Startup Pitch & Networking in Zurich

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. If you'd like to access our database of promising startups or provide mentorship support to our best startups, please fill out this short Investor Application Form, and our team will contact you. 🎤 Want to Pitch? A limited number of founders will have the opportunity to pitch their startup or business to a panel of investors and experts. 4-6 selected founders will pitch their startup, followed by a short Q&A where participants can ask questions and share feedback. Apply by filling out the Pitch Application Form and sending us your pitch deck. Spots are limited, and we select founders in advance. To maintain high-quality pitches, you are required to present with a pitch deck. We will share our pitching guide and, if you'd like, coach you so you're fully prepared for pitch night. 🏆 The best startups will be featured across our social media and included in our investor newsletter. Requirements for attendees: Dress code: smart casual. Bring good energy. 🎟 Join our event and secure your ticket today! About us: Startup Valley is a global event organizer hosting pitch nights in 25 cities since 2023. Since then, we have hosted 850 events for 40,000 attendees. Over these years, we connected countless outstanding early-stage startups to serious investors, and we are not planning to stop. We maintain strategic partnerships with VC funds in the US, Europe, and Asia to support our community. Do you have a question, a partnership proposal, or want to clarify something? Reach us at [email protected] 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. 18:30–19:00 — 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. 19:00–19:50 — 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. 19:50–21:00 — Chill & Networking: Participants enjoy casual conversations with investors, discuss collaboration opportunities, and exchange ideas over refreshments. FAQ Can I pitch? Yes! To pitch, please purchase a Pitch Ticket and fill out the Pitch Application Form. We will contact you to discuss and approve your pitch. The pitch duration is 5 minutes. You will also have some time to answer questions from the audience. How does the pitch go? Selected founders present on stage to the audience and the investors in the room. You get 5 minutes to pitch your idea, business model, target market, and investment ask, followed by a short Q&A. The best startups are featured across our social media channels and in the investor newsletter. Who will I meet? Founders, angel investors, VC partners, venture scouts, AI experts, engineers, operators, marketing and sales experts, and international entrepreneurs from across Europe, Asia, and the US. Do investors get free tickets? Yes! Please apply above or email [email protected], and we will issue a complimentary ticket for you and your team. Can I request a refund? Yes. Refunds are available if requested at least 1 day before the event start time. Please submit the refund request on the platform where you purchased your ticket, or email us at [email protected]