Investor Connect: Pitch & Deal Flow Night | Chicago

2026-11-25 · 19:00:00 · Chicago

Joy District

112 West Hubbard Street, Chicago, IL 60654

Held at Joy District in Chicago, this evening brings founders and active check-writers together for structured networking and presentations from 3 to 5 selected startups.

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 Toronto. 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 required to

Founder brief

Who should attend

Founders actively raising capital across AI, Web3, HealthTech, and general tech will find direct access to early-stage capital here. It also serves angel investors, venture capital partners, scouts, and analysts seeking deal flow with clear signals around team, traction, and terms.

What happens

Proceedings kick off with check-in from 6:45 PM, followed by an hour of structured networking where founders and investors exchange challenges. After a short interlude, three to five pre-screened companies deliver live pitches with Q&A until 9:30 PM, concluding with informal conversation.

Who's in the room

Attendees include check-writing angel investors, institutional venture associates, scouting analysts, and tech founders across diverse stages. Participants attend to evaluate immediate fundraising opportunities, share market perspective, and establish pipelines for weekly deal introductions following the gathering.

How to prepare

Arrive ready to articulate your current raise, traction, and specific funding ask without unnecessary preamble. Bring concise explanations of your technical differentiation, and prepare specific operational questions to discuss during the dedicated one-hour interactive problem-solving session before pitches begin.

Organizer: Ascent Valley

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At a glance

Tickets
Free – 65.85 USD
Refunds
Refunds up to 1 day before event
Sectors
Agnostic
Ticket options
  • General Admission — Paid
  • Investor Access — Free (By approval)

Agenda

  1. 6:45 PM – 7:20 PM · Check-in — Check in, grab a drink, and start meeting fellow founders, builders, and investors before the program begins.
  2. 7:20 PM – 8:20 PM · Interactive Networking Session — A structured networking format designed to help participants share challenges, exchange insights, and connect with people who can help solve real startup problems.
  3. 8:20 PM – 8:40 PM · Break — Time to recharge, continue conversations, and prepare for the startup pitch session.
  4. 8:50 PM – 9:30 PM · Startup Pitch Session — A structured networking format designed to help participants share challenges, exchange insights, and connect with people who can help solve real startup problems.
  5. 9:30 PM – 10:00 PM · Chill Networking — Informal conversation to wrap up.

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