk. Organisers are not liable for any loss, injury or damage.
Spaces at Tide HQ are limited. Early registration is recommended.
Agenda
Informal Networking
Ice Breakers and Quick Intros Round, Everyone Gets 30 Seconds
Tech Talks. Introducing Founder Pitch Challenge 2026 with £5k in Prizes (T&C)
More Informal Networking, Refreshments
Event venue & nearby stays
66 City Rd, Tide, The Featherstone Building, London, United Kingdom
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