Startup Pitch & Networking in Philadelphia

​Startup Valley — Philadelphia

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​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.

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​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.

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​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

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​Practical details

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​For investors:

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

​Join the discussion, meet other investors, and see what teams are building early.

​Founders rely on your experienced perspective.

​To become a judge, and/or access our startup database, please fill out th the form. Please also buy the ticket.

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​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.

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​Agenda

19:00 – 19:30
Registration
Guests register, receive badges, and event programs. This is an opportunity for casual networking, making first connections, and preparing for the event.

19:30 – 20:30
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.

20:40 – 21:20
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.

21:20 – 22:00
Chill & Networking
Participants enjoy casual conversations with investors, discuss collaborations, and exchange ideas over refreshments.