STEP INTO SXSW LONDON STARTUP VILLAGE

Join the Village and put your startup in the global spotlight. Connect with influential investors, founders, business leaders and journalists in a dedicated hub. 

WHERE STARTUPS GROW 

The Village is for bold, innovative early-stage businesses to showcase innovation.

By fostering meaningful connections between startups and the broader tech and business communities, it’s a launching pad for growth. 

WHY JOIN US?

INSIDE THE VILLAGE

Located in our Shoreditch campus, the Village features 30 Start-Up Pods alongside a networking lounge and cafe - all designed to spark collaboration and connection. This buzzing ecosystem is where ideas flourish, partnerships form, and deals happen.

START-UP PODS

Each Pod includes:
2 Conference passes with full event access.
1m² Structure with branded headboard, shelf tabletop, information board, and storage box.
Inclusion in the SXSW London app to enhance visibility and engagement. Pods can be booked on a one to four day basis.

POD VISIBILITY

All Pods are strategically placed close to relevant conference content covering startups and VCs in the Business & Innovation track. This ensures maximum audience relevance and exposure and the right footfall. 

Eligibility Criteria

  • Start-Ups:

    Seed funding under £5M (or local equivalent), 1–10 employees, under 3 years in business.

  • Scale-Ups:

    Series A funding under £15M (or local equivalent), 10+ employees, 20% YoY revenue growth over 3 years.

Who Should Attend?

Entrepreneurs & Founders

Showcase your startup, gain visibility, and connect with investors and industry leaders.

Investors & Business Leaders

Engage with the next generation of disruptive innovation and discover groundbreaking ventures. 

Dive into the latest VR, AI, gaming and emerging tech innovations across a supercharged programme of talks and exhibits at the SXSW London Conference.

Tech & Media Professionals

Get to know the next wave of game-changing startups and innovations transforming our world.  

NURTURING STARTUP SUCCESS

SXSW London is a home for startups, and the Village embodies our commitment to supporting the next generation of global leaders. It provides a vital platform for connection-building, profile-raising and innovation. Emerging companies gain access to an influential audience attending SXSW London from Europe and across the globe. 

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