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Pitch and Startup Networking by Startup Valley

Hosted by Startup Valley

When
6:00 – 9:00 PM
Where
Downtown
Format
Pitch Event / Demo Day
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/ About this event

Join Startup Valley Pitch Night Tech Week Special Edition!

We design Pitch and Networking nights to help founders sharpen their thinking through direct, candid feedback and to give strong investors access to serious teams.

​Our pitch night is complemented by a structured networking session before and after the pitch session.

💡 What to expect:

​Startups pitch live and receive focused feedback from angels and VC partners

​Structured networking session before and after the pitches

​Entrepreneurs, startup founders, and operators are joining to network, exchange ideas, and build strong connections

​Active investors and venture scouts joining to discover the best startups early

​🤝 Who you will meet at the event:

​Founders

​Investors, VC partners, Venture Scouts

​Marketers, Salespeople, Business Advisors

​Industry Disruptors

​AI Experts

​Entrepreneurs from Europe, Asia, and the United Kingdom

​💼 We Welcome New Investors:

​We invite investors to our event to expand their network, get acquainted with new startups, evaluate them, share feedback, and participate in discussions with early-stage and serial founders.

​We offer complimentary tickets to institutional investors, angels, and venture scouts with a proven track record.

​If you'd like to access our database of promising startups or provide mentorship support to our best startups, please fill out this short Investor Application Form, and our team will contact you.

​🎤 Want to Pitch?

​A limited number of founders will have the opportunity to pitch their startup or business to a panel of investors and experts.

​4-6 selected founders will pitch their startup, followed by a short Q&A where participants can ask questions and share feedback.

​Apply by filling out the Pitch Application Form and sending us your pitch deck.

​Spots are limited, and we select founders in advance.

​To maintain high-quality pitches, you are required to present with a pitch deck. We will share our pitching guide and, if you'd like, coach you so you're fully prepared for pitch night.

​🏆 The best startups will be featured across our social media and included in our investor newsletter.

This event is a part of #LATechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.

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