🥃 Scotch & Pitches @Latitude59 🎤

​A global crowd. A dram of Scotch. And a lineup of startups with something to say.

​This exclusive approval-only side event is brought to you by Foras Ventures, powered by Wise, Wilson Sonsini, Ivy Tech, and Thorntons Law.

​This is your golden hour moment before the Official Latitude59 Afterparty kicks off.

​Join founders, investors, and startup leaders from around the world for a curated pre-party that blends sharp pitches, whisky tasting, laid-back energy, and properly interesting conversations.

​If you’ve made it to Latitude59, you’re already serious about building beyond borders. This is your chance to meet the bold people doing that, unapologetically!

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​Why attend?
🥃 Mix sharp ideas with smooth drams of whisky
🌍 Connect with a global-first crowd in a more relaxed setting
🎙️ Hear from a handpicked group of founders and startup leaders ready to shake things up
👀 Be the first to meet some of the most promising teams in town
💫 Ease into the L59 night with something actually different and fun

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​The Pitch Lineup?
We're delighted to hear from a range of global, leading companies, all selected and handpicked to pitch.

​Keep an eye on the line-up announcement soon!

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​Event TLDR
📍 Location: Private venue near the official L59 afterparty (revealed on approval)
📅 Date: Thursday 22 May
⏰ Time: 17:00-20:30
🪩 Bonus: Ends just in time to roll into the official afterparty

​Hosted by Foras Ventures
Limited capacity. Approval only. Great vibes guaranteed.

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​​🌍 About Foras Ventures ✳️:

​​​​​​We drive investment and talent to the UK, using Scotland as a launchpad for global growth. With a 15K+ global network of founders, investors, and operators, Foras creates opportunities for startups, investors, corporates, governments, and academia to connect, expand, and thrive on the international stage.

​​​​​​Set up in the UK. Build in Scotland. Go global.

​​​​​​🚀 Stay tuned: two exciting new verticals are launching soon!

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​​We are proudly powered by:

​​🏦 Wise - Fast, no-hassle, low-cost international payments and multi-currency accounts, helping you manage global finances efficiently. Foras community who register with Wise will receive a £10K free transfer and a dedicated account manager.​

​​🇺🇸 Wilson Sonsini – The go-to experts for founders looking to expand into the US.

​​💻 Ivy Tech – Connecting you with top borderless tech talent - bridging the gap between outsourcing and in-house hiring.

​💼 Thorntons Law – Where legal expertise meets entrepreneurial vision. Helping startups and scaleups navigate the UK landscape.

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​​🗣️ Safespace Global

​​​We have zero tolerance for harassment, discrimination, micro-aggressions, intimidation, threats, and violence, and we’re committed to ensuring that Foras events remain inclusive, safe spaces for everyone.

​To ensure everyone feels safe and respected at our event, we have partnered with SafeSpace Global and implemented the SafeSpace Plus™ tool. This tool enables you to report any incidents or violations of our Code of Conduct, such as harassment, discrimination, bullying, or offensive behavior.

If you or someone you know has witnessed or experienced any of these incidents, please submit an Incident Report to let us know.

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​​📸 Important Info

​​​By attending this event you agree to be photographed and filmed, and we may use the footage for marketing purposes. Additionally, we will share the attendee list with our valued sponsors.

​​​​If you prefer not to have your photos or footage used, or if you do not wish for your details to be shared with sponsors, kindly let us know. We will be more than happy to accommodate your preferences.

​​​​Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you at the event!

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​​​📩 Got questions? Email us at hello@forasventures.com