FOUNDER PITCH NIGHT · LONDON

Wray Forward · Pitch & Rum Punch, September edition

Foundervine and Wray & Nephew brought founders to the stage for another Wray Forward Pitch & Rum Punch night. Our photographs follow the live pitches, judges, audience reactions, prize moments and conversations around the event.

WHEN: 2 September 2026
FORMAT: Founder pitches, judging and networking
CLIENT: Foundervine · Wray Forward
COVERAGE: Pitches, judges, awards and guests

About the pitch night · The September edition gave Black-owned businesses a stage to pitch, meet a panel of judges and connect with the wider founder community.

A founder pitches to a full audience at Wray Forward Pitch and Rum Punch — A founder pitches to a full audience at Wray Forward Pitch & Rum Punch

THE FOUNDERS AND THE ROOM

The pitch night in photographs

Live pitches, focused judges, prize moments and candid conversations from the night.
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