Venture Night@ FinTech Connect

Hey London, get ready for a startup pitch competition, investor feedback sessions, and curated networking - happening alongside FinTech Connect!

Join us for a high-energy evening where founders take the stage, investors share insights, and global tech leaders connect at Venture Night London.

Venture Night is part of TechEmbassy’s global event series, connecting ambitious founders, investors, and technology leaders around the world’s major tech conferences.

Expect promising startups, fast-paced pitches, direct investor feedback, and meaningful connections with people building and backing what’s next.

What to expect

🚀 Startup Pitch Competition with Prizes

10 selected startups from around the world will pitch live on stage to a panel of active investors and industry leaders.

Each founder gets 3 minutes to pitch, followed by rapid Q&A and direct jury feedback.

Expect quick pitches, real investor perspectives, and a high-energy format that keeps startups in the spotlight.

🏆 Award Ceremony

Three winners will be recognized at Venture Night:

🏆 Pitch Competition Winner - selected from all startups participating in the pitch competition.

🇺🇦 Best Ukrainian Startup - recognizing a standout Ukrainian-founded company.

👥 Audience Favorite - chosen by the event audience.

🏆 Main Prizes:

• $25,000 in AWS credits from Clowdey and USF
  Note: The full amount is guaranteed for winners who haven't previously redeemed $25k+ in AWS credits. Others may receive an adjusted amount.
• 1-year Reply.io Multichannel Plan, valued at $1,000

💡 Founder Feedback Session

Next up is a founder feedback session with investors and experienced startup leaders.

Expect practical perspectives on pitching, positioning, fundraising, market fit, and what helps a startup stand out when speaking with investors.

🤝 Networking

Wrap up the evening with real conversations and real connections as founders, investors, tech leaders, and ecosystem builders come together in a setting designed for meaningful exchange, not just small talk.

⚖️Judges:
To be announced soon.

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​🤝 Sponsors & Partners

​Special thanks to our sponsors and partners supporting Venture Night:

Clowdey - our official Pitch Competition Prize Partner, providing $25,000 in AWS Credits.

Jason AI by Reply.io - an AI SDR that automates outbound sales, finding leads, personalizing outreach, and booking meetings on autopilot, so teams can grow pipeline without growing headcount.

Stelmakh & Associates helps tech founders and their teams secure U.S. visas and green cards. Since 2008, we have turned U.S. ambitions into reality for hundreds of entrepreneurs and technology professionals.

📍 Venue Partner: Level39 is a leading tech community in the heart of Canary Wharf, bringing together startups and scaleups across FinTech, Cybersecurity, Data & AI, Life Sciences and more. Through flexible office and coworking space, specialist business support, and a vibrant network, Level39 empowers high-growth companies to connect, innovate and scale.

​🇺🇦 Special Support for Ukrainian Founders

While Venture Night brings together founders from around the world, TechEmbassy continues its dedicated support for Ukrainian founders through UAtech, helping them connect with international investors, strengthen their global visibility, and access new markets and technology ecosystems.

We are proud to continue this initiative together with:

IT Ukraine Association - Ukraine’s largest national association of technology companies, representing over 240 member companies and more than 100,000 IT professionals.
Ukrainian Startup Fund (USF) - a state institution supporting innovative projects and early-stage tech startups through financial and non-financial support.
YEP - an entrepreneurship ecosystem supporting early-stage startups through incubation, acceleration, mentoring, and grants.
1991 - a startup accelerator supporting early-stage Ukrainian founders with mentorship, fundraising opportunities, and international scaling.
Mission Possible - a venture-building platform helping tech founders build strong networks and develop globally competitive companies.
Techosystem - a civic union bringing together startups, scaleups, investors, and other key players in Ukraine’s tech ecosystem.

Ukrainian startups selected for the pitch competition will take the same stage alongside founders from around the world and will also have the opportunity to compete for the Best Ukrainian Startup award.

​About TechEmbassy

TechEmbassy is a global platform connecting founders, investors, executives, and innovation communities through curated events around the world’s leading technology conferences.

Through Venture Night and industry-focused event formats, we create opportunities for startup discovery, investor access, strategic partnerships, and meaningful cross-border connections.

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