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FiBAN & Friends Afterwork Tampere

EventIn personFree
17:30Europe / Helsinki
Tampere, Pirkanmaa, Tampere, Finland
FiBAN (Finnish Business Angels Network)

This event is an afterwork gathering happening in Tampere that provides an opportunity for startup ecosystem participants to connect and socialize. It is suitable for founders, investors, and other startup community members looking to expand their network. Attendees can meet peers and build relationships in a casual environment.

FoundersInvestorsNetworking

The Next Generation of Capital: Investing where it matters

ConferenceFundraisingPolicy & EcosystemIn personFree
18:00Asia / Jerusalem
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Luma Tel Aviv-Yafo

This conference explores how capital is evolving to connect financial return with values, identity, and impact, focusing on Israel and the global Jewish diaspora. It targets investors, family offices, and leaders interested in impact investing and intergenerational wealth transfer. Attendees learn about opportunities and challenges in building mutually valuable capital relationships.

InvestorsTalks & PanelsLPs & Fund Managers

How Investors Compare Startups

EventFundraisingOnline
19:00Europe / Zurich
Online, Switzerland
Startup Investor Accelerator Switzerland

This event explains how investors evaluate startups during the SAC review process by comparing traction, market opportunity, execution readiness, scalability, and risk. It is designed for founders and investors seeking to understand how to clearly communicate value and build investor confidence. Attendees will learn to strengthen credibility and facilitate deeper investor conversations.

FoundersInvestorsOnline

Comparing Early-Stage Opportunities

EventOnline
19:45Europe / Zurich
Online, Switzerland
Startup Investor Accelerator Switzerland

Investors discuss how they develop questions, recognize patterns, and build conviction when comparing early-stage startup opportunities. The event explores evaluation methods across industries, stages, and business models using real founder and deal materials. It is designed for investors seeking to improve their investment decision-making skills.

InvestorsPre-SeedSeed

Meet your VCs, Meet your startup teams: entrepreneurs' networking coffee time

NetworkingIn person
11:00America / Los Angeles
Starbucks, San Francisco Bay Area, United States
San Francisco Startup Incubation And Acceleration

This event offers an informal coffee networking opportunity for entrepreneurs, startup founders, technologists, VCs, and angel investors to connect and share experiences. It is designed for individuals involved in the startup ecosystem around San Francisco. Participants can meet potential collaborators, investors, and peers to build relationships and explore opportunities.

FoundersInvestorsNetworking

Fort Lauderdale Tech Meetup • The Road to Angel Funding • New World Angels, Blue Moon VC, EisnerAmper

Pitch EventFundraisingIn person
18:00
Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation, Davie, United States
Luma Miami

The Fort Lauderdale Tech Meetup hosts monthly gatherings for startup founders and tech operators featuring networking, a podcast fireside chat, and Q&A with investors. This session focuses on early-stage fundraising strategies from active angel investors. Attendees will learn how to build investor relationships, pitch effectively, and understand investor decision processes.

FoundersPitchingInvestorsNetworking

FRC 5K Founder Run — CTW26 Bogotá Special Edition

NetworkingIn personFree
08:00
Bogotá, Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia
Luma Bogotá

This event gathers founders, entrepreneurs, and investors for a casual 5K run coupled with networking conversations in Bogotá. It offers a unique opportunity to connect in an informal setting while promoting health and work-life balance. The event is part of Colombia Tech Week and aims to build community among ecosystem leaders.

FoundersInvestorsNetworking

Deep Tech Converge Summer 2026

Pitch EventDeep TechIn personFree
16:00
Kiln Lehi 2, Lehi, United States
Luma Salt Lake City

Deep Tech Converge is a quarterly gathering for people building, funding, and researching deep technology in Utah. The event fosters conversation and connections among researchers, academics, investors, and industry leaders without formal panels or pitches. Attendees can network in a relaxed setting to build relationships within the deep tech ecosystem.

FoundersInvestorsNetworkingStudents & Researchers

Fintech Builders Lab. Presented by: Interledger Foundation, Colombia Tech Week & TWIF.

CompetitionFinTechIn personFree
17:00
The Click Clack Hotel Bogotá, Bogotá, Colombia
Luma Bogotá

Fintech Builders Lab is a collaborative event in Bogotá for founders, operators, investors, and fintech ecosystem leaders. Participants explore emerging trends, technologies, and business models shaping financial services in Latin America through workshops and discussions. The event aims to foster innovation and connections in the future of money space.

FoundersHands-OnInvestorsNetworking

Cremorne Connect: Building in the Cognitive Industrial Revolution

WebinarAI & Machine LearningIn personFree
17:30
Cremorne Digital Hub, Cremorne, Australia
Luma Melbourne

Dr. Jonathan Reichental presents a keynote on the Cognitive Industrial Revolution and its impact on industries, careers, and startups. This event is for founders, students, operators, and investors who want to understand AI's transformative role and identify genuine opportunities. Attendees will gain practical frameworks to navigate and build lasting businesses in the AI era.

FoundersInvestorsTalks & PanelsOperators

Kraken x Reap: Blockchain Rio After Hours

NetworkingFinTechWeb3 & CryptoIn personFree
18:00
Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Luma Rio de Janeiro

This event offers a private evening reception for institutional investors, fintech innovators, and digital asset leaders to network and discuss blockchain industry trends. It provides an opportunity to connect with peers and potential partners after Blockchain Rio in a relaxed setting with cocktails and canapés. Attendees can build relationships and explore partnerships within the blockchain and crypto ecosystem.

InvestorsNetworkingFree to Attend

AI+X Meetup @ The Engine

MeetupAI & Machine LearningDeep TechIn personFree
18:00
The Engine, Cambridge, United States
Luma Boston

AI+X Meetup brings together founders, investors, researchers, students, and local AI builders in Cambridge to explore how AI is moving from models and demos into real industries. Attendees include members of the Kendall Square ecosystem such as MIT and Harvard affiliates and global project teams. This event offers networking, insights, demos, and conversations with leaders from diverse sectors.

FoundersInvestorsNetworkingStudents & Researchers

Tech & Business Networking in Los Angeles

MeetupIn person
19:00
The Lincoln Venice, Venice, United States
Startup and Business Networking in Los Angeles

This event brings together local professionals to network and connect in the tech and business space in Venice, Los Angeles. It is designed for founders, investors, and operators interested in expanding their network and business opportunities. Attendees register via Luma to reserve their spot for this in-person meetup.

FoundersInvestorsNetworkingOperators

Fort Lauderdale Las Olas Rooftop EVO VC & Startups Social🍸🎉

MeetupDeep TechFundraisingIn personFree
19:00
Rooftop @1WLO, Fort Lauderdale, United States
Luma Miami

This is an in-person networking social event for founders, investors, and tech entrepreneurs including those in deep tech and quantum computing. Attendees will build connections, gain clarity, and discover opportunities to fundraise and scale their startups. The event focuses on collaborative growth within a global ecosystem of early and growth-stage ventures.

FoundersInvestorsNetworking

Founders Basketball New York City (August 2026)

CompetitionConsumer & CommerceIn personFree
19:00America / New York
Brooklyn, NY, New York City, United States
Luma New York

Founders Basketball is a 4-on-4 half-court tournament and shot competition for startup founders and investors in New York City. Attendees come from companies at various growth stages and industries to connect over basketball and networking. The event offers brand demos, prizes, and opportunities to engage with peers in a casual setting.

FoundersInvestorsNetworking

Tech Networking Event by Startup Valley
in Los Angeles

MeetupIn person
19:00America / Los Angeles
1203 S Olive St, Los Angeles, United States
Startup and Business Networking in Los Angeles

This event provides founders, investors, and operators an opportunity to meet and connect in Los Angeles. It is designed for networking within the startup and venture capital ecosystem. Attendees can build relationships and explore collaboration opportunities in an informal setting.

FoundersInvestorsNetworkingOperators

[Venture Park - CrossRoad(Workshop] 미국 스타트업 & 투자 생태계 인사이트

WorkshopFundraisingPolicy & EcosystemIn personFree
15:00Asia / Seoul
136, South Korea
Luma Seoul

미국 스타트업 & 투자 생태계 인사이트 세계에서 가장 경쟁이 치열한 시장 중 하나인 미국에서 스타트업은 어떻게 성장하고, 무엇이 성공을 결정할까요? 실리콘밸리의 벤처투자자이자 Craft Futures 공동창업자, UC Berkeley Haas School of Business MBA Faculty로 활동 중인 Sam Ha와 함께 오늘날 미국 창업 및 투자 생태계를 깊이 있게 살펴보는 시간을 가져보세요. 이번 소통 워크샵을 통해서 아래와 같은 인사이트 얻어가세요! 실리콘밸리 시장과 투자자들의 사고방식 및 의사결정 방식 미국 시장에서 차별화되는 스타트업이 되는 방법 실리콘밸리와 한국의 제품 전략 및 포지셔닝의 차이 창업을 준비하거나 운영 중인 창업자뿐만 아니라, 스타트업 지원기관, 투자자, 기업 관계자 등 미국 창업 생태계에 관심 있는 누구나 참여할 수 있는 워크샵입니다. 실리콘밸리 현장에서 활동하는 전문가의 경험을 통해, 미국 스타트업 생태계와 글로벌 시장에 대한 실질적인 인사이트를 얻어보세요. 이번 강연자는? Sam Ha * Partner & Co-founder, Craft Futures * MBA Professional Faculty, UC Berkeley Haas School of Business * Venture Partner, Log Investment US 📍 본 강연은 영어로 진행됩니다! (동시번역 시스템 운영) 일시 : 2026년 8월 13일(목) 15:00 ~ 16:30 장소 : SVC Seoul(양화로 136) 11층 칠링존 --- Inside the U.S. Startup & Investment Ecosystem How does the U.S. startup ecosystem really work, and what makes startups succeed in one of the world's most competitive markets? Join Sam Ha, Silicon Valley venture investor, Co-founder of Craft Futures, and MBA Faculty at UC Berkeley Haas School of Business, for an inside look at today's U.S. startup and investment ecosystem. This interactive session will help you explore: Silicon valley market & investor mindsets & behaviors How to stand out when approaching the US market Product & positioning in silicon valley vs Korea Whether you're building a startup, supporting founders, investing, or simply curious about the U.S. innovation ecosystem, this workshop offers practical insights from someone working at the heart of Silicon Valley. Speaker - Sam Ha * Partner & Co-founder, Craft Futures * MBA Professional Faculty, UC Berkeley Haas School of Business * Venture Partner, Log Investment US 📍Language - English (Simultaneous Korean Interpretation Available) Time: Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM Venue: Chilling Zone (11F), SVC Seoul (136 Yanghwa-ro)

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