๐ฅ Scotch & Pitches: Global House Edition ๐
โA skyline backdrop. A dram of Scotch. And a lineup of founders with serious global ambition.
โThis is Scotch & Pitches: Global House Edition: a high-energy, approval-only gathering of founders, investors, and startup leaders flying in from across the world. Expect sharp ideas, surprising pitches, and the kind of conversations that actually go somewhere.
โBig ideas, bold people, and whisky to match.
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โWhat to Expect ๐๐ป
โ๐ฅ Curated Scotch whisky tasting corner
๐ค Handpicked startup pitches, international, unapologetic, and ready
๐ Top-tier VCs, angels, and operators
๐ฝ๏ธ Light food and drinks throughout
๐ถ Good music, better energy
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โWhy Attend ๐
โIf you're building beyond borders, this is where you'll meet others doing the same. Investors scouting global breakout potential. Founders on the edge of something big. Operators ready to jump in.
โThe room is sharp. The crowd is vetted. The vibes are strong.
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โโEvent TLDR
๐ Location: WeWork Waterloo, 16th Floor Terrace & Lounge
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Date: Mon 2nd June
โฐ Time: 18:00 til' 21:00 (NB: final entry at 19:30)
๐ฅ After: Optional nearby nightcap for those still flying high
โโHosted by Foras Ventures
Limited capacity. Approval only. Great vibes guaranteed.
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โโ๐ข About WeWork UK โณ๏ธ:
โโWeWork provides flexible workspaces designed to empower businesses and creators across the UK. With dynamic offices, collaborative community hubs, and premium amenities, WeWork supports startups, scaleups, and enterprises as they grow locally and scale globally.
โโFrom London to Edinburgh and beyond, WeWork connects ambitious teams with inspiring environments and a network of forward-thinking professionals.
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โโ๐ฎ About Generalist World โณ๏ธ:
โโGeneralist World is the global home for high-agency, multi-skilled professionals building careers that donโt fit inside neat boxes.
โโThrough membership, free events, and practical resources, they help generalists design careers that leverage all of who they are, not just one title or lane.
โโTheir fast-growing community includes over 20,000+ operators, strategists, and decision-makers from companies like Stripe, Notion, Wise, and the UN.
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โโ๐ About Foras Ventures โณ๏ธ:
โโโโโโโโWe 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.
โโโโโโโโSet up in the UK. Build in Scotland. Go global.
โโโโโโโโ๐ Stay tuned: two exciting new verticals are launching soon!
โWe are proudly powered by:
โโโโ๐ฆ 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 ยฃ10K free transfer and a dedicated account manager.โ
โโโโ๐บ๐ธ Wilson Sonsini โ The go-to experts for founders looking to expand into the US.
โ๐ป Ivy Tech โ 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.
โโFirst month management fee is free via this link!
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โโโโ๐ฃ๏ธ Safespace Global
โโโโโWe have zero tolerance for harassment, discrimination, micro-aggressions, intimidation, threats, and violence, and weโre committed to ensuring that Foras events remain inclusive, safe spaces for everyone.
โโโTo ensure everyone feels safe and respected at our event, we have partnered with SafeSpace Global and implemented the SafeSpace Plusโข 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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โโโ๐ธ Important Info
โโโโBy 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.
โโโโโIf 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.
โโโโโThank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you at the event!
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โโโโ๐ฉ Got questions? Email us at hello@forasventures.com