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Find a co-founder in London

London is one of Europe’s largest tech hubs, with a deep pool of engineers, product people and operators, a strong financial sector and many investors. That depth is an advantage when looking for a partner, but the best profiles are also highly sought after, so a clear and compelling project matters.

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In short

To find a co-founder in London, publish your project on EasyCofounder with the role you need (CTO, CEO or CMO), filter talent by skills and location, and use the built-in messaging to shortlist candidates. Then meet in person, work on a small project together and agree on equity before committing.

On EasyCofounder, London founders describe their idea, its stage and what they offer a co-founder. Talent in London and across the UK lists skills and availability, and AI matching suggests complementary profiles. Remote and hybrid setups let you look well beyond the M25 if needed.

The startup ecosystem in London

  • A deep talent pool

    World-class universities such as Imperial College, UCL and King’s College London, plus many tech companies, produce engineers, data scientists and product managers.

  • Fintech and beyond

    The City makes London a natural base for fintech and insurtech, but the ecosystem also covers AI, health, media, climate and B2B software.

  • Close to investors

    Many venture capital firms and angel investors are based in London, which helps a complete founding team raise its first round.

Find your co-founder in 4 steps

  1. 1

    Create your free profile

    Describe your skills, your availability and what you bring to a founding team.

  2. 2

    Publish your project

    Say which role you are looking for (CTO, CEO, CMO…), the commitment expected and the equity on offer, in London.

  3. 3

    Let the matching work

    Filter talent by skill and location, or get suggestions of compatible profiles from the AI matching.

  4. 4

    Talk, then meet

    Chat through the built-in messaging, test your collaboration on a first project and put your agreement in writing in a shareholders’ agreement.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I meet a co-founder in London?

Start on EasyCofounder to reach targeted profiles, then use London’s many tech meetups, university entrepreneurship programmes and accelerators. Always meet in person before you commit.

Do I need to live in London to join a London startup?

Not necessarily. Many early teams work hybrid or fully remote. Say so in your project to open your search to the rest of the UK and Europe.

How do I find a technical co-founder in London?

Publish your project on EasyCofounder with the technical skills you expect and the equity you offer, filter developers by skill and location, and show real traction or customer insight to stand out.

How long does it take to find a co-founder in London?

Usually from a few weeks to a few months. A precise project (role, skills, equity, commitment) shortens the search considerably.

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