FOUNDERS NIGHT #7 | best networking event at WebSummit'25

Get a strategic head start on your Web Summit week. One night before the official kickoff, we’re gathering for an exclusive night of curated connections and incredible fun. Forge key partnerships before everyone else arrives, set against panoramic views of the city.

The night kicks off with "Pitch Training" our pitching showcase. We’re giving the stage to a handful of trailblazing startups to pitch their vision live to a room packed with influential investors and industry veterans.

This is your chance to grab a drink and connect with a curated crowd of international founders and decision-makers at the legendary informal gathering hosted by the Startup Founders Association from Poland.

We have been organizing this event since 2018, you can check the footage here 2022 and 2023, 2024.

Secure yourself a spot among a like minded crowd of entrepreneurs and investors. If it’s your first time on WS in Lisbon - our party is a great place to start

• learn about the event and the city,
• get hints about the best parties and side events
• and meet people worth knowing

What you can expect during Startup Founders Night #6

• snacks and welcome drink for each guest
• presentation of international startups
• company of 400+ innovators, entrepreneurs and investors
• music set by a DJ
• views, chats and memorable moments

Best ways to get to Carmo Rooftop:

1. By Car/Ride-Share (Uber/Bolt/Taxi):
   • Drop-off address: Largo do Carmo 1, 1200-022 Lisboa
   • 2-minute walk to the venue
2. By Public Transportation:
   • Metro: Take the Blue (Azul) or Green (Verde) line to Baixa-Chiado station
   • From Baixa-Chiado station, take the Chiado exit (not Baixa)
   • Walk up Rua do Carmo (about 5 minutes)
   • Turn right at Largo do Carmo - the venue will be visible
3. From WebSummit Venue (Altice Arena):
   • Metro: Take the Red Line (Vermelha) from Oriente
   • Change to Blue/Green Line at São Sebastião
   • Exit at Baixa-Chiado station • Follow directions above

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