Investor Connect: Pitch & Deal Flow Night in Miami

2026-12-03 · 18:30:00 · Miami

Candela Bar Brickell

900 South Miami Avenue, FL 33130, Miami

Held at Candela Bar Brickell in Miami, this pitch competition features four to six founders pitching directly to investors, bracketed by structured networking sessions.

A focused Pitch and Networking night with live startup pitches, direct investor feedback, and time to meet relevant founders and peers.

🚀 Join our event in Miami! 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. Please apply via Luma or send us an email so we can issue the ticket. If you'd like to access our database of promising startups or provide mentorship support to our best st

Founder brief

Who should attend

Early-stage and serial founders seeking candid feedback or early-stage capital will find value here, regardless of their sector. Operators, business advisors, marketers, and international entrepreneurs looking to build connections across the Miami ecosystem also fit the room well.

What happens

Check-in and informal networking run from 6:30 PM until an official kickoff and interactive networking segment at 7:00 PM. At 7:30 PM, selected startups give five-minute pitches covering their core idea, business model, and target market, followed by investor Q&A and direct critiques. The gathering finishes with open networking until 9:30 PM.

Who's in the room

Attendees include startup founders, angels, VC partners, venture scouts, and operators. The crowd also draws AI specialists, salespeople, and visiting entrepreneurs traveling from Europe, Asia, and the United Kingdom.

How to prepare

Selected presenters should tighten a five-minute deck to address the core problem, target market, and traction before taking investor critique. General attendees should arrive early at 6:30 PM with a concise description of their venture to capitalize on the structured networking rounds.

Organizer: Startup Valley

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At a glance

Tickets
Free – 550 USD
Format
4-6 selected founders pitch for 5 minutes each, followed by Q&A and direct investor feedback. Structured networking before and after.
Refunds
Refunds up to 1 day before event
Stage
Any
Sectors
Agnostic

Agenda

  1. 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM · Registration — Guests register, receive badges, and event programs. This is an opportunity for casual networking, making first connections, and preparing for the event.
  2. 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM · Event Kickoff & Interactive Networking — Official welcome from the organizers with a brief overview of the event goals and schedule. Interactive networking session to connect with key contacts.
  3. 7:30 PM – 8:20 PM · Startup Pitch Session — Startups present their projects to investors and experts. Each team has 5 minutes to pitch, covering the project’s core idea, business model, and target market.
  4. 8:20 PM – 9:30 PM · Chill & Networking — Participants enjoy casual conversations with investors, discuss collaboration opportunities, and exchange ideas over refreshments.

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