Startup events in New York

52 upcoming startup events in New York: 17 mixers, 16 pitch nights, 6 meetups. Next: The Shortlist: October Founder Showcase (26 Oct 2026). Dates, venues…

The scene right now

The New York startup calendar features 47 upcoming gatherings, taking place entirely in person across the city with zero online events. The schedule heavily prioritizes early-stage interaction, led by 16 mixers and 15 pitch nights. Beyond these core formats, founders can attend 5 meetups, 5 summits, 2 hackathons, 2 general events, a demo day, and a conference. Almost all sessions are concentrated in New York, with one event recorded specifically in Manhattan.

Recurring series

Recurring programming across the city is limited, with most of the upcoming calendar consisting of standalone events. One ongoing series scheduled is the Nexus Networking Meet Up, which has 2 tracked editions and hosts its next gathering on October 21, 2026. Founders looking for regular cadence will find that the broader community primarily schedules individual sessions rather than established long-running multi-week series.

Who runs the events

Activity is driven by a mix of independent groups, community builders, and accelerators. Leading the volume are Andrew's Yeung's Tech Events and RTM Nexus, each hosting 4 upcoming events. Groups like NYC B2B: Startup Events and Pitch Roast Live follow with 2 events each. Other active organizers include Startup Valley, which operates as a community organization, accelerator group The Startup Station, The Shortlist NY, and NYC Founders Club.

Busiest months

Event activity peaks in the late autumn before tapering off toward the new year. November 2026 represents the busiest period on the calendar with 21 scheduled gatherings, followed closely by October 2026 with 16 events. Activity slows considerably into the winter months, dropping to 8 events in December 2026 and just 2 events slated for January 2027.

Event types in New York

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Frequently asked

How many pitch nights are taking place?
There are 15 pitch nights scheduled across the upcoming calendar.
Are there free events available for founders to attend?
Yes, 18 of the 47 upcoming events are free to attend.
Which specific venues host upcoming events?
Named locations include Sour Mouse, Caveat at 21 A Clinton St, and Whiskey Cellar NYC.
Are any of the upcoming startup events hosted online?
No, all 47 upcoming events are scheduled strictly in person.

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