Venture Cafe moves to London

Isolation kills innovation.

I love this framing.

That’s why Venture Café London gathers founders, researchers, investors, and curious minds every Thursday at FORA Jellicoe, King’s Cross. Powered by ARIA, these sessions mix workshops, panels, and live startup demos - free and open to all.

Last week, this correspondent was lucky enough to join Sue Duris and Natalia Loza on the judging panel for their demo night. The room was packed - 300+ attendees in August is no small feat - and the lineup was strong.

Excellent pitches from:

• Multus - Cai Linton’s cell culture media, robotic automation, and ML. Lean team, big traction, raising Series A.

• MintNeuro - Dorian Haci’s brain implants using advanced semiconductor tech. Potential in epilepsy, Parkinson’s, depression.

• Motif - Ryan Crossland’s NFC and IoT layers for consumer goods.

• Enbodie - AI skincare analyzer tackling ingredient confusion.

• HotGreen Solutions - Georgia Ware’s stealth-mode green heat pump tech.

• Auzi - Daniela Groza’s cyberpunk-inspired hearing-aid jewelry.

• influi.ai - AI influencing policy.

• Kyra Health - AI-powered diagnosis support.

The energy was contagious: strangers trading ideas, founders swapping lessons, investors scribbling notes. One attendee had been 370+ times around the world to the Venture Cafes in different cities - proof this community builds momentum.

If you’re in London and building something (or just curious about what’s next), drop in. Every Thursday, 5–8 p.m. Free. Ideas welcome.

Where: Fora Jellicoe Building, 5 Beaconsfield St, King’s Cross What to expect: Tech, science, creativity, and the unexpected.

Next up: follow Venture Cafe for their schedule and events.

Appreciated the invite and highly recommended to readers.