The best meetups in London for founders and VCs
In the heart of London, the startup ecosystem has been thriving, as evidenced by the city's best funding quarter in years. Over the course of Q1 2026, startups raised more than €6 billion in equity funding, with a slight dip in Q2 but still recording just under €6.4 billion. The fintech sector, with Damisola Sulaiman as its Sifted reporter and Maya Dharampal-Hornby as the tech reporter, continues to draw significant attention from investors.
Despite the recent shutdown of the decade-old SaaStock European tech conference due to 'real pressure from AI', London remains a hotbed for innovation. Thousands of startup founders, operators, and investors still descend on the city regularly, flocking to the Magazine London venue for the fourth annual event, showcasing the city's enduring appeal as a hub for entrepreneurial activity.
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