London Startups
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London Startup Mentor Programs
London has grown into a tech powerhouse and is the highest performing startup scene in Europe according to the Startup Genome Report (2018). The city only competes with New York City for being the Fintech capital of the world as it attracted $1.3 billion in VC funding in 2017. The Old Street Roundabout, AKA the Silicon Roundabout, is host to an estimated 50,000 digital tech employees, 30 accelerators, and over 2000 startups
Founders Network’s mission is to connect London Founders and startups with a global support network. The fact is that on average, Silicon Valley startups raise 2-3 times more money in the first stages of development compared to London. Based in Silicon Valley, Founders Network provides London’s Founders the opportunity to access resources from the tech capital.
Mentorship from select London founders
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Gain Access To:

Peer mentorship program with fellow tech founders
Global, stage and local founder forums
Pitch practice with tier 1 vc's
Proactive support and introductions from staff
Biannual global conferences
Accelerator grade discounts
Exclusive local Founders Network events
Connecting London Founders with each other and the Founders Network community.
FN functions provide a unique setting that allows one to really get to know a featured guest and fellow attendees. Over the course of one intimate breakfast, I was able to meet quality people, collect helpful insights, and walk out with 4 valuable connections!
This is no ordinary community, it is so much more, and the engagement of all its members is fantastic!
The Founders Network platform is awesome. The archives are a wealth of information. Any question I have about my startup, all I have to do is search the archives, and the answer is there.
Each Founders Network Chapter has an appointed Chapter Leadership Team. Made up of founders who have chosen to volunteer their time, they are on deck to give advice, facilitate events, and lead the growth of the Chapter.
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In Africa, there is a saying: 'If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.' The great thing about the Founder's Network is that it's not an either/or! We go together farther AND faster, and actually it's way more fun ;)
The fn community has been along for my journey through four startups including one dissolution, one major restructure, a successful exit and now a high-growth, funded SaaS company. Being a Founder is sometimes overwhelming and lonely. This community provides guidance and the lift you need when facing your most excruciating obstacles. More importantly, it's a community that genuinely celebrates your successes along the way!
Founding a business can be a lonely pursuit, but being surrounded by a like-minded community enriches the experience. Founders Network is a cadre who provides concrete perspective and insights. In my experience, it's just as enriching to me as a serial entrepreneur to see what and who is coming next, as it would have been to me years ago as a first-time founder to avoid (some!) rookie errors.
Events


Peer Advisory Roundtables
Thought Leadership Keynotes
Happy Hours
Virtual Pitch Practice Ft. Tier 1 VC's
Virtual Office Hours Ft. Tier 1 VC's

Upcoming events
Past events
Founders Network Breakfast Roundtable w/ Chieu Cao (Founder of Perkbox)
November 15, 2018 @ 12:00 am - 2:00 am PST
Founders Network Breakfast Roundtable w/ Chieu Cao (Founder of Perkbox)
Join Chieu Cao, co-founder & CMO of UK’s fastest-growing employee engagement platform, Perkbox (Series C, Raised $14.3M) for a morning mentoring session at Modern Pantry! Prior to founding PerkBox, Chieu established himself as a ... Read More
at WeWork Devonshire Square (3rd Floor)Fundraising Talk and Holiday Drinks
December 12, 2018 @ 10:30 am - 1:00 pm PST
Fundraising Talk and Holiday Drinks
Join Peter O’shea, MD at Morgan Stanley for ten years, entrepreneur and serial angel investor with which includes backing the very successful TransferWise & Daniel Conti, successful banker turned Cofounder of CommonRoom ... Read More
at Ashfords LLPfnLondon Building a Dynamic Team by Jonny Searle
January 24, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 1:00 pm PST
fnLondon Building a Dynamic Team by Jonny Searle
Join Jonny Searle MBE, Executive Coach, General Counsel, Olympic Gold Medallist and World Champion Rower, for an evening discussion on how to build a dynamic team ready to achieve greatness. As a speaker, executive coach and mentor, Jonny draws from a unique combination of experience...
at Herbert Smith Freehills LLP (1st Floor)fnLondon: Startup Event for Founders with Russ Shaw
February 27, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 1:30 pm PST
fnLondon: Startup Event for Founders with Russ Shaw
Join this private evening event with fellow founders which includes a Q&A with Russ Shaw and a roundtable discussion to help each other succeed. Russ Shaw is the founder of Tech London ... Read More
at RocketSpace AngelfnLondon Speed Mentoring & Fundraising
March 20, 2019 @ 11:30 am - 2:30 pm PDT
fnLondon Speed Mentoring & Fundraising
—We are going to hear a little bit from all of them and then give you the opportunity to get mentorship from all of these over the course of an ... Read More
at Studio 8, Theatre Deli- Deli Studio
Partners

Data Engineering for Your Startup: Vinita Rathi’s Advice, Founder of Systango
Originally brought up in India, Vinita Rathi later moved to London and began working at Goldman Sachs. For five years – with initially, no financial knowledge – she worked her …
Build your startup right: A growth panel on marketing, sales & SaaS
Our upcoming growth panel will cover a range of advice on communications, marketing, and founding a SaaS company. Below are some highlights of what you’ll learn from the panelists. Ataer …
Reflections Following a $450M Acquisition: Two Things Giles Palmer Would Do Differently Next Time
After 13 years as CEO and Founder of Brandwatch, Giles Palmer reflects on what he would have done differently to grow his company. These reflections come on the heels of …
How to Get a Venture Capitalist’s Attention with Outward VC’s Sanchit Dhote
When it comes to raising venture capital, cutting through the noise is half the battle for early-stage founders. Sanchit Dhote of Outward VC pulls back the curtain on how investors …
Term Sheets 101 for Early-Stage Founders
Don’t let term sheets trip you up. Dentons associate Joe Collingwood and Aura founder Ataer Arguder explain term sheet basics for the early stage founder, and break down how to …
A Guide to Seed Fundraising
Coming up with a great idea for your startup is one thing, but it’s often what comes next that can make all the difference. Without a sustainable source of funding …
Investor Syndicates: How Do They Work?
How to raise money is a crucial question for startup founders. Due to the newness and riskiness of many startup ventures, most founders can’t access capital through traditional means such …
How to Use AngelList to Fund Your Startup
When it comes to raising funds for your startup, connecting with venture capitalists and angel investors is a top priority. In recent years, startup founders are increasingly turning to platforms …
How to Build a Startup in the Real World with Tim Sylvester
According to a report released last year, San Francisco and New York are ranked as the top two startup ecosystems in the world, respectively. The cities were ranked according to …
Advisor Startup Equity: What You Need to Know
Many founders in the growth stage focus on hiring for internal startup roles: technology, marketing, product management, business development, etc. However, it’s just as important to find a knowledgeable and …