AI Pitch Night: powered by The London Network x Perplexity AI

AI Pitch Night by The London Network: 8 startups, 3 judges, one winner. Real founders, real feedback, zero fluff. Apply to pitch or join us.

By The London Network

Date and time

Tuesday, May 20 · 6 - 9:30pm GMT+1

Location

Be At One - Regent Street

10 Beak Street London W1F 9RA United Kingdom

Agenda

6:00 PM - 6:45 PM

Welcome and Intro's.


Upon arrival, approach the venue's bartenders and enquire about our event area and you will be guided to the allocated space.

6:45 PM - 7:00 PM

Welcome from The London Network + Perplexity AI

7:00 PM - 7:45 PM

Pitch Block 1 (4 founders)

7:45 PM - 8:05 PM

Pizza + drinks break

8:05 PM - 9:00 PM

Pitch Block 2 (another 4 founders) + winner announced

9:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Open Networking


Informal networking over drinks.

About this event

  • Event lasts 3 hours 30 minutes

We have a strict capacity of 100 people at this event and will review each application to ensure a high-quality audience. Please only apply if you really want to join.

Check-in is strictly within 45 minutes of the event start time. Late arrivals may not be allowed entry.

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Founders interested in showcasing their AI start-ups can apply now here. We’ll review and reply within 48 hours.

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We’re back with another unapologetically real night for founders, investors and operators building in AI.

But this isn’t just any pitch night. It’s a firestarter, curated in partnership with the Perplexity AI Fellowship and powered by our commitment to spotlight raw, high-integrity talent. You’ll be joining a room of 100 handpicked attendees: no fluff, no tourists, no buzzword-chasers.

What to expect

  • 6:00 PM – Doors open, drinks & vibes
  • 6:45 PM – Welcome from The London Network + Perplexity AI
  • 7:00 PM – Pitch Block 1 (4 founders)
  • 7:45 PM – Pizza + drinks break
  • 8:05 PM – Pitch Block 2 (4 more founders)
  • 8:45 PM – Voting + wrap-up
  • 9:00 PM onwards – Open networking

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Here’s how it works

Founders will pitch fast (3 mins), take unfiltered feedback from our investor panel. After that, the mic flips to the audience. You vote. One founder wins. And the rest walk away sharper than before.

This event is strictly curated

We vet every application. Only 100 people get in (60/20/20 split founders/investors/ecosystem). We prioritise AI founders who are post-MVP and pre-revenue, or further. If you’re building, operating or backing real startups, you’re our kind of person.

This isn’t for clout. It’s for community.

Bring your best self, your sharpest ideas and your real questions. This is the kind of room where conversations turn into co-founder invites, pitch decks get shared over drinks and investors make warm intros because they believe in what you're building.

The vibe? Real. Honest. High-signal.

And yes, the drinks are on us.

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Want to sponsor the event and get exposure? Please email to rigeld@the-london-network.com

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This event is backed by The London Network — a raw, radically honest startup community that gives real founders the stage. We don’t do startup theatre. We don’t care about hype. We care about hustle.

About Perplexity AI Fellowship

The Perplexity AI Fellowship is a global program supporting the next wave of AI builders. With fellows across the world and London’s top AI minds involved, this is your chance to connect with founders who are actually moving the needle. Not future-of-AI bloggers. Builders.

One ask
Please don’t ghost. If you apply and get a ticket, show up. No-shows hurt the quality of the room and affect your chances of attending future events. We’re building a high-trust community here. Let’s keep it that way.

Let’s make this a night worth building for.

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Dress code is smart business casual. No sports wear and tracksuits as you probably won’t get in.


Please note

  • ​We may capture event videos and photography. If you object to being included, please inform the organisers upon arrival.
  • ​By registering for this event, you consent to sharing your sign-up data with our event partners, and you agree for The London Network to keep you in the loop with our future events.


Frequently asked questions

Can I book onto this event?

Yes, you can request a ticket by registering but we vet all attendees to ensure quality. Please only apply if you genuinely plan to attend.

I’ve never been to a networking event – what happens?

Networking is the no.1 proven way to cost efficiently generate new business. Just buy your ticket, turn up and chat to others over drinks in a friendly environment.

What’s the dress code?

The suggested dress code for this London networking event is smart business casual. We would recommend bringing lots of business cards or using the LinkedIn app’s QR code facility to easily connect with others at the event.

How can I optimise my networking opportunities at this London business networking event?

Prepare your "quick intro" or "elevator pitch," actively interact with fellow attendees, exchange contact details using traditional or digital business cards and remember to follow up with your newly made connections!

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