The Road to Growth | Lessons from Giant Ventures, Atomico & OMERS
2026-10-28 · 18:00:00 · London
Soho House 76 Dean Street, 76 Dean St, London W1D 3SQ, UK
Soho House 76 Dean Street, London
Hosted at Soho House on Dean Street, this gathering features insights from venture capital leaders on scaling startups, followed by an evening of informal networking.
Get up-to-date information at: https://luma.com/novabook-0uce
Address: Soho House 76 Dean Street London, United Kingdom
Hosted by Lottie Richards & Stephen Wilks
Founder brief
Who should attend
Founders navigating early and growth stages will find the venture-focused discussion directly relevant. It appeals to entrepreneurs seeking practical perspectives on scaling from experienced investors alongside peers building in the London ecosystem.
What happens
Welcome drinks start at 18:30 before host Novabook delivers an opening address at 19:00. A fireside chat featuring Giant Ventures partner Will Dufton follows shortly after, concluding with an hour of networking over drinks and canapés until 21:00.
Who's in the room
Novabook co-founder and CEO Stephen Wilks hosts alongside Lottie Richards. Giant Ventures partner Will Dufton leads the discussion, drawing a crowd interested in insights linked to funds like Giant Ventures, Atomico, and OMERS.
How to prepare
Review recent portfolio moves by Giant Ventures to frame thoughtful questions for the fireside chat. Plan a concise explanation of your startup's core traction metrics to make the most of the post-talk networking hour.
Organizer: Novabook
At a glance
- Tickets
- Free
Agenda
- 18:30 · Welcome drinks
- 19:00 · Warm welcome from Novabook
- 19:10 · Fireside chat with Will Dufton
- 20:00 · Networking over drinks & canapés
- 21:00 · Event close
Speakers, judges and hosts
- Stephen Wilks — Co-founder and CEO, Novabook (Host)
- Will Dufton — Partner, Giant Ventures (Speaker)
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