Investor Connect: Pitch & Deal Flow Night in NYC Manhattan

2026-09-30 · 18:00:00 · New York

Whiskey Cellar NYC

77 East 7th Street, New York, NY 10003

Held at Whiskey Cellar NYC, this pitch night connects startup founders directly with angel investors and venture capitalists for live presentations and structured networking.

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 New York! 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

Founder brief

Who should attend

Early-stage and serial founders seeking candid feedback, capital, or strategic advice will find this relevant. It suits operators, marketers, sales leaders, and business advisors wanting to build partnerships, alongside international entrepreneurs visiting from Europe, Asia, and the United Kingdom.

What happens

Following registration at 6:00 PM, organizers open with an interactive networking session. Between 7:00 PM and 7:50 PM, four to six selected founders deliver five-minute pitches followed by short Q&A rounds with active investors. The final hour is dedicated to casual networking and discussions over refreshments.

Who's in the room

Attendees comprise startup founders, angel investors, VC partners, and venture scouts scouting early deal flow. The crowd also brings together artificial intelligence specialists, industry disruptors, and business advisors interested in discovering emerging companies across diverse sectors.

How to prepare

Selected presenters must apply with a pitch deck and adhere to a smart casual dress code. Rehearse a tight five-minute presentation that covers your core business model, target market, and value proposition so you leave ample room for investor questions and direct feedback.

Organizer: Startup Valley

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At a glance

Tickets
Free – 550 USD
Format
4-6 selected founders pitch for 5 minutes followed by a short Q&A. Structured networking sessions before and after the pitches.
Who can apply
Dress code: smart casual. Founders must apply and pitch with a pitch deck.
Attendance
3 hours
Refunds
Refunds up to 1 day before event
Sectors
Agnostic

Agenda

  1. 6:00 PM – 6:30 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. 6:30 PM – 7:00 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. 7:00 PM – 7:50 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. 7:50 PM – 9:00 PM · Chill & Networking — Participants enjoy casual conversations with investors, discuss collaboration opportunities, and exchange ideas over refreshments.

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