Founders Bring Their A-Game at Canopy Demo Night London
Mar 13, 2025
The energy at Canopy’s latest Demo Night – London Edition was electric. Hosted at Bayes Business School, the event brought together a vibrant mix of startup founders, investors, and the Canopy community for an evening of demos, feedback, and valuable connections. This wasn’t just about showcasing ideas—it was about validating, refining, and pushing startups closer to success with real-time insights from an engaged audience.
From AI-powered security solutions to sustainability consultancies, the night featured a diverse lineup of promising early-stage companies. With every founder taking the stage to share their vision, the room buzzed with excitement, curiosity, and support.
The Startups That Took the Stage
The night featured an incredible mix of founders tackling real-world problems with bold, scalable solutions:
- LeoCybSec– An AI security agent designed to protect small and medium-sized businesses from cyber threats. https://www.linkedin.com/in/giannis-kostakis/
- Student Venture – A "LinkedIn for students" that connects ambitious early talent with companies looking to hire, mentor, or engage with students in more effective ways. https://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-jeffery/
- ScoutLens – A tech-powered scouting platform that allows football clubs to find talent globally without the need for excessive travel. https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-adewumi-803668b/
- EcoG – A sustainability consultancy making it easier for small and medium-sized businesses to integrate sustainable practices without the hassle of complex digital tools. https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmabucknall/
- Fireline – A wildfire prevention AI that uses data visualization and prediction models to help firefighters allocate resources more effectively. https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-o-neill-shots-software-developer/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-sh/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorenzo-satta-chiris/
With real-time voting on Menti.com, attendees had the power to shape the night, giving founders not just encouragement but actionable feedback.
And the People’s Choice Winner is… Student Venture!
After an intense evening of pitches, the audience voted Student Venture, founded by Liam Jeffrey, as the People’s Choice Winner.
Liam’s pitch captivated the audience with his vision to transform how students gain experience and companies hire young talent. With partnerships already in place, including Unidays’ access to 29 million students worldwide, Student Venture is poised to reshape student recruitment.
Winning the People’s Choice means extra exposure, an exclusive interview, and a return invite to a future Demo Night to showcase their progress.
Join Us for the Next Canopy Demo Night!
The startup momentum doesn’t stop here. Our next Canopy Demo Night is happening on April 9 at Bayes Business School, Bunhill Road, London.
Whether you're a founder looking for validation, an investor scouting the next big thing, or just someone passionate about startups, this is your chance to be part of London’s most dynamic founder community.
🔥 Save the date, spread the word, and bring your energy. Let’s make it another night to remember!
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Connect with Liam of Student Venture - https://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-jeffery/
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