Join the Next RTC Investment Pitch Event for Tech Firms in Thames Valley

Reading and Thames Valley tech leaders it’s time to pitch investors, network with peers and meet expert advisors at RTC’s investment event.

The Reading Tech Cluster (RTC) invites tech firms and advisors from Reading, Berkshire and the wider Thames Valley to join its next Investment Pitch Event.

The event is open to all leaders of firms, entrepreneurs, advisors and academics interested in the region’s tech sector. For this event members and non-members of the RTC are welcome.

The event is designed to support startups and scale-ups seeking growth capital from banks, venture capitalists, angel investors, and private equity firms.

Eight innovative tech firms from the region will be chosen to pitch their businesses to leading investors and corporate finance experts. We’ll also hear from two expert keynote speakers.

Event attendees will include industry peers, advisors, and academics, offering everyone valuable networking opportunities.

Refreshments and a light lunch over networking is provided.

Register today: Tickets are limited so secure your place now to network with investors, advisors and fellow tech leaders.

Why attend?

  • Learn from peers: Hear from other ambitious tech founders and scale-up leaders in the Thames Valley as they share their business plans.
  • Network with investors and other expert advisors: Meet with advisors, venture capitalists, angel investors, private equity firms, banks and corporate finance professionals actively seeking opportunities in the region.

Apply to pitch
Tech firms seeking growth capital can also apply to pitch at the event. Find out more by emailing info@readingtechcluster.com, include in the subject line “Tell me how to apply” and one of our team will be in touch.

Organisations must be members of the RTC to apply. Find out more here.

Become a member of the Reading Tech Cluster
Membership of the RTC is open to any organisation active in the tech sector in Reading, Berkshire and the wider Thames Valley region. Membership opens up access to events, learning and networking opportunities. Click here to sign up for the membership level that’s right for you.

Getting to Campus Reading International
We recommend getting one of the regular buses from Reading train station to Campus Reading International. They take approx. 20 minutes and run every 15 minutes. There is limited parking onsite.

Sponsors and supporters
This event is made possible thanks to the generous support of our event sponsor and host Campus Reading International. Plus the ongoing support of our corporate sponsors: Activate Learning Education Trust; Blake Morgan LLP; Boyes Turner LLP; British Business Bank; Insider Media; EY Reading; GCS; Henley Business School, University of Reading; Openshaw & Co; Osborne Clarke LLP; Pulsant; Raise Communications; REDA; Thames Valley Society of Chartered Accountants; The FSE Group; The Skills and Business Hub (formerly Berkshire LEP); Undertwok Creative; and Xantho Ventures Ltd.

Event details

Date

26th February 2026

Time

09:00 - 13:30

Location

Event Studio, Campus Reading International, A33 Basingstoke Rd, Reading RG2 6DA

Contact details

info@readingtechcluster.com

Limited spaces – reservation required