Alongside the Innovation Alley exhibition, we are running a series of Investor Pitch Sessions offering investors and those interested in the investment process the opportunity to attend structured presentations and hear what innovators have to offer.
Barclays Eagle Labs and Plexal Pitch Event
Tuesday 10 Sept, 13:30- 14:30 at the Exhibition Hall (Guildhall)
Are you a founder seeking fresh perspectives? If so, this is the workshop you’ve been waiting for! Join this dynamic, interactive session hosted by Barclays Eagle Labs and Plexal, with special guest Xavier Parkhouse-Parker, COO and co-founder of Cambridge Future Tech. Plus, you’ll have the chance to connect with fellow founders, exchange ideas, and build relationships that could lead to your next big breakthrough.
Cambridge Future Tech Pitch Event
Tuesday 10 Sept, 13:45 – 14:45 at the Court Room (Allia/Guildhall)
Cambridge Future Tech (CFT), a tech-first venture builder, works nationally with the best technical talent to turn cutting-edge technologies into market-leading companies. They are hosting a pitch event where delegates will witness cutting-edge innovations from companies including SAIF Systems and AutoPickr.
UKTIN Investor Pitch Session
Tuesday 10 Sept, 14:00 – 14:45 at King Room (Corn Exchange)
UK Telecoms Innovation Network (UKTIN) is partnering with Cambridge Tech Week to run a bespoke telecoms-focused investor pitch session, showcasing the latest innovative talent that telecoms has to offer. They’ve selected the top five start-ups to pitch their ideas and business plans to a small group of investors as part of our Innovation Alley and they would like you to join the session.
Founders Live Cambridge at Cambridge Tech Week
Tuesday 10 Sept, 15:00 – 15:55 at Court Room (Allia/Guildhall)
Hosted by UHY Hacker Young (East), this session offers a Fireside Chat where you can gain valuable insights and advice from a tech industry founder and a pitch competition where five founders showcase their innovative businesses, each with just 99 seconds to pitch!
KPMG Flip the Script – Investor Reverse Pitch Event
Tuesday 10 Sept, 15:00 – 15.45
Join us on Tuesday 10 September at 3:00pm, for a reverse pitch event, with a panel of investors including Campden Hill Capital, Hargreaves Hale and Antenna Digital Ventures, as they discuss the deal process and life after investment. They’ll share details first-hand of what they look for, how they support their portfolio and demystify their investment processes. And the best bit, you’ll have a chance to question the investors for a change. You’ll also hear from KPMG Acceleris, our early stage Venture Advisory team on VC trends and what founders should consider as they go to market to raise their Series A, and more!
Founder Focus – offscript: Unlocking Entrepreneurial Success
Tuesday 10 Sept, 13:30 – 14:35 at Exhibition space (Guildhall)
Are you a founder seeking fresh perspectives? If so, this is the workshop you’ve been waiting for.
Join us for a dynamic, interactive session hosted by Barclays Eagle Labs and Plexal. In this unique event, you—the audience—will lead the conversation.
Xavier Parkhouse-Parker, COO and co-founder of Cambridge Future Tech, will be on hand to respond to your real-time questions and challenges in product development and scaling. As an accomplished serial entrepreneur with over $10 million raised, Xavier is a founder with a wealth of experience in leading startups, and will be on hand to share his insights based on your needs.
This isn’t your typical fireside chat. We’re ditching the script, and nothing is off-limits. Your input shapes the discussion in this founder-first session.
Plus, you’ll have the chance to connect with fellow founders, exchange ideas, and build relationships that could lead to your next big breakthrough.
Sign up now to secure your spot and come ready to engage, challenge, and explore.
Speaker: Xavier Parkhouse-Parker, COO and co-founder of Cambridge Future Tech
Xavier Parkhouse-Parker is the COO and Co-Founder of Cambridge Future Tech; a uniquely technology-first venture builder, working closely with top-tier universities for positive global impact. He leads CFTs venture building activities. His team have co-founded 12 new DeepTech ventures in the past year and created over 70 highly skilled jobs.
An accomplished serial entrepreneur and founder with a wealth of experience in leading startups, Xavier started his first commercial project at 15 and founded his first venture whilst pursuing his undergraduate degree. He has since successfully raised over $10 million in investment for various innovative ventures, and has been recognised as a Young Innovator by CVC Capital Partners and National Entrepreneur of the Year by NACUE.
Xavier is Chair and Co-Founder of Literal Labs and currently sits on multiple DeepTech venture boards.
