Investor Connect: Pitch & Deal Flow Night in NYC Manhattan

2026-12-02 · 18:00:00 · New York

Whiskey Cellar NYC

77 East 7th Street, New York, NY 10003

Startup Valley hosts an evening of live startup pitches and structured networking on December 2, 2026, at Whiskey Cellar NYC in Manhattan.

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

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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

Founder brief

Who should attend

Early-stage and serial entrepreneurs across any sector looking for investor feedback or deal flow will find this relevant. It suits founders ready to present their business model on stage, as well as operators, sales leads, and marketers seeking partnerships or peer connections.

What happens

Check-in and casual networking run from 6:00 PM until 6:30 PM, followed by an official welcome and interactive networking. Between 7:00 PM and 7:50 PM, four to six selected founders give five-minute pitches followed by investor Q&A. The final hour is dedicated to casual conversations and refreshments.

Who's in the room

Attendees gather angels, VC partners, and venture scouts seeking early-stage teams. Alongside local founders, participants include business advisors, AI experts, and international entrepreneurs visiting from Europe, Asia, and the United Kingdom.

How to prepare

Selected presenters need to rehearse a tight five-minute deck focusing clearly on the core concept, market size, and business model. Non-pitching founders should prepare a concise verbal overview of their startup and specific questions for the venture scouts and angels during the interactive networking segments.

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. Structured networking before and after the pitch session.
Refunds
Refunds up to 1 day before event
Stage
Any
Sectors
Agnostic

Agenda

  1. 6:00 PM – 6:30 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. 6:30 PM – 7:00 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. 7:00 PM – 7:50 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. 7:50 PM – 9:00 PM · Chill & Networking — Participants enjoy casual conversations with investors, discuss collaboration opportunities, and exchange ideas over refreshments.

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