Startup events in Los Angeles
13 upcoming startup events in Los Angeles: 8 pitch nights, 2 conferences, 1 meetups. Next: Startup Pitch Night & Tech Networking in Los Angeles · 4…
The scene right now
The Los Angeles startup calendar features 10 upcoming events, with zero hosted online. Pitch nights anchor the local activity, claiming 6 of the sessions on the horizon. The remaining roster balances individual formats across the board, including 1 meetup, 1 mixer, 1 conference, and 1 summit. Geographically, 9 events are situated within Los Angeles proper, while Santa Monica hosts 1 gathering.
Recurring series
Founders looking for established rhythms can look to Investor Connect: Pitch & Deal Flow Night. This recurring series accounts for 2 scheduled editions across the coming months, with its next event taking place on 2026-11-04. The rest of the regional calendar largely consists of standalone programming and annual milestones.
Who runs the events
Community organization Startup Valley leads local activity, organizing 4 upcoming sessions. The LA Grind follows with 2 events scheduled for the founder community. Additional contributors include community group Ascent Valley and independent organizer Molly Smith, each running 1 event across the current schedule.
Busiest months
Activity peaks in November 2026, which leads the calendar with 5 upcoming events. The schedule slows to 1 gathering in December 2026 before picking back up in the new year. Both January 2027 and March 2027 feature 2 events each, accommodating major gatherings like Los Angeles Venture Week and The Montgomery Summit.
Event types in Los Angeles
- Pitch nights (8)
- Conferences (2)
- Meetups (1)
- Mixers (1)
- Summits (1)
By month
- November 2026 (7)
- December 2026 (1)
- January 2027 (3)
- March 2027 (2)
Upcoming events
- Startup Pitch Night & Tech Networking in Los Angeles · 4 November 2026 | Startup Valley — 2026-11-04 · Los Angeles · Pitch nights
- Investor Connect: Pitch & Deal Flow Night Los Angeles — 2026-11-04 · Los Angeles · Pitch nights
- The LA Grind: LA Startup Community Hike — 2026-11-07 · Los Angeles · Mixers
- Members Coffee Meetup - Santa Monica — 2026-11-10 · Los Angeles · Meetups
- Startup Pitch Events Los Angeles: 5 Founders on Stage — 2026-11-18 · Los Angeles · Pitch nights
- Los Angeles Investor Conference AI * CPG * Creators * Longevity * Sports * Tech — 2026-11-19 · Los Angeles · Conferences
- Investor Connect: Pitch & Deal Flow Night | Los Angeles — 2026-11-25 · Los Angeles · Pitch nights
- Startup Pitch & Networking Los Angeles — 2026-12-02 · Los Angeles · Pitch nights
- Investor Connect: Pitch & Deal Flow Night Los Angeles — 2027-01-06 · Los Angeles · Pitch nights
- Startup Pitch Night & Tech Networking in Los Angeles · 6 January 2027 | Startup Valley — 2027-01-06 · Los Angeles · Pitch nights
- Los Angeles Venture Week 2027 — 2027-01-24 · Los Angeles · Conferences
- UCLA Bruin Tank Pitch Competition — 2027-03-04 · Los Angeles · Pitch nights
- The Montgomery Summit 2027 — 2027-03-09 · Santa Monica · Summits
Frequently asked
- How many pitch nights are currently scheduled?
- There are 6 pitch nights on the upcoming schedule.
- Are there any free startup events available?
- Yes, 2 of the 10 upcoming events are free to attend.
- Which venues are hosting startup gatherings?
- Events are slated for Native Son LA, Audio Graph Beer Co., and Florentín Rooftop Bar, alongside other locations across Los Angeles and Santa Monica.
- Are there any virtual events on the calendar?
- No, all 10 scheduled events are in-person, with zero online sessions.