Pitch In 11 weeks
January
Tuesday
18:00–20:00 2027 · New York time
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Join us for another exciting evening of startup pitches, investor insights, and community networking at Entrepreneurs Roundtable—NYC’s premier and longest-running monthly event series bringing together founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders.This month’s featured investor speaker is:
TBA Five founders will pitch their startups live and receive direct feedback from the speaker. This is a rare opportunity to sharpen your pitch, gain actionable advice, and connect with the New York venture ecosystem.
📌 Apply to pitch here: Pitch Application Form
🎤 Event Program
Welcome & Introduction
Investor Introduction + Q&A
Startup Pitches (5 founders) + live feedback
Networking & Community Connections
🙌 Why Attend?
Learn from top investors: Hear insights from the speaker and discover what VCs look for in early-stage founders.
Get real feedback: Watch five founders pitch and learn from the feedback given.
Expand your network: Connect with fellow entrepreneurs, mentors, and investors in NYC’s thriving startup community.
Be part of history: Entrepreneurs Roundtable has been running every month since 2007, helping thousands of founders launch, grow, and fund their businesses.
📍 Event Details
Hosted by: Lou Abrams, SVB
🔑 Please bring a government-issued ID to enter the building.
🌱 About ERA
Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA) is NYC’s leading early-stage VC fund and tech accelerator. Since 2011, ERA has invested in 400+ startups across 30 cohorts, providing $150K investment, mentorship from 1,000+ industry experts, and access to NYC’s strongest founder network.
Applications now open for Summer 2026 cohort!
Initial investment: $150,000 (post-money SAFE, 6%)
Program start: June 12, 2026
Apply here →
ERA portfolio companies have raised $2B+ in capital, reached $10B+ in market cap, and include four unicorns (TripleLift, Katapult, Thirty Madison, Glia).
🔗 Stay Connected
Website: eranyc.com
Twitter: @eranyc | @eranycglobal
✨ Whether you’re an aspiring founder, a seasoned entrepreneur, or simply curious about the NYC startup scene, Entrepreneurs Roundtable is the place to be. Don’t miss your chance to learn, connect, and grow with New York’s most vibrant startup community.About Silicon Valley Bank (SVB):Silicon Valley Bank, a division of First Citizens Bank, is the bank of some of the world’s most innovative companies and investors. SVB provides commercial banking to companies in the technology, life science and healthcare, private equity and venture capital industries, with a dedicated climate tech & sustainability practice since 2008. SVB operates in centers of innovation throughout the United States, serving the unique needs of its dynamic clients with deep sector expertise, insights and connections. SVB’s parent company, First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCNCA ), is a top 20 U.S. financial institution with more than $200 billion in assets. First Citizens Bank, Member FDIC. Learn more at svb.com
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