Hands-On CTOs | Meet London's Top Startup Founders in One Night | OPUS x Foundermatcha Event
Skip the Job Boards. Meet Founders Directly.
You've built products people use. Now it's time to build something that's yours.
On February 4th in London, OPUS and Foundermatcha are hosting a Founder ↔ Engineer Speed-Dating Event designed for full-stack engineers who want to join early-stage startups at exactly the right moment.
This isn't speculative networking. Every founder attending has been vetted by OPUS, London's premier invite-only community for elite startup founders, is actively building, and has a real need for technical leadership or early engineering support.
Why This Event Exists
Traditional startup hiring is broken. Founders post vague job descriptions. Engineers send dozens of applications. Nothing happens.
We've built a better system. Conversations that skip the BS and go straight to: Could we build something great together?
Who You'll Meet
To give you a sense of who's attending:
→ A security-focused startup founder who reached $1M+ ARR in three months, now looking for a AI Engineer and a cybersecurity engineer
→ A serial entrepreneur building an inheritance management app, actively looking for LLM and Rust engineers
→ A founder of an AI-powered wealth management platform searching for a senior full-stack engineer with AI experience
OPUS attracts ambitious builders working across SaaS platforms, consumer apps with early traction, fintech and proptech products, healthtech startups, and AI-powered tools.
These aren't \"idea guys.\" They're founders with momentum who need someone technical to help them scale.
What to Expect
→ 1:1 conversations with founders building real products
→ Vetted, exceptional founders from OPUS's exclusive ecosystem
→ Time to explore fit without the pressure of a formal interview
→ Relaxed environment with beer, pizza, and genuine conversations
→ Clear next steps if there's mutual interest—no ghosting, no ambiguity
A Foundermatcha team member will personally follow up after the event to help you and your top matches move forward.
Who Should Apply
CTOs/engineers ready to join UK startups as co-founders or early team members. Compensation varies by stage, equity-heavy, cash, or hybrid setups.
You might be:
* A senior engineer wanting more ownership and impact
* Someone who's been freelancing and ready to commit to one vision
* An engineer frustrated by corporate velocity who wants to move fast
* A builder with side projects looking to turn one into a real company
If you're ready to build, this is where it starts.
Event Details
📅 Wednesday, February 4th | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
📍 London
💷 Tickets: £5 (includes food & drinks)
How It Works
* Submit your CV
* We'll review your profile and call shortlisted candidates to discuss fit
* If matched, you'll receive an event invite
* Attend the event and meet founders face-to-face in structured 1:1s
About OPUS
OPUS is London's most selective community for exceptional startup founders. Membership is invitation-only, curating the city's highest-caliber builders and providing them with world-class resources, mentorship, and network access to accelerate growth.
About Foundermatcha
Foundermatcha is a psychology-driven matchmaking platform for founders and engineers. We use AI to match people based on values, vision, and working style—not just skills on a résumé.
Your next co-founder might be in the room.
Apply now. If you're a fit, we'll reach out within 48 hours.