🍸 Launchpad Lounge for Investors, Founders, Operators ✈️ Next Stop: Latitude59
Launchpad Lounge: Final Call for Latitude59!
Big Ideas. Global Ambition. One Night in London. 🌍🇪🇪
Welcome to the boldest pre-party for one of Europe’s boldest tech gatherings: Latitude59.
And whether you're already booked for Tallinn or you're just now Googling "Estonia startup scene", this is for you.
We’re bringing the global energy to London for one night only, with a handpicked crowd of startup leaders, VCs, and operators who are scaling across borders, building ambitious businesses, and thinking way beyond local.
Expect a sharp panel. Expect real talk. Expect punchy conversations and a few surprises.
You’ll leave with new connections, new ideas, and maybe even a boarding pass to join our Latitude59 immersive programme before we take off in May.
Why Attend?
🌍 Plug into a global-first mindset
Get a taste of the energy, people and ambition behind Latitude59, one of Europe’s most founder-forward tech festivals.
🇪🇪 Explore Estonia's Global Startup Scene without leaving London
Estonia has 10 unicorns, no bureaucracy, and a passport to the EU market. Learn why it's one of the world’s best launchpads for international scale.
📣 Hear from the people shaping the future
We’re curating a brilliant mix of founders, investors and ecosystem insiders with connections to Estonia and beyond.
Speaker announcements coming soon.
💬 Real conversations, real connections
This is not a name-tag-and-champagne networking thing. It's about genuine ideas, shared goals, and a room full of people who want to do things differently.
🥂 Drinks, bites and a proper vibe
Nibbles that hit. Music that doesn’t suck. The kind of crowd you actually want to talk to.
Who Should Attend?
🛫 Founders, Investors, and Operators already heading to Latitude59
Meet other UK and global attendees before you land in Tallinn and start building relationships early.
🧭 Those who aren’t going (yet)
Still on the fence? This is your chance to find out why Latitude59 and Estonia might be your smartest move this year.
💸 Investors looking for high-potential, global-first startups
Get ahead of the curve by meeting ambitious founders before they hit the Tallinn stage.
🌍 Operators, advisors, and ecosystem leaders
If you thrive on energy, ambition, and international thinking, this room was built for you.
🧑🚀 Anyone who’s globally minded and ready to build beyond borders
Whether you’re scaling, fundraising, or just getting started on your global journey, come curious and leave inspired.
Why Latitude59?
🚀 One of Europe’s most founder-first startup events
Forget the mega-conference chaos. Latitude59 is intimate, outcomes-focused, and full of people who actually want to build.
📊 Unmatched access to investors
With one of the highest startup-to-investor ratios in Europe, it’s built for conversations that turn into deals.
🇪🇪 Estonia is a launchpad, not a detour
With 10 unicorns, the world’s most advanced digital infrastructure, and e-Residency, it’s your gateway to the EU’s £14 trillion market.
🌐 Global energy, real results
Meet 3,000+ founders, investors and operators from over 60 countries. This is where global momentum begins.
🧠 It’s not just an event, it’s a mindset shift
Whether you’re raising, scaling, or stuck in the day-to-day, Latitude59 will push you to think bigger and move faster.
🗣️ Who's Speaking?
We're delighted to be joined by a range of special guests as we dive into the global mindset.
Keynote: Maarja Pehk, Head of Investor Relations in the UK at Invest Estonia & ex-CEO at Latitude59
Maarja is Head of Investor Relations in the UK at Invest Estonia, connecting UK investors with opportunities in Europe’s most digitally advanced economy.
She previously served as CEO of Latitude59, Estonia’s flagship tech conference, championing bold founders and global ambition.
Dama Sathianathan, Senior Partner and Head of Origination at Bethnal Green Ventures (BGV)
Europe's leading early-stage tech for good VC, BGV backs ambitious founders using tech to tackle pressing social and environmental challenges at scale. At BGV, she leads on deal flow, community, and networks, driving BGV's efforts to act with integrity on diversity, equity, and inclusion and fuel the broader tech for good movement across the UK.
Dama is a previous attendee of Latitude59 and sits on the steering committee of VentureESG, the world's largest community of VCs and LPs stewarding better-shared learning and practices to integrate ESG and impact at the fund level and beyond.
Karoline Gross, Founder & CEO at Smartzer, Forbes 30 Under 30
Karoline is the founder of Smartzer, an award-winning SaaS platform that transforms live and pre-recorded video into shoppable, data-rich experiences for brands like Dior, BMW, and Adidas.
A previous speaker at Latitude59, she brings deep insight from the intersection of fashion, media, and commerce, and has been recognised by Forbes 30 Under 30 for her leadership in marketing and retail tech.
Plus more announcements coming soon!
🎉 Win a Free Ticket to Latitude59! 🎟️
As part of the evening plans, we'll be running a raffle to win a free ticket for attendees of this event!
Have to be in it to win it 😉.
👇🏻 Event TLDR:
📍 Where: Hidden Venue, Covent Garden (venue reveal on approval)
📅 When: Thursday 24 April
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
🔒 Spaces are limited. Approval required. You know what to do.
🇪🇪 About Latitude59 🌍:
Latitude59 is where global tech meets Estonian edge. Set in the heart of Tallinn each May, it’s where 3,000+ founders, investors and innovators from 60+ countries come together to spark ideas, strike deals and shape the future. It’s startup meets scaleup, with a distinctly Baltic twist.
If you haven’t booked your ticket yet, complete this form and we'll be in touch with Latitude59 discounts and more!
🌍 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.
Set up in the UK. Build in Scotland. Go global.
🚀 Stay tuned: two exciting new verticals are launching soon!
We are proudly powered by:
💼 Thorntons Law – Where legal expertise meets entrepreneurial vision. Helping startups and scaleups navigate the UK landscape.
🇺🇸 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.
🏦 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.
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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!
📩 Got questions? Email us at hello@forasventures.com