Startup & Professional Networking Mixer

2026-11-05 · 17:00:00 · New York

Sour Mouse

110 Delancey Street, New York, NY 10002

Startup+ hosts a dedicated evening of open networking for New York entrepreneurs, operators, and backers at Sour Mouse.

Startup+ brings NYC founders, builders & investors together for a no-fluff networking night. Real people. Real talks.

To attend, you must register on Luma Luma link - https://lu.ma/nyc-networking NYC Tech & Startup M ixer - brought to you by Startup+ ​We’re putting founders, engineers, investors, recruiters, freelancers, and mentors in the same room for a night of straight‑up networking. No panels, no speeches—just real conversations. If you’re testing an idea, raising cash, or hiring your first dev, this is the place to be. ​ Newsletter (exclusive entry & event drops): https://newsletter.startupplus.club ​ Sponsorship / press: email - contact@startupplus.club ​ Volunteer (Complimentary Ticket): email - contact@startupplus.club ​ Why swing by? ​Meet 100+ builders and backers in one go ​Swap stories, get quick feedback, share lessons learned ​Spot future co‑founders, investors, customers—maybe all three ​ What’s the setup? ​We’ve got a dedicated space, and name tags at the door ​Flash a business card or a LinkedIn QR—whatever works ​Dress code? Business‑casual. Jeans totally fine. ​ A quick word on Startup+ ​We kicked this off in 2021, in the middle of the pandemic, because Zoom mixers just weren’t cutting it. Fast‑forward: 25k members, 75+ mixers, 12 pitch nights, and 6000 folks through the doors. We keep it simple connect good people and let the magic happen. ​ Heads‑up: capacity is capped. Only confirmed Luma RSVPs are admitted at the door. Walk‑ins = no go. ​ Fine print ​

Founder brief

Who should attend

Founders testing early concepts, raising funds, or hiring their initial developers will find value here. Freelancers, mentors, and engineers seeking new opportunities or prospective collaborations fit right in, provided they hold a confirmed registration in advance.

What happens

Attendees collect name tags upon entry at 110 Delancey Street for an evening free of panels, formal presentations, or structured pitches. The night prioritizes direct, unstructured conversations focused on sharing war stories, gathering immediate feedback, and building practical working relationships.

Who's in the room

Around a hundred participants assemble across the ecosystem, bringing together early-stage founders, angel and institutional investors, software engineers, recruiters, mentors, and independent talent across various market sectors.

How to prepare

Bring business cards or have your LinkedIn profile QR code ready to scan on your phone. Dress in business-casual attire, including jeans, and practice a concise summary of what your venture builds and exactly who you want to meet.

Organizer: Startup+

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