Chicago Real Estate & Construction Networking & Pitch Event

Chicago has always built big. Now it's building smart. From construction automation to AI-driven property management to next-generation development finance platforms — the city's real estate tech scene is accelerating, and The Founders Club is where its founders and investors connect.

Blueprint Chicago is a pitch and networking night for the builders and backers of Chicago's real estate future. Every attendee stands up and addresses the full room for 60 seconds, then open networking takes over. Direct, focused, and built for people who make decisions fast.

No panels. No filler. Just founders and investors building Chicago's real estate future — in one room.

🎯 Event Highlights

• 60-Second Pitch Round — every attendee stands up and addresses the full room with their startup, project, or investment focus
• Open Networking — unstructured time to follow up one-on-one with the people who matter
• WhatsApp Pre-Networking — get access to the group 24 hours before and start conversations before you walk in
• Focused Audience — founders, investors, and operators only. No general professionals, no recruiters, no filler

💡 Why Attend

• Pitch your real estate startup to a focused room of Chicago investors and operators in 60 seconds
• Meet active angels and early-stage VCs scouting PropTech and ConTech opportunities in the Midwest
• Find your technical co-founder, development partner, or next joint venture
• Discover deals, capital connections, and collaborators in one efficient evening
• Stay ahead of the PropTech and construction innovation wave reshaping Chicago's built environment

🚀 Who's In The Room

• PropTech & ConTech startup founders
• Chicago-based real estate venture investors
• Construction tech entrepreneurs
• Angel investors & micro-VCs active in real assets
• Product managers & engineers building real estate platforms
• Alternative capital providers for real estate startups
• Real estate entrepreneurs at pre-seed through Series A
• Tech-forward architects, developers & operators

📱 Start before you arrive: Registered attendees get access to our dedicated WhatsApp group 24 hours before the event. Warm introductions before the event even starts.

Chicago is building something. Be in the room where it starts — register now.

Guest Guidelines:

• Guests must be 21+ years old
• Please arrive well-presented
• Purchase one drink at the bar (alcohol-free options included)

You will be able to join the dedicated Whatsapp group for the event and start networking before the actual event.

🎯 Only 50 spots available – register now to secure yours.
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Info: Kick off the evening with a warm introduction and overview of how the networking and pitch session will run.

Info: Each participant will have the opportunity to deliver a short 60-second elevator pitch to the room. This is your chance to introduce your business, share what you’re building, and clearly state what you're looking for — investment, partnerships, clients, or talent.

Info: Open networking session. Connect with founders, investors, and professionals in a relaxed setting. Continue conversations sparked during pitches, exchange contacts, and explore collaboration opportunities.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Lottie's Pub, 1925 West Cortland Street, Chicago, United States

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