Startup Pitch & Investor Connect — Chicago

2026-09-23 · 18:00:00 · Chicago

Pilot Project Brewing - Logan Square

2140 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647

Nomad Global Hub gathers tech founders and investors at Pilot Project Brewing in Chicago on September 23, 2026, for an evening of curated pitches and targeted networking.

Evening designed specifically for investors, scouts, enture-ready founders and Tech enthusiasts in Chicago

Nomad Global Hub presents an evening in Chicago which facilitates high-quality exchange in an environment that prioritizes deal discovery and strategic partnerships. Backed by the experience of 235+ events hosted across 23 international tech capitals including Silicon Valley, New York, Austin, Toronto, and Dubai. Our network has featured 1,200+ startups and connected 1000+ of founders with the capital and expertise they need to scale. What to Expect Curated Tech Pitches: Selected AI & Tech startups presenting their models, traction, and vision to a professional audience. Venture-Focused Networking: A room specifically composed of active founders, angels, industry scouts and Tech professionals. Strategic Value: Direct access to pitch decks and the ability to connect with founders who have been vetted for our stage.

Who Should Join Angel Investors & VC Scouts looking for fresh, early-stage AI/Tech deal flow. Founders seeking visibility, professional feedback, and capital exposure. Tech Advisors and Professionals looking to build strategic partnerships. For Investors We invite professional contributors to join our judging panel and networking sessions. To participate as a an investor or receive post-event startup materials, complete the Investor Application Form and ensure you have purchased an Investor ticket. For Pitching Startups A Speaker Ticket guarantees you a slot

Founder brief

Who should attend

Pre-seed and seed founders building in artificial intelligence and tech who want capital exposure or feedback will find direct value. It equally suits angel investors, venture capital scouts hunting for early-stage deal flow, and tech advisors seeking strategic partnerships.

What happens

Check-in starts at 6:00 PM, followed by a dedicated interactive networking session at 6:30 PM. From 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM, selected startups give 5 to 7 minute presentations with questions from the room, wrapping up with casual networking and refreshments until 9:00 PM.

Who's in the room

Attendees include active founders, angel investors, industry scouts, tech professionals, and an investor judging panel evaluating pitches. The crowd centers on participants interested in early-stage artificial intelligence ventures and strategic partnerships.

How to prepare

Founders holding speaker tickets should keep their presentation tight enough to finish within five to seven minutes, clearly detailing traction, business strategy, and technical vision. Have a concise verbal summary ready for the interactive networking blocks before and after the stage presentations.

Organizer: Nomad Global Hub

Register

At a glance

Tickets
Free – 65.71 USD
Format
Each speaker has 5-7 minutes to present during the startup pitch session, followed by Q&A.
Refunds
Refunds up to 7 days before event
Stage
Pre seed, Seed
Sectors
Ai ml

Agenda

  1. 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM · Registration & Welcome — Guests check in. This is also your first opportunity to connect-meet like-minded innovators, spark initial conversations, and set the tone for an impactful experience.
  2. 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM · Opening & Interactive Networking — Interactive networking is designed to help participants define objectives, identify synergies, and create meaningful connections that could lead to collaborations and partnerships.
  3. 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Startup Pitch Session — Startups present their ventures to investors and industry experts. Each speaker has 7 minutes to convey their unique value proposition, business strategy, and target market. This is where ideas meet opportunity. After each pitch there is a Q&A session with audience.
  4. 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Casual Networking & Refreshments — Relax and enjoy refreshments while engaging in purposeful conversations. Discuss collaborations, exchange insights, and nurture relationships that could transform into tangible business outcomes.

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