Startup Pitch Night & Tech Networking in New York · 2 December 2026 | Startup Valley

2026-12-02 · 18:00:00 · New York

Whiskey Cellar NYC

in the cellar, 77 E 7th St, New York, 10003

Startup Valley hosts a pitch night and networking session at Whiskey Cellar NYC on 2 December 2026, featuring live startup presentations and investor Q&A.

Startup Pitch Night & Tech Networking in New York by Startup Valley: live startup pitches, investor Q&A and open networking with founders, investors and operators.

Founder brief

Who should attend

Founders seeking early visibility, practical feedback, or direct conversations with active investors will find the setup useful. Operators looking to plug into early-stage teams or build relationships across the local tech ecosystem will also gain traction here, regardless of their specific sector.

What happens

Attendees check in at 6:00 PM for badges before organizers introduce the schedule at 6:30 PM with interactive networking. The formal pitch session runs from 7:00 PM to 7:50 PM, giving each presenting team five minutes to explain their idea, business model, and market. Casual networking follows until 9:00 PM.

Who's in the room

Participants include startup founders across various industries, active tech investors, industry experts evaluating pitches, and local tech operators looking to collaborate and exchange ideas over the course of the evening.

How to prepare

Keep your verbal pitch strictly within the five-minute allocation, centering your presentation clearly on your primary problem, monetization model, and target audience. Arrive ready to field direct questions from investors, and carry concise talking points to navigate the post-pitch networking hours smoothly.

Organizer: Startup Valley

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At a glance

Tickets
10.00 USD
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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