2026 Chicago Booth Angels Network of Chicago & NYC Applicant Side Event

Join us for an exclusive gathering of minds where innovation meets capital. Hosted by at the historic Yale Club of New York City, this side event is designed to bridge the gap between top-tier entrepreneurs and the investment community.

Whether you’re a founder in Energy, Deep Tech, or Biotech, or a Closed-end Private Fund and Fund-of-Fund Manager looking for the next steps, this is your place to connect, converse, and catalyze growth.

We are bringing together the brightest founders who have applied to the Chicago Booth Angels Network (CBAN) of New York and Chicago and the latest Y Combinator programs for an afternoon of high-level vetted networking admitted by invitation only.

Are you ready to take the stage? We are currently accepting applications for the latest Founder Pitch Cycle. Selected startups will have the opportunity to pitch directly to an audience of seasoned angel investors and University of Chicago & YC alumni and many more angel investors (non dilutive funding)Adalla have met in New York since 2022.

• Deadline: March 15th, 2026.
• Where to Apply:
• CBAN: Submit your application via gust
• YC: Submit your application via Y Combinator

Note: Startups DO NOT have to be affiliated with the University of Chicago, Yale University or Y Combinator programs to apply. Proactive founders from all backgrounds and institutions are welcome to apply and join our private networks.

• Networking: Connect with private fund managers and fellow founders in the non-DCF friendly sectors with stiff J-curves such as biotech, deep tech, mining and energy.
• Catering: Your cover charge directly supports a premium lunch catered by and hosted at the Yale Club. Please inform any dietary restrictions 5 days before the day of the event. Organizer and host are not responsible for the attendee's failure to inform such restrictions beforehand.
• Travel Support: I am proud to announce that Delta Airlines is sponsoring travel for our selected founder groups, including Chicago's events providing support for both domestic and international bookings to ensure the best talent reaches in and between NYC and other destinations. Send your direct booking inquiry to the organizer.
• Open Cycles: If you miss the Spring (March) deadlines, we hold open application cycles throughout the year in Fall (October).

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, our team is only able to reach out to startups selected for a follow-on interview for the YC Club entry for March 2026. We encourage you to keep us updated on your milestones for future cycles.

Ready to join the network? Register Now. Space is Limited.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Yale Club, 50 Vanderbilt Avenue, New York, United States

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