In collaboration with Lloyds Bank

Immerse Community Gathering

Community Gathering

This is a one-of-a kind event that supports you in reshaping your connections, fuelling your ambitions, and amplifying your network. This is a fantastic opportunity to build connections and hear from those who are successfully navigating the business economy.

This event brings together a mix of founders, working professionals, investors, mentors, speakers, & Lloyds Bank team members to help you build connections and foster growth within the community!

What's on offer

Book a 1-2-1 mentoring session for tailored 30-minute support.

Get insights on funding beyond VC—from debt to grants and crowdfunding

Support rising founders as they showcase their products and services.

Pitch your business to peers, experts, and potential investors in an open, supportive space.

Join us in Birmingham for our Community Gathering!

20 Sep 2025, Birmingham

We’re bringing the Community Gathering experience to Birmingham later this year! Keep an eye out for more updates—we can’t wait to connect with you there.

Meet the facilitators

Arlyne Chinyanganya

Founder, Roots to Froots

Yvonne Nagawa

Founding Partner and COO, Black Seed Ventures

Dan Pandeni Idhenga

Investor and Co-founder, London Venture Capital Network

Lee Lam

Founder of Startup Partner

Tahani Anne

Founder of Venturelytics

Horatio Georgestone

Managing Director at YDWC

Subira Jones

Certified Lifestyle Coach and International TED X Speaker

Resources

Black Business Support Hub

Black British in Business & Proud Report 2022

Lloyds Bank Academy

Immerse is brought to you in partnership with Lloyds Bank