International Missions |The Growth Collective 

Are you ready to expand your B2B business into Europe's most dynamic startup ecosystem? Join our exclusive 4-day B2B Growth Mission to London designed specifically for founders, sales leaders, marketers, and business development executives. 
 
Registration Deadline: Friday, March 14 at 12:00 PM 

Why London? 

London stands as the beating heart of Europe's tech and business landscape, offering unparalleled opportunities for B2B and SaaS companies looking to scale internationally. As Europe's leading tech hub, London offers: 

• Access to Capital: Home to more than 1,000 VC firms and numerous angel networks, with over £15 billion invested in UK tech companies annually 

• Talent Pool: Access to a diverse workforce of over 300,000 tech professionals and graduates from world-class universities 

• B2B Opportunity: Headquarters to 40% of European Fortune 500 companies, creating abundant enterprise sales opportunities 

• Regulatory Gateway: A strategic entry point to the UK market of 67 million consumers and a stepping stone to global expansion 

• Innovation Ecosystem: A dense network of accelerators, incubators, and co-working spaces fostering collaboration 

• Sector Diversity: Thriving fintech, healthtech, edtech, and enterprise software sectors offering partnership opportunities 

• Government Support: Tax incentives and innovation grants specifically designed for growing tech companies 

This mission provides the perfect launchpad for your UK market entry or expansion, with tailored insights into navigating London's dynamic business environment. 

What You'll Experience 

 Over four immersive days, you'll: 

• Design and refine your UK go-to-market strategy with expert guidance 

• Connect with prospective partners, advisors, and investors 

• Participate in targeted B2B meetings to accelerate your growth 

• Learn from those who've successfully scaled in the UK market 

Program Highlights 

• Mini-Masterclasses focused on UK-specific B2B strategies:  

• Venture Capital landscape 

• B2B Channel Marketing 

• Enterprise Sales techniques 

• Product Led Growth implementation 

• Optimizing SDR & AE performance 

• And more! 

• Exclusive Pitch & Networking Event with 20+ VCs eager to invest in Benelux & Italian startups 

• Personal insights from Stijn Christiaens, Co-Founder of Belgian unicorn Collibra 

• Direct access to Belgium's success stories in London (Collibra, Deliverect, Smartfin) and top British tech leaders backed by renowned investors like Index Ventures, Atomico, and AXA Venture Partners 

• Case study from a founder who bootstrapped to €10M ARR through product-led growth 

• Peer-to-peer sessions for collaborative learning and problem-solving 

Who Should Attend 

This cross-sector mission is ideal for: 

• Startups and scaleups with B2B or B2B SaaS business models 

• CEOs and Founders 

• Chief Revenue Officers 

• Sales Leaders 

• Marketing Executives 

• Partnership Leads 

• Business Development Professionals 

Mission Details 

Dates: May 12-15, 2024 (Monday-Thursday) 

Location: London, UK 

Participation Fee: €2,106  

Fee includes all visits, expert learning sessions, B2B meetings, the Pitch & Networking Event, up to two group dinners, and catered lunches. 

Limited Spaces Available 

This is a rare opportunity to be surrounded by revenue-minded leaders from across the istart portfolio and Europe. If you participated in our first B2B Growth Mission to Eindhoven and Amsterdam, you'll find this second edition supercharged – bigger, better, and more in-depth, with enhanced learning opportunities and networking moments designed to improve your bottom line. 

Questions? 

Contact Andrew Herweg at andrew.herweg@imec.be for more information.