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UK Founder Pitch

Hosted by British Consulate SF

When
3:00 – 5:00 PM
Where
Union Square
Format
Panel / Fireside Chat and Pitch Event / Demo Day
UK Founder Pitch artwork

/ About this event

A closed-door investor only discussion during SF Tech Week

Wednesday, October 7 | 3:00–3:30 PM I VC Panel Union Square, San Francisco

On behalf of the UK Government, the British Consulate in San Francisco invites you to a panel discussion with three leading US VCs.

Where are they finding conviction in AI, hardware and frontier technology? How are they assessing opportunities across the US, UK and Europe? Hear their perspectives and connect with fellow investors in a private setting.

The panel Peter Barrett, Co-founder and General Partner, Playground Global Jason Pontin, General Partner, DCVC Heather Redman, Co Founder & General Partner, Flying Fish

Moderated by Grainne Barron, Head of Institutional & Venture Capital, UK Government.

Stay for what follows… Your invitation begins with the investor-only panel at 3:00 PM and includes the full programme afterward: ten short pitches from UK founders, an address on the UK’s AI Hardware Plan by His Majesty’s Ambassador to the US, Sir Christian Turner, and the opportunity to meet fellow investors and UK technology leaders.

From 5:00–8:00 PM, continue on to the British Tech Street Festival for UK company showcases and live demonstrations.

Your investor registration includes the full programme and festival entry; no separate registration is needed.

Click here to view the UK Founders: https://canva.link/8z1yxhw5ujwv3zu

This event is a part of #SFTechWeek Learn more at www.tech-week.com

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