Seedlegals upcoming events newsletter

10 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 apply 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 Could your startup win The Pitch 2027? The Pitch 2027 puts ambitious founders on stage in front of investors and industry leaders at events across the UK and Ireland. And now it's easier than ever to get started. Choose our new quick-apply option – no SeedLegals account needed – or apply through SeedLegals to save your progress and get a free pitch page to share with investors. All you need is your startup story and a 90-second video. Applications close 1 December. UK & Ireland | Jan - Mar 2027 Apply now Founder Growth Rooms presents The contracts you need as customers get bigger Bigger customers, new suppliers and commercial partnerships mean new contracts to navigate. Join Kenzo Onumonu, Founder of Correm, to learn which agreements matter as your startup grows, how to negotiate better terms and what to watch out for before you sign. Get practical tips and real-world examples to help you negotiate with confidence. Online Thu 12 Nov, 12:00 - 13:00 GMT Founder Growth Rooms presents Plan your US expansion over breakfast Thinking about taking your startup to the US? Join SeedLegals and First Citizens Innovation Banking for breakfast at the SeedLegals office. Their Global Gateway team has spent over a decade helping international founders crack 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 Volopa x SeedLegals Are international payments costing you? Every time your business pays a supplier abroad, receives an invoice in dollars or converts funds from a raise, money quietly leaks out. Find out what steps to take to reduce these costs. Join Alex Lampert from Volopa to learn how different exchange rates work, calculate your hidden payment costs and pick up three practical habits to keep more of your money. Online Tue 17 Nov, 13:00 - 14:00 GMT Jumpstart x SeedLegals Your first hire: who, when and where to find them Making your first hire is a big milestone, but knowing when to hire and who to bring on board isn't always straightforward. Join Matthew Sarre, Co-Founder of Jumpstart, to learn how to identify the skills your startup needs, decide between generalists and specialists and find great talent on a startup budget. Plus, discover common recruitment mistakes to avoid. Online Tue 17 Nov, 14:00 - 15:00 GMT Sign up Sign up 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, online, free, and built for founders pitching investors in the next year. Online Wed 11 Nov, 12:00 - 13:30 GMT HubSpot Inside Pebl's GTM engine: how to unite Sales and Ops What happens when sales promises more than your business can deliver? Join HubSpot and Dutta Satadip, Chief Business Officer at Pebl, to learn how Pebl tackled this problem by bringing sales and operations together. Discover how they aligned their teams around the customer lifecycle, use AI to improve the customer experience and connect