SeedLegals Startup Awards 2026

The startup night of the year is here! 

Join 400+ founders, investors and startup leaders for an evening celebrating the people building the future of the UK and Ireland startup ecosystem.

Whether you're a founder, investor, operator, finalist or startup supporter, this is your chance to connect with the most ambitious people in startups, discover what's next, and celebrate the year's biggest achievements.

Why attend?

✅Meet 400+ founders, investors and startup operators
✅Build valuable connections with VCs, angels and ecosystem leaders
✅Celebrate the startups and founders shaping the future
✅Discover emerging companies, trends and opportunities
✅Enjoy great food, drinks and entertainment with the startup community

Who you'll meet

• Founders from the UK's fastest-growing startups

• Angel investors and VCs

• Startup operators and advisors

• Award finalists and judges

• Ecosystem leaders and partners

Event schedule

17:00 – 18:30 VIP Networking (VIP ticket holders only)

18:00 – 20:00 Networking, drinks & food

20:00 – 21:00 Awards Ceremony

21:00 – Late Networking & entertainment

Dress code

Smart, stylish and celebratory. Think suits, blazers, dresses or jumpsuits – elegant, but not black tie.

Tickets

Early bird tickets are now available.

Tickets are limited and expected to sell out before the event. Secure your place today.

VIP Investor Networking Experience

Upgrade your evening with exclusive access to our VIP Investor Networking session before the main event.

Limited to just 80 guests, this intimate networking experience is designed to help founders build meaningful relationships with some of the UK's leading investors, judges and startup ecosystem leaders.

With a carefully curated ratio of approximately 10 founders per investor, you'll have the opportunity to have real conversations, ask questions, share your vision and make connections that can genuinely help accelerate your growth.

Why join the VIP session?

• Meet leading angel investors, VCs and startup judges in a smaller-group setting

• Build meaningful connections before the main event begins

• Gain practical insights, fundraising tips and growth advice from experienced investors

• Get your questions answered directly by people who have backed and scaled successful startups

• Expand your network with ambitious founders and startup leaders

Places are strictly limited and available only with a VIP Networking Tickets