Pitch Me, I'm Irish!
Pitch Me, I’m Irish: Founder & Funder Mixer at Catalyst Commons
Raise a pint to startup connections at our St. Patrick’s Day themed edition of the Founder & Funder Mixer, hosted at Catalyst Commons in partnership with RBCx.
We’re bringing together an mix of early-stage founders and VCs for an afternoon of real connection in the heart of Waterloo’s innovation community.
This event features a hybrid format that blends curated 1:1 meetings with facilitated networking. Startups will have the opportunity to participate in short, pre-scheduled meetings with investors, creating space for genuine connections and meaningful discussions - plus the chance to continue discussions in a relaxed, festive setting afterwards!
Here’s to a little luck, bold ideas, and future success. 🍀
Spots are limited, so don’t miss your chance to be part of this one-of-a-kind afternoon. If your plans change, we kindly ask for 72 hours’ notice so we can offer your spot to another guest.
Who should register? (Founders)
If you're an early-stage founder planning or actively raising pre-seed or seed funding, this event is a great way to connect with multiple investors in one afternoon.
Priority will be given to startups that:
Submit a pitch deck
Have an MVP
Can demonstrate traction, revenue not required
Limit one registrant per company.
Who should register? (Investors)
Investors will be scheduled for 1 hour of 1:1 meetings with founders as part of the event.
Please let us know if you need access to meeting or workspace at Catalyst Commons before the event. We're happy to help accommodate visitors from out of town.
Approval Note
Submitting a registration does not guarantee attendance. Space is limited to preserve the quality of the experience. All approved participants will be notified via email.
MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund is one of Canada's most active early-stage venture capital funds. Deeply committed to Ontario's innovation ecosystem, IAF is a multi-sector fund that provides the capital, mentorship, and networks required to build world-class companies.
RBCx banks, builds, and invests in the innovation ecosystem – backed by the institutional strength and stability of the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC). With specialized financial solutions, portfolio building experience, and a collective of specialists that provide powerful support, we help startups and scaleups unlock growth across every stage of their journey.
Catalyst Commons is a 135,000 sq ft coworking and innovation campus in the heart of Waterloo Region, within one of Canada’s fastest-growing tech and talent ecosystems. Located in a former tire factory, the space was launched in 2020 and built around innovation, creativity, and community. Last year, it's grown to double the space and become the largest privately-owned coworking space in Canada. Today, Catalyst Commons brings together 200+ member companies including startups, scaleups, entrepreneurs, and enterprise teams who collaborate and connect across industries.