Tide HQ - Business Networking Event in London for SMEs & Local Business Owners

Looking for quality business networking in London for SMEs and local business owners? Join an exclusive evening at Tide HQ, organised by Getshop Today, GMax Card, 3Edit and Tide - three products built by founders\, for founders. Hosted inside Tide’s headquarters in London. WHY ATTEND: Premium digital business card (£65 value) included with paid tickets - claim it on the night. Real connections - business partners, co-founders, customers & more Practical tools & insights to run your business smarter Connect with SMEs and local business owners, founders and decision-makers in the small and medium business area. FOUNDER PITCH CHALLENGE 2026 This networking evening forms part of the lead-up to the Founder Pitch Challenge 2026, taking place on 14 October at Tide HQ. If you're building a startup and considering pitching, this is an excellent opportunity to meet fellow founders, ask questions, and learn more about the competition before applications close. On 14 October, 10 shortlisted founders will pitch live to an expert judging panel of investors and experienced business leaders, competing for a share of the £5,000 prize fund. T&Cs Apply. Interested in pitching? Applications must be submitted separately via the official Founder Pitch Challenge application page. Registering for this networking event does not enter you into the competition. Apply to Founder Pitch Challenge Here WHO'LL BE ATTENDING SME owners and decision-makers Small business, local business, and growing company owners Founders, entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and bootstrapped business owners Independent freelance professionals building and scaling their businesses Business owners looking to grow their network, partnerships, and customer base ABOUT THIS STARTUP AND BUSINESS NETWORKING EVENT In the startup and business world, success rarely happens in isolation. The right connections unlock co-founders, early customers, and relationships that accelerate growth. But most networking events don't deliver that. After hundreds of iterations, we've built a format that actually works: Well-tested icebreakers (optional, but they work) to break the initial awkwardness "Quick intros" round - 30-60 seconds each so everyone knows who's who in the room Short talks from GMax Card on strategic networking and Tide on founder-friendly business tools On-the-spot Tide consultations - bring your banking and ops questions, get real answers Drinks and refreshments for real conversations to develop naturally Testimonials: Check out video testimonials from founders who've attended previous events. VENUE Tide HQ London Tide's modern headquarters provides an open, professional environment designed for founders and operators and built for collaboration. Part of our regular series. ORGANISERS Getshop Today - UK based eCommerce platform to build your own independent online store in minutes. 3Edit — The Stable, Affordable Alternative to AI Coding Leaders GMax Card - Free digital business cards, with Premium NFC smart cards and team networking tools. Hosted at Tide - The digital-first business banking solution built to support entrepreneurs and SMEs. DRESS CODE Business or smart casual recommended. IMPORTANT DETAILS Photography & Video: Content may be captured by Cine Eye Audiovisual Production Studio for promotional use. By attending, you agree to sign a media release form. If you prefer not to appear in photos or video, please reconsider if attending is the best choice. ID Requirements: Attendance for 18+ only. Proof of ID may be requested at reception. Refund Policy: Refunds available up to 1 day before the event if any. Meetup fees are non-refundable (if any). Attendance is at your own risk. Organisers are not liable for any loss, injury, or damage. Limited spaces - early registration is recommended.