Investor Connect: Pitch & Deal Flow Night in San Francisco

2026-11-04 · 19:00:00 · San Francisco

AI Start Academy

995 Market Street, San Francisco

Startup Valley hosts a pitch competition and networking night at AI Start Academy in San Francisco, featuring five-minute founder presentations and direct feedback from active investors.

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 San Francisco!

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 t

Founder brief

Who should attend

Early-stage and serial founders seeking candid feedback, as well as operators, business advisors, and marketers looking to expand their venture network, will find value here. It also caters to international entrepreneurs hailing from Europe, Asia, and the United Kingdom.

What happens

Proceedings begin at 7:00 PM with registration and informal introductions, followed by an official welcome and interactive networking at 7:30 PM. From 8:00 PM to 8:50 PM, startups present five-minute live pitches to a panel of experts. The gathering concludes with open networking and discussions over refreshments until 10:00 PM.

Who's in the room

Attendees include business angels, venture capital partners, venture scouts, and industry disruptors alongside technical specialists such as AI experts. Founders mingle with sales professionals and fellow startup leaders assessing early-stage deal flow.

How to prepare

Rehearse a tight five-minute presentation that clearly articulates your core concept, business model, and target market within the strict time cap. Prepare concise talking points for informal conversations before and after the stage presentations to follow up immediately on investor interest.

Organizer: Startup Valley

Register

At a glance

Tickets
Free – 588.73 USD
Format
4-6 selected founders pitch for 5 minutes each, followed by Q&A and investor feedback. Structured networking before and after.
Refunds
Refunds up to 1 day before event
Stage
Any
Sectors
Agnostic

Agenda

  1. 7:00 PM – 7:30 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. 7:30 PM – 8:00 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. 8:00 PM – 8:50 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. 8:50 PM – 10:00 PM · Chill & Networking — Participants enjoy casual conversations with investors, discuss collaboration opportunities, and exchange ideas over refreshments.

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