1. CIFIT 2025: Multinational Corporation Matchmaking Event – Xiamen, September
Hosted during the 25th China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT), Xiamen’s Multinational Corporation Matchmaking Event is a powerhouse gathering of:
- Officials from China’s Ministry of Commerce
- Provincial and city investment promotion agencies
- Executives from global giants like GE Healthcare, Cargill and Sika
Why it matters for UK startups:
– Access to Chinese investors keen on new technologies
– Insights into China’s evolving policies and market entry rules
– One-on-one meetings with multinational buyers and strategic partners
Actionable tips:
1. Prepare a crisp pitch deck with key metrics.
2. Research each corporation in advance—focus on how your product solves a local pain point.
3. Use Maggie’s AutoBlog to generate a quick blog post summarising your value proposition in both English and Chinese. Share it on social media to attract last-minute requests for meetings.
Afterward, upload new leads into Oriel IPO’s educational centre to explore SEIS/EIS benefits and introduce investors to your funnel—commission-free.
2. Slush 2025 – Helsinki, November
Slush is Europe’s most notorious startup festival. It’s all about guerrilla marketing, elevator pitches and late-night networking in a wintery Nordic setting.
Why UK founders love Slush:
– Diverse investor crowd: angels to growth funds
– Pitching stages of all sizes, from 5-minute rapid fire to 30-minute masterclasses
– A cultural deep-dive into Finnish startup DNA
Make the most of Slush:
– Book meetings through the Slush matchmaking app at least 2 weeks in advance.
– Craft a one-pager that highlights your traction, team and vision. Attach it to every calendar invite.
– Post-event, publish an overview blog with Maggie’s AutoBlog—it takes minutes, keeps SEO on-point, and reminds investors of your mission.
Tip: After you’ve built buzz, list your campaign on Oriel IPO. Your new contacts can invest directly in a curated, tax-efficient environment—without commission fees.
3. Web Summit 2025 – Lisbon, November
Over 70,000 attendees. 2,000 speakers. Hundreds of investor lounges. Web Summit is a triple-threat: tech, marketing and finance under one neon roof.
What you’ll gain:
– Global executive panels on AI, climate tech, fintech
– Investor bootcamps and “pitch to VCs” sessions
– Deal-making lounges reserved for curated startups
Your game plan:
– Narrow down 10 investors you definitely want to meet. Use the Web Summit app to secure slots.
– Design a 30-second “elevator tease” and practice it with friends until it’s razor sharp.
– Use the Oriel IPO platform’s educational resources to brush up on SEIS/EIS rules. You’ll be able to answer any tax-incentive question on the spot.
Post-Summit checklist:
– Send personalised follow-up emails within 48 hours.
– Host a short blog recap using Maggie’s AutoBlog—it creates on-brand content in seconds.
– Invite interested investors to your Oriel IPO campaign so they can invest seamlessly.
4. Asian Financial Forum 2025 – Hong Kong, January
If you’re eyeing APAC growth, the Asian Financial Forum in Hong Kong is non-negotiable. Government officials and finance heads from Japan, Singapore, China and beyond converge on this two-day summit.
Benefits for UK startups:
– Deep dives into regional regulations and cross-border finance
– Panel discussions on green finance, digital banking and supply-chain resilience
– Speed-networking with family offices and institutional investors
Get started:
1. Register early and indicate your sector. This boosts your chances for tailored match-ups.
2. Prepare a bilingual brochure—English and simplified Chinese.
3. Draft your session summary with Maggie’s AutoBlog to publish before you fly. You’ll attract follow-up meetings from investors who discover you online.
Once home, upload meeting notes into Oriel IPO’s CRM plugin (available to subscribers) to track progress, set reminders, and stay organised.
5. Invest Europe Forum 2025 – Brussels, June
Invest Europe is Europe’s leading private capital conference. It’s where you meet the very funds that back unicorns.
Why it’s worth it:
– High-calibre investor base: venture, growth equity, buy-out specialists
– Workshops on exit strategies, fundraising best practice, and cross-border issues
– One-to-one interviews with accredited investors
Practical tips:
– Request investor profiles in advance. Focus on funds that have backed UK startups before.
– Build a slide deck that stresses your EIS-eligible status—funds love tax relief.
– Publish a case-study blog with Maggie’s AutoBlog highlighting a previous win or pilot. You’ll look credible, engaging and media-ready.
The clear next step? Launch a campaign on Oriel IPO. Investors you met can jump in, claim tax relief and support your journey—without paying any platform fees.
6. London Tech Week – Investor Summit, June
Right in the UK capital, London Tech Week combines a host of smaller summits under one festival. The Investor Summit track is perfect if you want minimal travel.
Event highlights:
– Investor clinics for SEIS/EIS-suitable deals
– Roundtables on fintech regulation and market expansion
– Pitch awards with live voting by VCs
Best practices:
– Grab a free pitch slot by submitting your deck early.
– Attend clinic sessions armed with a one-page SEIS/EIS summary—courtesy of Oriel IPO’s learning hub.
– Record quick interviews with your co-founders using a smartphone. Turn them into a highlights blog via Maggie’s AutoBlog.
Your advantage? Investors you impress can commit funds directly through Oriel IPO, saving you time on admin and fees.
7. Global Private Markets Forum 2025 – New York, October
For UK startups eyeing US expansion, the Global Private Markets Forum is a top pick. Held in New York, it gathers family offices, hedge funds and VC firms under one skyline.
Key reasons to attend:
– Insights into US-UK investment flows post-BREXIT
– Panels on regulatory changes and cross-listing options
– Private meeting rooms for confidential pitches
Prep pointers:
– Share a digital brochure early via the event app.
– Create a blog preview with Maggie’s AutoBlog that outlines your US strategy.
– Brush up on EIS vs. qualified small business shares—Oriel IPO’s resource library has you covered.
After the event, invite American investors onto Oriel IPO. They can back your SEIS/EIS-eligible UK round in minutes, with a transparent process and no commission costs.
Why Choose Oriel IPO to Follow Up
Navigating global forums is just step one. Turning handshakes into capital? That’s where Oriel IPO shines:
- Commission-Free Funding: Raise funds without 5% platform fees.
- Tax-Efficient Deals: All SEIS/EIS-eligible campaigns curated for maximum relief.
- Educational Hub: Guides, webinars and checklists for every stage of your fundraising journey.
- Maggie’s AutoBlog: Our high-priority AI tool helps you generate SEO-friendly, GEO-targeted content in seconds—ideal for event recaps, blogs and press releases.
Don’t let your next big connection slip away. Join dozens of UK startups already using Oriel IPO to manage investor relationships, showcase SEIS/EIS benefits and raise funds faster.
Actionable Next Steps
- Pick 2–3 events that match your growth goals.
- Create tailored materials using Maggie’s AutoBlog.
- Schedule meetings via each event’s matchmaking app.
- After each forum, follow up through Oriel IPO—share your campaign, highlight EIS/SEIS benefits and seal the deal.
Attending a top-tier international investment forum is one of the most direct ways to supercharge your fundraising. Combine that with Oriel IPO’s commission-free, tax-efficient marketplace and you’ll be well on your way to hitting your 2025 milestones.
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