Author Archives: Emma Andrick

Ever wondered what really goes on behind closed doors when a VC decides to back a startup or pass on one? Join the Oxford Venture Capital Network for an evening with Luisa Baumann, who is researching founder psychology, and Brandon Walker, a former VC from San Francisco, where we’ll be delving into the decision-making processContinue reading “How are VC Decisions Made?”

Co-Founder Matching is coming to Ox Tech Week! Finding a co-founder is one of the most important steps in any founder’s journey. It’s where it all begins: the first person to buy into your vision, or someone to build alongside. When it’s right, it’s magical. If you’re building a startup and looking for a co-founder,Continue reading “Co-Founder Matching”

This time, the investors do the pitching. Leading venture capital firms will present their investment thesis, sector focus, and approach to partnering with early-stage founders. The audience is a curated group of Oxford’s most ambitious builders, researchers, and operators. 📍 Edmond Safra Lecture Theatre, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford 🗓 May 26, 2026, 6:00Continue reading “VC Reverse Pitch”

🎉 Something a little different is coming to Oxford on 15-16 May. Introducing an all-female, gamified hackathon co-hosted with Lumina House, Oxford Founders Society, EnSpire Oxford, Oxford Venture Capital Network, OX1 Incubator, Oxbridge AI Challenge & Oxbridge AI X and GirlsWhoML. Teams choose their challenges from a curated bingo board of ideas, with the winningContinue reading “Lumina House Hackathon”

We’re hosting a relaxed Pint & Pitch / OSF Office Hours evening 🍻 Come join us on the 11th May, 6:15-8:15pm, at The Lighthouse Pub. The idea is simple: drop in, grab a drink, and have an informal chat with us about what we do at the Oxford Seed Fund, ask about funding opportunities throughoutContinue reading “Pint & Pitch / Oxford Seed Fund Office Hours”

We’re excited to host Adam Knight, co-founder of Yaso and Oxford alumnus, for our next Fireside Chat, in collaboration with the Oxford China Group Yasso raised an $11 million Series A led by Puma Growth Partners, building a platform that enables global brands to access China’s Gen Z consumer market. Join us for a conversationContinue reading “Fireside chat with Adam Knight, Co-founder of YASO”

Female founders receive less than 3% of venture capital funding. Not because the talent isn’t there.
Not because the ambition isn’t there.But because access to capital – and the networks around it – still isn’t equal.So we’re bringing the right people into the same room. Together with Oxford Seed Fund, Oxford Venture Capital Network and EnSpireContinue reading “Female Founders & Funders”

Are we witnessing an AI gold rush – or the formation of the next tech bubble? Join us at Keble College for a timely discussion on one of the most pressing questions in technology and venture capital: should we be investing in AI right now? Featuring insights from Dr Ole Teutloff (Oxford Internet Institute), AaliyaContinue reading “AI Gold Rush and Investments”

How do founders get VC backing – and more importantly, how do they build strong, healthy relationships with investors as they grow? Join us for an in-person panel discussion bringing together founders and venture operators to unpack the realities of the VC-founder dynamic. We’ll cover what investors really look for, how trust is built overContinue reading “🔥 Health Tech Panel Discussion – Navigating VC-Founder Relationships”

Join us for an exclusive in-person fireside chat and open AMA with Alexander Schmitt, Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners. Lightspeed is one of the world’s leading VC firms – $40B+ AUM, 101 unicorns, 38 IPOs, including Snap, Anthropic, Stripe, Mistral, Rubrik, Epic Games, Wiz & GrubHub. Alex is a former founder turned VC who nowContinue reading “🔥 Fireside Chat & AMA with Alexander Schmitt – Lightspeed Venture Partners”