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NOTE: We've hit capacity. If you're an Investor or VIP, please show early. Due to demand, we'll have an Investor and VIP line. We've already reached out to some via email and calendar invite.
FOUNDERS: To Apply to Pitch, please complete the following form: https://demos.aicollective.com/KDX/submit
A curated SF Tech Week AI investor pitch night: 6 selected, institutionally backed AI startups present brief investment cases, receive moderated investor questions and feedback, and join structured founder–investor networking at 9Zero.
Presented by our premier sponsors, Base44 and 9Zero Capital.
We pack the house with an interactive pitch night with over 250+ attendees. The energy, crowd, and caliber of builders make it one of our most unforgettable nights. Now we are bringing it to SF Tech Week!
Join an audience of top investors as founders take the stage to pitch their boldest moonshot ideas to win the funding that brings them to life.
Previous startups received investment for offering amazing products that solve a real problem in a niche and lucrative market where AI technology provided a real unlock.
San Francisco’s brightest minds, the most explosive new companies, and one high‑stakes night focused on vision, fundraising, and next‑gen innovation!
Powered by The AI Collective, here's what's in store: ⚡️ 6 elite curated pitches from the Bay's most visionary AI founders (from brand-new to breakout) 🧬 Interactive Pitch Night App to connect, follow up, and join waitlists instantly 💰 Expert judges – our expert panel of VCs and operators will challenge the founders on their vision and strategy in real time. 🏆 Live community voting to crown the night’s champions and etch them into our Hall of Fame 🥇 Winning pitch startups will receive awards to reflect their vision, traction, and conviction.
Our Judge Line-Up:
- Angelo Del Priore - Partner @ HP Tech Ventures - Jing Xiong - AI Investment Director @ YZi Labs - Ed Wilson - Founder @ Impulsum Ventures - Grace Gong - Founder @ Smart Venture Media - Priya S. - Vice President, Startup Banking @ Silicon Valley Bank
This event is a part of #SFTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
