Tech & Business Networking in NYC Manhattan

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Startup Valley — Manhattan

A curated pitch night for startup founders, operators, angels and VC partners. We design these sessions to help founders sharpen their thinking through direct, candid feedback — and to give strong investors access to serious teams.

What happens: • 4-8 startups pitch live and receive feedback from angels and VC partners • Feedback focuses on real decisions and next steps — not surface-level opinions • Investors stay in the room before and after pitches • The format leaves space for real conversations, not rushed networking • Attendance is limited to keep the room focused Designed for clear thinking, not noise.

Who you’ll meet:

• Startup founders
• Angel investors and VC partners
• Operators in marketing, sales, and tech
• AI engineers
• Local and international founders
• AI Experts
• Founders from Europe, Asia, and the United Kingdom

Practical details

For investors:

We invite angel investors and VC partners to participate as judges and contributors.

To become a judge, and get early access to our startups database, please fill out th the form.

Join the judge table, meet other investors, and see what teams are building early. Founders need your experienced view.

For pitching startups: Startups selected to pitch will present live on stage and receive feedback from investors. After purchasing a ticket: Please submit your pitch deck and ensure it is open for viewers.

Agenda 18:00 – 18:30 Registration Guests register, receive badges, and event programs. This is an opportunity for casual networking, making first connections, and preparing for the event.

18:30 – 19:30 Event Kickoff & Interactive Networking Official welcome from the organizers with a brief overview of the event goals and schedule. Interactive networking helps participants set their objectives and connect with key contacts.

19:40 – 20:20 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.

20:20 – 21:00 Chill & Networking Participants enjoy casual conversations with investors, discuss collaborations, and exchange ideas over refreshments.