☀️ End of Summer Mixer: Let's Shake Things Up 🍹
One evening. No passengers. Just the people building what’s next.
This is the room for those shaping the future of UK tech and taking it global.
As we say goodbye to summer and gear up for the final sprint of the year, we're bringing together a curated mix of investors, founders and ecosystem power players for one last golden-hour gathering to reset, reconnect, and reimagine what’s next.
Expect a relaxed, high-value evening with great people, good drinks, and opportunities to expand your network and swap insights. The kind of night where new partnerships are sparked and bold ideas find their champions.
If you’ve been invited, it’s for a reason. And if you're on the fence, trust us, this is not to be missed.
Why Attend?
🤩 A mid-year reset for big thinkers
Sometimes the best way to go faster is to pause, look around, and recalibrate with sharp minds who see the world like you do.
✅ The right room
Carefully selected founders scaling across borders. Investors and innovation leaders looking for their next breakout partnership.
🌍 Think global, act local (but actually do it)
We talk a lot about going global. This is a room full of people actually doing it, and the ones who can help you do the same.
⚡ Serendipity, and no slides
No panels this eve, only high-intent intros, and the kind of conversations that change things and only happen when the energy’s right.
You'll leave with momentum and possibly with your next partner, customer, or the person who'll help unlock your next chapter and shift what's possible!
👀 Who Should Come?
🚀 Founders chasing global scale
Not just thinking big, building big. Globally ambitious. Especially those who’ve had to fight for every inch (revenue-generating and/or equity funding raised)
💸 Investors (VCs, PE, Angels, Family Offices) and LPs/HNWIs who back ambition before the noise
You’re not here for the herd. You’re here to meet the ones who move before the crowd does.
🌐 Ecosystem builders and boundary pushers
From the UK to the world, we’re bringing together those changing what’s possible and where, supporting the next generation of global startups.
👇🏻 TLDR
📍 Where: Edinburgh City Centre (Location reveal on approval)
📅 When: Thursday 27th August 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
This is an approval-only event with limited spaces. Make sure to secure your spot.
🔴 Please note: No door entries.
🌍 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 Ventures creates opportunities for startups, investors, corporates, governments, and academia to connect, expand, and thrive on the international stage.
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🚀 We're building an exclusive global membership. Still people-first. Still rebellious. Just sharper tools, deeper backing, and a tighter focus on global growth.
We're exploring what this new membership could include.
If you'd like early access, 50% off your first 12 months and Founding Member status (if accepted), you can register interest and help shape it by completing this short form:
Help Us Build Something Meaningful!
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 – Ivy 360 by Ivy Tech is a fully managed, co-employment solution that builds and embeds high-quality tech teams into your startup or scaleup, handling everything from hiring to payroll.
First month management fee is free via this link!
🗣️ 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 behaviour.
If you or someone you know has witnessed or experienced any of these incidents at our events, please submit an Incident Report to let us know.
📸 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!
📩 Got questions? Would like to would like to sponsor/partner? Email us at hello@forasventures.com