Events for you

Wed, 19 August 2026

18:00

Salt Lake City, UT, Salt Lake City, United States

Luma Salt Lake City

Investors pitch their investment theses, target industries, check sizes, and portfolio highlights directly to founders at this networking event. It is designed for founders looking to understand what VCs seek and to connect with multiple investors in one setting. Attendees gain insight into investor priorities and have opportunities to network with peers and funders.

Wed, 19 August 2026

18:00

Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

Luma Ho Chi Minh City

Founders Launchpad hosts a pitch and networking event in Ho Chi Minh City connecting top Southeast Asian founders with leading venture capitalists. The event offers curated one-on-one matching sessions for startups that apply and are accepted, followed by a social mixer open to all attendees. Participants can engage with prominent investors seeking new ventures and network within the regional startup ecosystem.

Thu, 20 August 2026

Finland

Business Tampere

This workshop explains essential aspects of investment and shareholder agreements for startups. It is aimed at founders and startup teams who want to understand term sheets, valuation, and financing rounds. Attendees will gain practical knowledge to confidently approach early investment negotiations.

20–21 August 2026

08:00

Vedia 3892, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Luma Buenos Aires

LATAM Digital Assets Conf is a two-day institutional conference in Buenos Aires focusing on digital assets, traditional finance, and regulation. It gathers C-level executives, regulators, investment funds, and protocol founders to discuss payments, stablecoins, tokenization, and capital markets. Attendees engage with the rapid growth and adoption of digital assets across Latin America.

Thu, 20 August 2026

09:00

Tempe, Arizona, Tempe, United States

Luma Phoenix

Founders participate in a live coached session to improve how they explain their company through real-time feedback on their pitch from investors and experienced founders. The event is designed for early-stage startups and founders preparing to raise capital or clarify their story. Attendees can choose to pitch or observe and learn from others in a supportive environment.

Thu, 20 August 2026

09:00

Chicago, IL, Chicago, United States

Luma Chicago

This event features a full-day summit exploring policy, innovation, and scaling in emerging technologies like AI, Quantum, and Web3. It brings together builders, investors, policymakers, and enterprise leaders to discuss regulation and funding while showcasing startup pitches and networking opportunities. Attendees will gain insights into the current tech landscape and see live pitching for non-dilutive funding.

Thu, 20 August 2026

16:00Europe / Zurich

Zurich, Switzerland

Swiss Startup Association

This workshop teaches founders how to negotiate effectively during fundraising in difficult economic conditions. It is designed for startup founders who want to improve their negotiation skills to secure investment. Attendees will learn strategies for managing pressure and navigating challenging funding environments in Zurich.

Thu, 20 August 2026

17:30Europe / Helsinki

Borenius Attorneys Ltd, Helsinki, Finland

Luma Helsinki

Nordic AI Night brings together Nordic AI startups and investors in Helsinki to discuss growth opportunities and expansion into New York. Attendees can network and explore investment opportunities in the AI sector. The event is suited for those involved in AI innovation and venture investing.

Thu, 20 August 2026

15:00

Lehi, Utah, Lehi, United States

Luma Salt Lake City

This monthly startup pitch event features 3-5 Kinect Capital Alumni delivering short pitches. It is designed for founders, mentors, and investors to discover new startups and connect with the ecosystem. The event provides a platform to watch pitch videos and network in person in Lehi, Utah.

Thu, 20 August 2026

18:00

Coahuila 99, Ciudad de México, Mexico

Luma Mexico City

This event presents Startco's first official meetup in Mexico City, focusing on the Mexican startup ecosystem. It aims to connect startups, investors, and funds to foster scalability and strategic alliances. Attendees can explore opportunities to access capital and engage with a dynamic entrepreneurial network in Latin America.

Fri, 21 August 2026

Austria

Wirtschaftsagentur Wien (Vienna Business Agency)

This event provides a question and answer session focused on funding opportunities for creative industries. It is intended for founders and stakeholders in creative sectors looking to understand financing options. Attendees will gain insight into funding processes and challenges specific to creative businesses.

Fri, 21 August 2026

Austria

Wirtschaftsagentur Wien (Vienna Business Agency)

This event is a question and answer session on funding opportunities for the creative industries, conducted in English. It is intended for founders and operators in the creative sector seeking information about financing options. Attendees can learn about available support schemes relevant to the creative economy.

Fri, 21 August 2026

16:00Europe / Copenhagen

København, Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark

Danish Startup Group

Founder Fridays is a meetup in Copenhagen that brings together founders, company leaders, and aspiring entrepreneurs to share founder stories and investor insights. The event features talks from experienced founders and angel investors, followed by networking over food and drinks. Attendees gain practical lessons on scaling startups and understanding early-stage investment criteria.

Fri, 21 August 2026

18:00

Vedia 3892, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Luma Buenos Aires

Ten startup teams present their projects to a panel of investors focusing on Argentina and Latin America. The event is designed for founders and builders seeking investment and visibility from the local VC community. It is part of Aleph Week and encourages startups from any background to apply for exposure to funding opportunities.

Mon, 24 August 2026

Switzerland

SICTIC (Swiss ICT Investor Club)

This event offers an Angel Investing Starter Training led by Dr. Thomas Dübendorfer, designed for new and aspiring investors interested in Switzerland's angel investing community. Participants learn foundational skills and knowledge to start investing in early-stage startups. The training aims to open access to investment opportunities and build a network within the Swiss angel ecosystem.

24–27 August 2026

09:30Europe / Oslo

Stavanger, Norway

Innovation Norway

This event at ONS 2026 in Stavanger connects attendees with Innovasjon Norge and Eksfin representatives to discuss export, international growth opportunities, and financing in global markets. It is aimed at startups and companies interested in expanding internationally. Participants can explore market entry strategies and funding options for scaling abroad.

Mon, 24 August 2026

14:00America / New York

Virtual, United States

Golden Seeds

An experienced Golden Seeds member leads a discussion with entrepreneurs on the basics of angel funding and the Golden Seeds investment process. The session provides foundational knowledge about early-stage investment mechanisms. It is intended for founders seeking to understand how angel funding works without receiving personalized feedback.

Tue, 25 August 2026

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Startup Village (Amsterdam Science Park)

This workshop helps researchers, postdocs, and PhD students understand how to start academic spin-offs by exploring entrepreneurship, intellectual property, funding, and startup growth. It supports turning AI research into real-world impact. Attendees gain practical knowledge for launching startups from academic work.

Tue, 25 August 2026

Portugal

Startup Portugal

This open call supports graduates up to 29 developing tech-based business ideas at the concept stage in specific Portuguese regions. Participants receive a monthly grant, milestone and completion prizes, mentoring, and networking opportunities. The program helps early-stage founders turn ideas into viable startups.

25–27 August 2026

12:00Europe / Oslo

Norway

NorBAN (Norwegian Business Angel Network)

NorBAN participates as a community partner at TechBBQ 2026 in Copenhagen, a startup and investment conference where board members will be present. The event provides an opportunity for NorBAN members and other attendees to engage with the Nordic startup and investor community and access discounts. Additional networking options include an investor cruise in cooperation with SMB Norge.

Tue, 25 August 2026

17:30

The Precinct, Fortitude Valley, Australia

All Things Blockchain

This event covers strategies for securing grants with a focus on AI projects. It is designed for startup founders and operators who want to enhance their fundraising skills through grants. Attendees will gain practical advice on navigating the grant application process to support AI innovations.

Wed, 26 August 2026

00:00

Online, United States

StartupCouncil.org Philly Tech Entrepreneurs & Investors

Startup founders can bring their questions and challenges about fundraising to a free online office hours session with expert angel investor Scott Fox. This event offers direct access to experienced advice for founders looking to improve their fundraising outcomes. It is designed to support startup founders at various early stages in their fundraising journey.

Wed, 26 August 2026

Finland

Business Tampere

Participants refine their investor pitches by learning how to structure and deliver a compelling message. The event is designed for startup founders seeking feedback and confidence in pitching to investors. Attendees can present a 3-minute pitch and receive constructive critique from experts and peers.

Wed, 26 August 2026

11:30Europe / Stockholm

Sweden

Almi (including Almi Invest)

Hitta Kapitalet - Augusti is an event focused on finding and securing capital. It is intended for startup founders and entrepreneurs looking to raise funding. Attendees can learn about funding opportunities and how to access financial resources to support their ventures.