Investor Connect: Pitch & Deal Flow Night Los Angeles
2026-11-04 · 19:00:00 · Los Angeles
Audio Graph Beer Co.
1203 South Olive Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Held at Audio Graph Beer Co. in Los Angeles, this evening pairs live startup presentations with dedicated networking alongside active investors and operators.
A focused Pitch and Networking night with live startup pitches, direct investor feedback, and time to meet relevant founders and peers.
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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.
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Founder brief
Who should attend
Founders seeking direct critique on their business model or looking to connect with angels and venture scouts will find value here. It also serves international entrepreneurs, sales leads, and advisors wanting to build relationships within the Southern California ecosystem.
What happens
Proceedings open at 7:00 PM with registration and informal introductions, followed by a welcome from Startup Valley and an interactive networking block. Between 8:00 PM and 8:50 PM, four to six selected founders give five-minute pitches covering their core idea, market, and business model, accompanied by investor Q&A and candid feedback. The evening wraps up with open networking until 10:00 PM.
Who's in the room
Attendees include early-stage and serial founders, angel investors, VC partners, venture scouts, and speaker Bala Anand Jeldi. The gathering also draws AI specialists, marketers, and visiting entrepreneurs from Europe, Asia, and the United Kingdom.
How to prepare
Selected presenters should keep their delivery under five minutes and focus sharply on market size, monetization, and current traction to withstand the immediate investor Q&A. Attendees joining solely for the networking segments should bring a concise verbal summary of their company along with ready follow-up contact links.
Organizer: Startup Valley
At a glance
- Tickets
- Free – 550 USD
- Format
- 4-6 selected founders pitch for 5 minutes each, followed by Q&A and direct investor feedback. Structured networking before and after pitches.
- Refunds
- Refunds up to 1 day before event
- Stage
- Any
- Sectors
- Agnostic
Agenda
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 8:50 PM – 10:00 PM · Chill & Networking — Participants enjoy casual conversations with investors, discuss collaboration opportunities, and exchange ideas over refreshments.
Speakers, judges and hosts
- Bala Anand Jeldi (Speaker)
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