Edinburgh is well-versed in building bridges but what does it actually take to go global? From US biotech investors sharing their fundraising advice, researcher-turned-founders sharing their journeys, and a session on export finance, join us for a Thursday Gathering on building bridges and accelerating growth.
Meaningful ideas and changes are sparked when serendipitous connection collides with intention. The Thursday Gathering is our free, weekly meet-up that connects people from across Edinburgh’s innovation community to make things happen. Every Thursday, we bring together innovators of all backgrounds, from founders and investors to students and researchers, to discuss big ideas and connect human to human.
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If you require accessibility assistance or special accommodations, please contact us at hello@venturecafeedinburgh.org ahead of the event.
Grab a drink, and join the conversation! Whether you're looking to meet potential collaborators, exchange ideas, grow your network, or simply continue the conversation, this is a great opportunity to connect with fellow innovators, entrepreneurs, and members of the community. You never know where a conversation might lead!
Discover how export credit agency (ECA) financing can offer venture-backed technology companies another way to fund growth. As part of International Trade Week 2026, this session is intended to demystify how this works in practice – a panel of experts will discuss how UK Export Finance (UKEF) can fit into a company’s capital stack, using real-world examples to show how it can support opportunities overseas.
Take a seat and hear from Venture Café Edinburgh Director, Claudia Cavalluzzo who will go through how to make the most of a Thursday Gathering and give you a quick preview of what's in line for this week's event.
Venture Café is a global movement built on a simple but powerful belief: isolation is the enemy of innovation.
At our weekly Thursday Gatherings, we connect creators, entrepreneurs, investors, coworkers, students and visionaries to build strong, inclusive and equitable innovation ecosystem. As ecosystem activators, Venture Café Edinburgh is creating a central hub for the city's innovation ecosystem, driving visibility, collaboration and community.
And if you’d like to get more involved with Venture Café, there are plenty of ways to join our network:
🤝 Become a partner
🎤 Speak at an upcoming Thursday Gathering
🙌 Join our ambassador team
We usually ask founders to do the pitching, but this time we're handing the mic the other way. As part of the recently launched Scotland-Massachusetts Bio-Bridge programme connecting the Boston and Edinburgh biotech ecosystems, we are welcoming a delegation of US life sciences venture capitalists to Venture Café Edinburgh. Join us for a session where leading investors will take the stage to share advice on fundraising in the US and insights into what they are looking for in their next biotech investment, followed by audience Q&A.
Edinburgh is well-versed in building bridges but what does it actually take to go global? From US biotech investors sharing their fundraising advice, researcher-turned-founders sharing their journeys, and a session on export finance, join us for a Thursday Gathering on building bridges and accelerating growth.
Meaningful ideas and changes are sparked when serendipitous connection collides with intention. The Thursday Gathering is our free, weekly meet-up that connects people from across Edinburgh’s innovation community to make things happen. Every Thursday, we bring together innovators of all backgrounds, from founders and investors to students and researchers, to discuss big ideas and connect human to human.
Powered by Advanced Research + Invention Agency
If you require accessibility assistance or special accommodations, please contact us at hello@venturecafeedinburgh.org ahead of the event.
Grab a drink, and join the conversation! Whether you're looking to meet potential collaborators, exchange ideas, grow your network, or simply continue the conversation, this is a great opportunity to connect with fellow innovators, entrepreneurs, and members of the community. You never know where a conversation might lead!
Discover how export credit agency (ECA) financing can offer venture-backed technology companies another way to fund growth. As part of International Trade Week 2026, this session is intended to demystify how this works in practice – a panel of experts will discuss how UK Export Finance (UKEF) can fit into a company’s capital stack, using real-world examples to show how it can support opportunities overseas.
Take a seat and hear from Venture Café Edinburgh Director, Claudia Cavalluzzo who will go through how to make the most of a Thursday Gathering and give you a quick preview of what's in line for this week's event.
Venture Café is a global movement built on a simple but powerful belief: isolation is the enemy of innovation.
At our weekly Thursday Gatherings, we connect creators, entrepreneurs, investors, coworkers, students and visionaries to build strong, inclusive and equitable innovation ecosystem. As ecosystem activators, Venture Café Edinburgh is creating a central hub for the city's innovation ecosystem, driving visibility, collaboration and community.
And if you’d like to get more involved with Venture Café, there are plenty of ways to join our network:
🤝 Become a partner
🎤 Speak at an upcoming Thursday Gathering
🙌 Join our ambassador team
We usually ask founders to do the pitching, but this time we're handing the mic the other way. As part of the recently launched Scotland-Massachusetts Bio-Bridge programme connecting the Boston and Edinburgh biotech ecosystems, we are welcoming a delegation of US life sciences venture capitalists to Venture Café Edinburgh. Join us for a session where leading investors will take the stage to share advice on fundraising in the US and insights into what they are looking for in their next biotech investment, followed by audience Q&A.