Investor Connect: Pitch & Deal Flow Night | San Francisco
2026-09-09 · 19:00:00 · San Francisco
AI Start Academy
2131 Lombard Street, San Francisco, CA 94123
Meet startups, investors, and access ongoing deal flow with weekly intros and early opportunities. Free for approved investors.
Investor Connect: Pitch & Deal Flow Night Join a focused investor session in San Francisco. 3–5 pre-screened startups will present in a relaxed, high-signal environment. Startup list available in advance upon request. Free for approved investors. Paid tickets available. 👉 Apply as an investor or get your ticket
What You Actually Get startups at different stages, actively raising clear investment signals (team, traction, ask) direct access to founders live presentations with Q&A context from other active investors You don’t come here to network or wait for pitches. You come when it’s time to evaluate deals - and share your perspective.
Who Shows Up Angel investors actively writing checks VC partners and associates Scouts and analysts sourcing deals Founders in AI, Web3, HealthTech, and Tech People here are not browsing - they come to evaluate opportunities, exchange context, and move deals forward People who, while operating locally, are exploring opportunities to diversify risk and engage globally.
Beyond the Event The event is the entry point. After participation, you get: weekly deal flow direct founder introductions access to opportunities aligned with your thesis Most attend once. Serious investors stay for the pipeline. Apply to access deal flow
Access Options 🎟 General Admission — Paid ✅ Investor Access — Free (by approval) Approval requir
Organizer: Ascent Valley
At a glance
- Tickets
- Free for approved investors; paid tickets available
- Format
- 3–5 pre-screened startups present in a relaxed, high-signal environment. Pitch session: 8 minutes each plus Q&A. Follow-up discussions for direct conversations. Ages 21+.
- Who can apply
- Approved investors attend free; others may purchase tickets. Ages 21+.
- Refunds
- Refunds up to 1 day before event
- Sectors
- Ai ml, Crypto web3, Healthtech
- Ticket options
- General Admission — Paid
- Investor Access — Free (by approval)
Agenda
- 8:50 PM – 9:30 PM · Pitch Session — 3–5 startups presenting (8 min each + Q&A) Focus: team, traction, raise, investor questions
- 9:30 PM – 10:00 PM · Follow-ups & Discussions — Direct conversations with founders and investors. Deeper evaluation and next steps.
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