AI & Tech Startup Pitch & Investor Networking Night Chicago

Wed Feb 18 2026 at 07:00 pm to 10:00 pm UTC-06:00

Hopsmith Chicago | Chicago

Nomad Hub
Publisher/HostNomad Hub
AI & Tech Startup Pitch & Investor Networking Night Chicago
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Meet investors, pitch your idea, and build valuable connections at our smart networking and startup pitch night!
About this Event

💡 What to Expect

- Live Tech Startup Pitches. Get inspired by early-stage founders sharing their bold ideas and business models. Ask sharp questions or just absorb what’s next in the startup scene.

- Investor-Focused Networking. Meet investors, deal scouts, and ambitious founders in a curated environment. You’ll get access to selected pitch decks, plus warm intros if you're scouting.

- Action-Driven Atmosphere. This is a room for action-takers: founders, creatives, and investors ready to build something real.



👥 Who Should Join

- Investors and early-stage funds

- Founders with bold ideas or MVPs

- Startup advisors, accelerators, and scouts

- Builders and creatives seeking co-founders, mentors, or capital

- Professionals who value smart conversation over crowded networking


Whether you're funding, building or growing - you'll walk away with something valuable.

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Agenda

🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Registration & Welcome

Info: Guests check in. This is also your first opportunity to connect-meet like-minded innovators, spark initial conversations, and set the tone for an impactful experience.


🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Opening & Interactive Networking

Info: Interactive networking is designed to help participants define objectives, identify synergies, and create meaningful connections that could lead to collaborations and partnerships.


🕑: 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Startup Pitch Session

Info: Startups present their ventures to investors and industry experts. Each speaker has 7 minutes to convey their unique value proposition, business strategy, and target market. This is where ideas meet opportunity. After each pitch there is a Q&A session with audience.


🕑: 09:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Casual Networking & Refreshments

Info: Relax and enjoy refreshments while engaging in purposeful conversations. Discuss collaborations, exchange insights, and nurture relationships that could transform into tangible business outcomes.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Hopsmith Chicago, 15 West Division Street, Chicago, United States

Tickets

USD 0.00 to USD 65.42

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