Every month
Meet 5 Rare Founders
you'll want to stay in touch with
Meet 5 Rare Founders
you'll want to stay in touch with
Curated small-group meetups for the
Rare Founders network, where members connect beyond Linkedin and large events
Register Rare Founders network, where members connect beyond Linkedin and large events
How it works
We match small groups of people from the Rare Founders community for lunch or dinner — designed for real conversations and connections that go beyond LinkedIn
Answer a few questions
Fill in a short form so we can understand your vibe, interests, and what kind of conversations you’d value most right now
We handpick your group
We match you into a small table of 4-6 people from Rare Founders — people you’re likely to click with
We book the restaurant
We choose and book a place in central London that suits everyone’s food preferences and dietary requirements
(Meal cost not included)
(Meal cost not included)
Arrive & connect
We give your group simple, thoughtful conversation prompts that open the table up without feeling forced
The first Rare Founders meetups are happening in May 2026
Lunches and dinners: a new format designed to create space for meaningful, off-stage conversations between Rare Founders
Secure your spot Choosing the right spots
For your dinner or lunch, we'll pick a restaurant in central London that’s comfortable for conversation and works well for the group
A fit for every wallet
From casual bites to elegant dining
Inclusive menus
Something for every taste and dietary preference
Top-rated spots
Trusted restaurants with great food, service, and atmosphere
About us
One of the largest startup communities in the UK, bringing together over 24,000 founders and investors
Female-led London startup focused on helping people spend more meaningful time offline
FAQs
Do you have any questions?
Find answers below!
Find answers below!
- Your seat at the table, group matching, restaurant booking, and our conversation starters. Food & drinks are paid for separately by each participant
- We balance ages, professional background, and personality traits to create natural chemistry
- Founders, builders and investors from across the Rare Founders community — all stages, industries, and backgrounds are welcome!
- Each event type once a month: lunches at noon on a Tuesday and dinners at 19:00 on a Thursday
- For sure! Each time, we make sure that you're matched with different people
- Absolutely — we run different formats, so you can pick what works best for you. You will be able to book your spot after you fill in the onboarding form
- You can reschedule or cancel with a full refund up to 24 hours before your booking
All meetups follow the Rare Founders community standards.
Everyone attending agrees to the Rare Founders Code of Conduct, which is designed to ensure a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all participants.
Everyone attending agrees to the Rare Founders Code of Conduct, which is designed to ensure a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all participants.
- You will be automatically added to each other's network through SoPhy - the app by RareFounders, that helps founders, investors and operators keep track of every person they meet
Meet other Rare Founders
In a space created to connect, share experiences, and support one another — beyond traditional networking events
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