Tech Weekend | VC Panels, Pitch Competition & Happy Hour · Arclight
2026-11-20 · 17:00:00 · Menlo Park
Menlo Park
Tech Weekend by Founders Village runs as a 48-hour fundraising sprint in Menlo Park, featuring venture capital panels, a pitch competition, and a happy hour.
This event is part of Tech Weekend November 2026 👉 To attend the full weekend: techweekend.org About Tech Weekend Tech Weekend is a 48-hour fundraising sprint
Founder brief
Who should attend
Early-stage founders across any sector seeking investment or investor exposure will find the programming relevant. Sector-agnostic entrepreneurs preparing to raise capital will get a dedicated venue to pitch and connect directly with funders.
What happens
Starting at 17:00 on November 20, 2026, the two-day conference centers on fundraising activities. Attendees move through investor-led panels, participate in or watch a live pitch competition, and network informally during the scheduled happy hour.
Who's in the room
Venture capitalists serving on discussion panels, startup founders competing for attention, and active early-stage investors gather together in Menlo Park for the multi-day gathering organized by Founders Village.
How to prepare
Refine your core investment pitch to deliver it clearly under competition constraints. Bring concise verbal summaries of your traction, prepare direct questions for the panelists, and ensure you have digital materials ready to share during informal happy hour discussions.
Organizer: Tech Weekend by Founders Village
At a glance
- Tickets
- 99.00 USD
- Sectors
- Agnostic
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