Investor Connect: Pitch & Networking — Chicago

Connect with Dubai’s AI & Startup founders, investors, and builders. Pitch your startup, meet investors, and create meaningful connections that drive real impact.

• Live Tech Startup Pitches — Be inspired by early-stage founders sharing bold ideas and innovative business models. Ask sharp questions or simply observe the next wave of startups.
• Investor-Focused Networking — Meet investors, deal scouts, and ambitious founders in a curated environment. Gain access to select pitch decks and warm intros if you’re scouting.
• Action-Driven Atmosphere — A room for action-takers: founders, creatives, and investors ready to build and execute.

• Angel investors, VC partners, and early-stage funds
• Founders with bold ideas, MVPs, or early traction
• Startup advisors, accelerators, and scouts
• Builders and creatives seeking co-founders, mentors, or capital
• Professionals who value high-quality conversation over crowded networking

Whether you’re funding, building, or scaling — you’ll leave with actionable insights and valuable connections.

We invite angel investors and VC partners to participate as judges and contributors.

• Join discussions, meet other investors, and see what teams are building early.
• Founders rely on your experienced perspective.
• To become a judge or access the startup database, please fill out the and ensure you have purchased a ticket.

Selected startups will:

• Present live on stage
• Receive actionable feedback from investors

After purchasing a ticket:

• Submit your and ensure it is accessible for viewers.

Here you can explore photos from our past events to get a sense of the energy, connections, and actionable outcomes.

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.

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

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.

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

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

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

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