Startup Pitch & Networking San Francisco

2026-11-25 · 19:00:00 · San Francisco

AI Start Academy

1769 15th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

Startup Valley hosts a dedicated pitch and networking evening at AI Start Academy in San Francisco, featuring five-minute founder presentations followed by 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 San Francisco!

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 t

Founder brief

Who should attend

Early-stage founders seeking direct feedback from active investors, along with operators, marketers, and salespeople wanting to build relationships in the Bay Area tech ecosystem, will find value here. It also serves international entrepreneurs from Europe, Asia, and the UK looking to expand their local footprint.

What happens

Proceedings begin with registration and badge pickup, transitioning into an interactive networking segment and official organizer kickoff. Participating teams then deliver five-minute pitches detailing their business model, core concept, and market opportunity directly to evaluating investors, concluding with casual networking and drinks.

Who's in the room

Attendees comprise early-stage and serial founders, angel investors, VC partners, venture scouts, business advisors, and AI specialists. Participants also include international entrepreneurs alongside professionals working across marketing and sales functions.

How to prepare

Structure your pitch strictly within the five-minute allocation, making sure to clearly explain your core idea, market opportunity, and revenue model. Prepare concise questions for investors, and have your contact details accessible for the dedicated networking sessions before and after the pitches.

Organizer: Startup Valley

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At a glance

Tickets
Free – 550 USD
Refunds
Refunds up to 1 day before event
Sectors
Agnostic

Agenda

  1. 7:00 PM – 7:30 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. 7:30 PM – 8:00 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. 8:00 PM – 8:50 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. 8:50 PM – 10:00 PM · Chill & Networking — Participants enjoy casual conversations with investors, discuss collaboration opportunities, and exchange ideas over refreshments.

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