Investor Connect: Pitch & Deal Flow Night in NYC Manhattan

2026-10-14 · 18:00:00 · New York

Whiskey Cellar NYC

77 East 7th Street, New York, NY 10003

Startup Valley hosts an evening of live startup pitches and structured networking on October 14, 2026, at Whiskey Cellar NYC in Manhattan.

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 investor input or looking to showcase their startup will find direct value here. Operators, marketers, salespeople, business advisors, and international entrepreneurs aiming to broaden their New York network are equally suited for the evening.

What happens

Proceedings open at 6:00 PM with registration and informal introductions, followed by an official welcome and interactive networking at 6:30 PM. From 7:00 PM, four to six selected founders deliver five-minute pitches covering their core idea, business model, and target market, concluded by direct Q&A and investor feedback. The final hour is dedicated to casual networking over refreshments.

Who's in the room

Angel investors, venture capital partners, and active venture scouts gather alongside startup founders and industry operators. You will also encounter artificial intelligence specialists, business advisors, and entrepreneurs visiting from Europe, Asia, and the United Kingdom.

How to prepare

If selected to pitch, time your deck strictly to five minutes, highlighting your business model and target market clearly before fielding questions. General attendees should arrive by 6:00 PM ready with a concise verbal summary of their venture to make the most of the structured mingling windows.

Organizer: Startup Valley

Register

At a glance

Tickets
Free – 550 USD
Format
4-6 selected founders will pitch their startup for 5 minutes, followed by a short Q&A. Structured networking before and after pitches.
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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