Startups & Networking Amsterdam

2026-09-29 · 18:00:00 · Amsterdam

I Dock

4 IJdok, 1013 MM Amsterdam

Startups & Networking Amsterdam brings founders and investors together at I Dock on September 29, 2026, for live startup pitches, structured networking, and direct 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 Amsterdam! 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 bes

Founder brief

Who should attend

Early-stage founders at pre-seed and seed stages looking for candid feedback from venture capital partners and angels will benefit most. It also serves operators, business advisors, marketers, and entrepreneurs from Europe, the United Kingdom, and Asia aiming to broaden their regional connections.

What happens

Proceedings begin at 6:00 PM with registration and preliminary networking, followed by welcome remarks and interactive networking at 6:30 PM. From 7:00 PM, four to six selected startups deliver five-minute pitches with brief Q&A sessions. An open networking segment concludes the evening from 7:50 PM to 9:00 PM.

Who's in the room

Attendees include active angel investors, venture capital partners, venture scouts, and early-stage or serial founders. Alongside them are industry disruptors, AI specialists, sales professionals, and startup operators exploring early-stage opportunities across varied sectors.

How to prepare

Selected pitching founders should rehearse a concise five-minute deck focusing clearly on the core problem, business model, and target market. General attendees should arrive early by 6:00 PM to take full advantage of the structured networking periods before and after the stage presentations.

Organizer: Startup Valley

Register

At a glance

Tickets
Free – 550 USD
Format
4-6 selected founders pitch for 5 minutes each, followed by a short Q&A. Structured networking session before and after pitches.
Attendance
3 hours
Refunds
Refunds up to 1 day before event
Stage
Pre seed, Seed
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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