Startup Networking in NYC

Ascent Valley is the next evolution of Startup Valley - a community where the people who actually move the industry forward come together.

We connect founders, investors, and operators across the globe and create an environment where ideas turn into products, and products turn into companies.

At our events, you’ll find:

🔥 Pitch Nights

🔥 Founder Meetups

🔥 Industry Panels & Workshops

🔥 Business Tours & Large-Scale Tech Events

From pre-seed teams to IPO-ready founders — everyone comes here to share insights, test ideas, and build what’s next.

This is where you can:

• Test your hypotheses

• Get real, practical feedback

• Meet early adopters

• Find your next co-founder or CTO

• Close your next round faster than you can refill your coffee

Our events are built around real intros, real conversations, and real insights from people who are building companies - not those who just talk about them.

We work across major tech sectors:

AI, FinTech, SaaS, HealthTech, DeepTech, ClimateTech, Web3 and more - industries shaping the next decade.

Pitch decks and founder updates are regularly shared with our network of active VCs, angels, and syndicates who actually invest.
Who will you meet at the event:

• Founders
• Investors or VC companies
• Marketers, Salespeople, Business Advisers
• Game changers
• AI Experts
• Entrepreneurs from Europe, Asia, and the United Kingdom

• Neat appearance
• Good mood
• 1 drink bought at the bar (non-alcohol works too)

🤝The venue where we host our events is our partner. To continue hosting events at this location, please consider purchasing 1-2 drinks at the bar. Thank you.
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Info: Official welcome from the organizers with a brief overview of the event goals and schedule. Interactive networking helps participants set their objectives and connect with key contacts.

Info: Startups present their projects to investors and experts. Each team has 5 minutes to pitch, covering the project’s core idea, business model, and target market.

Info: Participants enjoy casual conversations with investors, discuss collaborations, and exchange ideas over refreshments.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Whiskey Cellar NYC, 77 East 7th Street, New York, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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