RAISE SUMMIT Opening Reception & Pitch Roulette - Yorkseed Passport Series
Part of Yorkseed House @ RAISE Summit Paris 2026
Welcome to Yorkseed House
Following successful editions at SXSW Austin and New York Tech Week, Yorkseed House arrives in Paris.
During RAISE Summit 2026, Yorkseed House becomes a curated home from June 6th - June 10th for founders, investors, executives, and ecosystem leaders from around the world.
Throughout the week, Yorkseed House will host a series of curated experiences including networking receptions, investor lunches, executive gatherings, founder programming, workspace access, community breakfasts, and invitation-only events—all designed to create meaningful relationships beyond the conference floor.
Whether you're fundraising, investing, expanding internationally, hiring, or simply looking to build genuine relationships, Yorkseed House is where the global venture ecosystem comes together.
🏠 Explore the full Yorkseed House program:
https://yorkseedhouse.com/raisesummit2026
Opening Reception
Kick off RAISE Summit week alongside founders, investors, executives, and ecosystem leaders from across Europe, North America, Asia, and beyond.
Rather than another crowded networking event, Yorkseed creates an environment where conversations happen naturally at a private office within walking distance from The Louve
Come meet the people behind the companies, funds, accelerators, and innovation teams shaping tomorrow's startup ecosystem.
Expect an international crowd, drinks and bites, relaxed conversations, and the beginning of a week filled with opportunities.
Spots are limited. RSVP required.
Let’s build something global — together.
🇺🇸✨ Bringing a Little New York to Paris! ✨🇫🇷
Since our founder hails from NYC, we’re bringing some Big Apple energy to tonight’s vibes — and giving YOU the mic!
🎤 Pitch Roulette – 2 minutes, 1 Shot (or Two if You’re Bold)
We’re opening up 3 quickfire pitch rounds where anyone can introduce themselves to the room.
First come, first serve — step up and shine!
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Pitch Time Slots
• 7:00pm
• 7:30pm
💡 How to Pitch It Best:
Start with:
“Hi, I’m [Name], founder of [Company], based in [City]. I’m looking for [X], and I can help with [Y]. Find me after!”
Short, clear, and memorable. You’ve got 2 minutes — make it count! Everyone gets to vote on the best pitches!
🔁 Already Pitched? Go Again!
If you’re feeling brave, you’re welcome to re-pitch in a later time slot — just keep it fresh and fun.
🤝 Everyone you meet tonight could unlock your next big move. Stay curious, open, and bold — this room is full of opportunity.
Otherwise, connect with our global community across NYC, EU, CDMX, Dubai, Asia & Sydney at yorkseed.co
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Let’s make magic happen tonight — NYC style 🇺🇸💫🇫🇷
Tonight's Yorkseed House Opening Reception + Pitch Roulette is happening in Paris, and we're excited to introduce something new.
At Yorkseed, we've never believed in maximizing the number of people in a room. We believe in maximizing the right conversations. Every event is designed to create meaningful connections, and tonight we're taking that one step further.
🤝 Your Personalized Match List
We've analyzed attendee profiles to identify the five people you should make a point of meeting tonight.
These aren't random suggestions. Your matches may include:
Founders building in complementary spaces
Investors actively investing in your sector
Operators, executives, and ecosystem leaders who could become valuable connections
Each recommendation includes why you were matched along with a suggested conversation starter to help break the ice.
Already registered?
Log in using the same first name and email address you used for your Luma registration, and your matches will be waiting for you:
https://yorkseed.co/intro/raise-summit-paris-2026-07-06
Haven't registered yet?
There's still time to join us. You’ll need to register by 5pm today and you'll receive your own curated matches before the event.
🎤 Pitch Roulette
Arrive on time if you'd like to pitch.
At 6:30 PM sharp, we'll display the QR code on-site for Pitch Roulette registration. We have a limited number of founder pitching slots, available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Whether you're pitching or not, everyone in the audience can participate by voting live for their favorite startup pitches.
We can't wait to see everyone tonight for an evening of meaningful conversations, new opportunities, and great people.
Our Hosts:
Yorkseed
Yorkseed House is a curated pop-up house series by Yorkseed that brings together founders, investors, operators, and ecosystem leaders during major global tech events including NY Tech Week, SXSW, and Web Summit. Each house is designed as a high-signal gathering space focused on meaningful conversations, curated access, and real relationship-building across the global venture ecosystem.
Yorkseed is a premier global venture ecosystem connecting series founders, strategic investors, and ecosystem leaders. Born from a grassroots community, it now fosters purposeful connections and sustainable growth across diverse tech sectors worldwide. Whether you’re building the next breakthrough or backing tomorrow’s leaders, Yorkseed is your gateway to meaningful partnerships and transformative opportunities.
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