Investor Connect: Pitch & Deal Flow Night in San Francisco

2026-11-04 · 19:00:00 · San Francisco

AI Start Academy

995 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

Startup Valley hosts a dedicated pitch and networking evening at AI Start Academy in San Francisco, featuring live founder presentations and 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

Founders seeking direct critique from capital allocators will benefit most, alongside operators, business advisors, marketers, and sales professionals. Investors, venture scouts, and angel backers looking for early deal flow across varied industries should also consider attending.

What happens

Proceedings begin at 7:00 PM with registration and informal discussions, followed by an official welcome and interactive networking. Between 8:00 PM and 8:50 PM, four to six selected founders deliver five-minute pitches covering their core idea, business model, and target market, followed by investor feedback. Casual networking over refreshments runs until 10:00 PM.

Who's in the room

Attendees include early-stage and serial founders, angel investors, venture capital partners, and venture scouts. The crowd also gathers operators, artificial intelligence specialists, business advisors, and visiting international entrepreneurs traveling from the United Kingdom, Europe, and Asia.

How to prepare

Selected presenters must practice a strict five-minute pitch covering their core product, business model, and market traction, while readying themselves for candid questioning. General attendees should arrive prepared with a concise verbal summary of their venture and clear questions to initiate conversations during the structured networking windows.

Organizer: Startup Valley

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At a glance

Tickets
Free – 588.73 USD
Format
4-6 selected founders pitch for 5 minutes each, followed by Q&A and investor feedback. Structured networking before and after.
Refunds
Refunds up to 1 day before event
Stage
Any
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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