NGEN Founder Trek NYC
NGEN Founder Trek NYC
Want a warm introduction to VCs? Join NGEN for a limited capacity, day-long trek bringing top student founders directly into the offices of premier VCs in NYC. Meet investors in a more personal, accessible setting. Many of our founders have received direct introductions to VCs through our community, giving them the opportunity to pitch their startups, build relationships, and open doors for raising early-stage capital.
Key Event Details
When: Friday, November 20, 2026 (all day)
Where: New York City
Featured VCs: Harlem Capital, Gaingels, RiverPark Ventures, JP Morgan Innovation Economy
Application Open: Saturday, October 31 @ 8pm ET
Application Deadline: Tuesday, November 10 @ 11:59 PM ET (rolling basis, apply early)
Ticket: $50 (Free for Mercury account holders)
How Admission & Free Tickets Work
Requesting Fee Waiver (Mercury Holders): Enter your Mercury Account ID or registered email in the registration form. Your application will be reviewed as $0 Pending while we verify your account with Mercury. Once verified, you'll be officially admitted at no cost.
Standard Admission ($50): If you do not have a Mercury account and plan to pay standard admission, simply leave the Mercury question blank.
Don't have a Mercury account? Open a free Mercury account for your startup to claim free admission, plus get $100 on your first $1K deposit. Sign up for Mercury here before applying.
Application Notes
Commitment: By applying, you confirm you will attend if admitted. Keep your calendar clear for the full day.
Applicant Info: Your submitted info is shared with host VC firms.
Refund Policy: Approved ticket purchases are final.