Startup Pitch & Networking Miami

2026-10-07 · 18:30:00 · Miami

Candela Bar Brickell

900 South Miami Avenue, FL 33130, Miami

Startup Valley hosts a dedicated pitch and networking evening at Candela Bar Brickell in Miami, featuring live five-minute startup presentations and direct investor feedback.

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 Miami! 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 to our best st

Founder brief

Who should attend

Early-stage and serial entrepreneurs across any sector looking for candid investor evaluations will benefit from this gathering. Operators, marketers, salespeople, business advisors, and founders seeking international exposure or early venture capital contacts will find relevant peers throughout the room.

What happens

Guests check in between 6:30 PM and 7:00 PM for badge collection and initial greetings. Organizers introduce the evening at 7:00 PM with structured networking, leading directly into five-minute pitches from selected startups at 7:30 PM. The final hour is reserved for open conversations and collaborative discussion.

Who's in the room

Attendees include startup founders, active angel investors, venture capital partners, and venture scouts scouting early-stage deals. The crowd also draws AI experts, industry disruptors, and international entrepreneurs travelling from the United Kingdom, Europe, and Asia.

How to prepare

Selected presenters need to rehearse a tight five-minute presentation that clearly details their core concept, business model, and target audience. Be ready for immediate questions from judges, and bring succinct talking points about your current traction to navigate both structured and casual networking sessions.

Organizer: Startup Valley

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At a glance

Tickets
Free – 550 USD
Format
4-6 selected founders will pitch their startup. Pitch duration is 5 minutes followed by a short Q&A.
Refunds
Refunds up to 1 day before event
Stage
Any
Sectors
Agnostic

Agenda

  1. 6:30 PM – 7:00 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. 7:00 PM – 7:30 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. 7:30 PM – 8:20 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. 8:20 PM – 9:30 PM · Chill & Networking — Participants enjoy casual conversations with investors, discuss collaboration opportunities, and exchange ideas over refreshments.

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