Join us for this special event bringing together Tech Nation’s Upscale founders and Europe’s leading investors for an afternoon of curated networking as we support the 2024 cohort’s journey to Series B.

Tech nation’s Upscale is a high-impact, three month programme catering to the UK’s ambitious founders and their leadership teams at a critical juncture, post Series A.

 

📆 Thursday 28th November

🕰️ 3:00pm - 6:00pm

🗺️ London Stock Exchange, 10 Paternoster Square, London, EC4M 7LS

 

*Please note that all guests and staff members attending must provide a valid government-issued

photographic ID (e.g. passport or driving licence) in order to gain access to the event.

 

What is Upscale?

Tech nation’s Upscale is a high-impact, three month programme catering to the UK’s most ambitious founders and their leadership teams at a critical juncture, post Series A.

 

Who's on the cohort?

Upscale's 26 stellar companies have collectively raised £314m to date.

👩🏽‍💻 Total headcount: 1,300+ with an average headcount of 54

🚺 Woman founder/co-founder: 11 out of 26 companies

🌎 HQ outside of London: 9 out of 26 companies

🧠 Sectors include: AI, Fintech, AR/VR, CleanTech, Aerospace, HealthTech & Quantum

👀 Check out the cohort here.

A look book with details of the companies and links to pitch materials will be provided in advance. The team will also be on hand to facilitate introductions on the night.

 

What happens at market close?

We’ll gather at the iconic London Stock Exchange kicking off with a fireside chat on what it takes to raise in today’s environment.

At 16:30 we will witness the special market close ceremony - if you’ve not seen it before, it’s definitely one to tick off your list!

The event will conclude with a drinks reception, providing a relaxed atmosphere for Upscale founders and investors to forge new relationships. No need to sit through pitches - this event is designed based around pure connection building with some of the UK’s most interesting companies.

 

Who's the event for?

This event will convene Europe's leading investors alongside the Upscale Founders. This event is open to principles and partner level. No more than 3 per firm.