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London Startup Meetup

eChai Ventures London will be hosting the small gathering of founders and startups folks on 27th Sept, Wednesday from 6 pm to 8 pm.

eChai Ventures London will be hosting the small gathering of founders and startups folks on 27th Sept, Wednesday from 6 pm to 8 pm.

Wednesday, 27 September 2023
6:00–8:00 PM IST
The Craft Beer Co. Clerkenwell, 82 Leather Ln, London EC1N 7TR, United Kingdom.
London
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The Craft Beer Co. Clerkenwell, 82 Leather Ln, London EC1N 7TR, United Kingdom.
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