Seedlegals startup events digest

3 November 2026 Upcoming events Hi [First name], This week's newsletter is brought to you by Emerald Technology, who help startups hire and grow internationally. Thinking about expanding overseas? See what it could mean for your bottom line with their business case builder. It takes just five minutes to model your expansion costs, potential gains and risks. Ready to get your startup in front of investors? Applications for The Pitch 2027 are open. All you need to get started is a 90-second video. If you’re a SeedLegals member, take a look at the Partner Marketplace. There's £45,000+ worth of member perks in there, from tools and software to services for your startup. The Pitch, by SeedLegals Applications are open for The Pitch 2027 The Pitch by SeedLegals is officially open for 2027 applications! If you’re an ambitious founder with a big idea, this is your chance to get in front of investors, industry leaders and the wider startup community. We’re travelling across the UK from January, giving founders the spotlight and 90 seconds to pitch live to local investors. Applications close 1 December. In person | UK Apply now Founder Growth Rooms presents Demystifying grants: what are they and how do I win one? Grant funding can be a game-changer for UK startups, but the process can feel like a maze. David Murray, Director of Grant Services at Opus, has helped deliver over £300M in grant funding with a 63% average success rate. He’ll explain how grants differ from other startup funding and what funders look for in a winning application. Bring your questions for the live Q&A. Online Wed 4 Nov, 12:30 - 13:30 GMT Corgi x SeedLegals Pitch & feedback session Got a startup idea? Join us at Corgi Cafe where five selected founders pitch their startups live and receive constructive feedback to sharpen their story. The standout founder wins a free professional pitch video, perfect for sharing with investors and on LinkedIn. Not pitching? Come along to watch, learn and connect with fellow founders and startup enthusiasts. Ready to take the spotlight? Apply now to be one of our five pitching founders. In person | London Sat 7 Nov, 11:00 - 14:00 GMT Sign up Sign up Founder Growth Rooms presents Essential startup contracts to get your startup off the ground Which contracts does your startup need from day one, and which can wait? Kenzo Onumonu, Founder of Correm and former in-house lawyer at Deliveroo and Entrepreneurs First, explains what you need to know about founder agreements, equity, hiring your first employees and contractors, and common legal mistakes to avoid. Online Thu 12 Nov, 12:00 - 13:00 GMT Founder Growth Rooms presents US expansion breakfast Thinking about taking your startup to the US? Join SeedLegals and First Citizens Innovation Banking (formerly Silicon Valley Bank) for breakfast at the SeedLegals office. Hear from their Global Gateway team, who have over a decade of experience helping international founders enter the US market. Get practical advice on expanding your business, attracting US investors and raising funds across borders. In person | London Fri 13 Nov, 8:30 - 10:30 GMT Sign up Sign up Angels Den Aspiring angel investor & venture capital bootcamp Want to back startups with confidence? This full-day bootcamp at The Shard in London takes aspiring angels and VC professionals through the whole investment process, from screening a startup to defending your decision in a mock investment committee. Only 25 places available. SeedLegals members get 10% off with code SEEDLEGALS10 at checkout. In person | London Fri 6 Nov, 8:30 - 17:30 GMT Nova AI Win your next pitch with Daniel Priestley SeedLegals can help you close the round, but someone has to say yes first, and that’s down to your pitch. Our CEO Anthony Rose is moderating the Winners panel at Win Your Next Pitch, a free session with Daniel Priestley (Oversubscribed) and Sara Davies MBE, who spent six years on Dragons’ Den. 90 minutes,