A list of must-attend venture capital events in 2025

If you have big plans to scale up your startup in 2026, now is the time to start looking for that all-important funding injection. If you’re interested in venture capital investment, you’ll need to get out there and start talking to potential investors.

A great way to do this is through conferences and network events. The good news is that in the venture capital world, there is no shortage of them.

Below, we’ll take a look at 6 of the hottest VC events in the last part of 2025, with a good mix of events focused on startups and entrepreneurs, and investors too.

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5 must-attend venture capital events in 2025

Let’s dive straight into our list of the best VC events in the last part of 2025, in the UK, Ireland and Europe too.

SuperReturn Europe

Dates: 4th to 7th November 2025 - Amsterdam, Netherlands

Formerly known as SuperInvestor, the newly rebranded SuperReturn Europe is a major private equity conference held at the Hotel Okura in Amsterdam in early November.

While primarily aimed at VCs and investors, it also provides a valuable opportunity for founders to network and connect with potential investors. With more than 1,500 attendees from over 50 countries¹, the event acts as a connection point for private market leaders and decision makers focused on the European market.

It’s heavily networking and meeting focused, including a chance to explore the best of Amsterdam with Heineken Experience events.

Tickets start from £1,999 for a specialist summits day, or £3,599 for the main conference.²

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Invest North West England Forum

Date: 12th November 2025 (afternoon) - Manchester

If you’re a founder, business owner or investor based in the North West, it could be worth getting yourself an invite to the Invest North West England Forum.

Organised by the British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA), the Invest Forum is part of a series of events looking at driving investment across the region. It provides opportunities to engage with investors from leading private equity and venture capital firms, local institutional investors and portfolio companies, as well as policy makers.

The day includes panel sessions, networking opportunities and finishes with the Invest North West England dinner at Manchester’s The Edwardian Hotel.

The Invest Forum is free (the dinner is a chargeable ticketed event) but is by invitation only, so you’ll need to contact the BVCA team to request an invitation.

Slush

Dates: 19th to 20th November 2025 - Helsinki, Finland

Touted as the “largest gathering of venture capital on the planet”,⁵ Slush brings together more than 13,000 people to its annual event — with startups and investors making up 70% of the crowd.⁶

Alongside a packed main schedule and hundreds of side events, investors get access to exclusive programming. This includes Investors Day to connect with peers through roundtables, talks and pre-booked meetings, as well as 75-minute private sessions to meet curated groups of founders.

Emerging fund managers can apply for Slush x RAISE, where managers are selected to pitch at Slush in front of hundreds of LPs.
Tickets range from €375 EUR to €1095 EUR depending on your role.⁶

Mayfair Venture Capital Industry Tech Networking Breakfast November 2025

Date: 27th November 2025 - Mayfair, London

Another more relaxed VC networking opportunity comes at the end of November, with a business networking breakfast at the luxurious Bonds of Mayfair on Dering Street.

Unlike other events on our list, there’ll be no keynote speeches, talks or even a formal agenda. The focus is purely on organic networking, building new relationships and seeking out fresh business leads over a delicious breakfast buffet and some drinks.

The event is attended by investors, entrepreneurs, business owners and deal makers from a broad range of business sectors.

Tickets start from £43.99, with early bird discounts available for a limited time.⁷

Venture Capital Winter Ball 2025 by London VC Network

Date: 4th December, Central London

If you’re looking for a more relaxed, social-focused way to network with potential investors, the London VC Network’s annual Venture Capital Winter Ball could provide the ideal opportunity.

Get dressed up in your finest black tie and get ready for a glamorous evening attended by 200 investors, 40 family offices and 250 other attendees including founders and entrepreneurs.⁸ There’ll be food, bubbles and a festive theme, along with a keynote speech from a surprise speaker.

Early bird tickets are still available at the time of writing, costing £145 for a standard ticket. Otherwise, pricing starts at £264 - VIP packages are also available.⁸

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Sources used:

1. Informa Connect - SuperReturn Europe
2. Informa Connect - Book your Delegate Pass
3. Web Summit - Meet our 2025 attendees
4. Web Summit - Book tickets
5. Slush - Investors
6. Slush - Home
7. Eventbrite - Mayfair Venture Capital Industry Tech Networking Breakfast November 2025
8. Luma - Venture Capital Winter Ball 2025

Sources last checked on date: 14-Oct-2025