Startup events in Los Angeles
11 upcoming startup events in Los Angeles: 5 pitch nights, 3 mixers, 1 conferences. Next: Members Dinner (28 Oct 2026). Dates, venues & RSVP links,…
The scene right now
The Los Angeles startup calendar has 10 upcoming events scheduled, with every single session happening in person across the metro area. Pitch nights lead the lineup with four gatherings, complemented by three mixers, one meetup, one conference, and one summit. Geographic activity centers primarily within Los Angeles proper, which hosts eight events, while neighboring Santa Monica accounts for the remaining two. Founders looking for cost-free options will find three free gatherings among the current schedule.
Recurring series
The regional schedule is anchored by individual and one-off events rather than extensive multi-part recurring series. The LA Grind leads regular local activity with multiple sessions on the calendar, including The LA Grind: Game Night on October 30, 2026, and The LA Grind: LA Startup Community Hike on November 7, 2026. Other scheduled gatherings include the Members Dinner on October 28, 2026, and the Members Coffee Meetup in Santa Monica on November 10, 2026.
Who runs the events
The LA Grind is the most active organizer on the roster, hosting three upcoming events. Community groups also maintain a presence, with Startup Valley running one gathering and Ascent Valley hosting another. Individual organizers round out the current programming, including events scheduled by Michael Agustin and Molly Smith. Together, these organizers provide a blend of casual social meetups, investor pitch sessions, and structured regional gatherings across both Los Angeles and Santa Monica venues.
Busiest months
Activity peaks in the immediate autumn months before moderating into winter. October 2026 and November 2026 are the busiest months on the calendar, each featuring three events. Engagement tapers down in December 2026 with a single event scheduled, followed by one event in January 2027. Momentum picks up again slightly in early spring, with March 2027 featuring two major dates, including the UCLA Bruin Tank Pitch Competition and The Montgomery Summit.
Event types in Los Angeles
- Pitch nights (5)
- Mixers (3)
- Conferences (1)
- Meetups (1)
- Summits (1)
By month
- October 2026 (3)
- November 2026 (4)
- December 2026 (1)
- January 2027 (1)
- March 2027 (2)
Upcoming events
- Members Dinner — 2026-10-28 · Los Angeles · Mixers
- LATechWeek AI Collective Pitch Night — 2026-10-29 · Santa Monica · Pitch nights
- The LA Grind: Game Night — 2026-10-30 · Los Angeles · Mixers
- Investor Connect: Pitch & Deal Flow Night Los Angeles — 2026-11-04 · Los Angeles · Pitch nights
- The LA Grind: LA Startup Community Hike — 2026-11-07 · Los Angeles · Mixers
- Members Coffee Meetup - Santa Monica — 2026-11-10 · Los Angeles · Meetups
- Investor Connect: Pitch & Deal Flow Night | Los Angeles — 2026-11-25 · Los Angeles · Pitch nights
- Startup Pitch & Networking Los Angeles — 2026-12-02 · Los Angeles · Pitch nights
- Los Angeles Venture Week 2027 — 2027-01-24 · Los Angeles · Conferences
- UCLA Bruin Tank Pitch Competition — 2027-03-04 · Los Angeles · Pitch nights
- The Montgomery Summit 2027 — 2027-03-09 · Santa Monica · Summits
Frequently asked
- How many pitch nights are scheduled in Los Angeles?
- There are four pitch nights scheduled across the area.
- Are there any free events available for founders?
- Yes, three of the upcoming events are free to attend.
- Are any of the upcoming startup events hosted online?
- None of the events are online, with all ten taking place in person.
- What venues are hosting startup gatherings in the area?
- Events are scheduled at Native Son LA, Silicon Valley Bank, and Florentín Rooftop Bar, alongside locations in Los Angeles and Santa Monica.