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Startup Events in Zurich

Startup events in Europe span everything from the headline conferences (Slush in Helsinki, Web Summit in Lisbon, The Next Web in Amsterdam, VivaTech in Paris, Bits & Pretzels in Munich, Wolves Summit, Latitude59) down to the weekly rhythm of pitch nights, founder coffee mornings, investor AMAs, and product-management meetups that every significant tech city sustains.

This page narrows the Zurich calendar to Startup events. It's a subset of Switzerland's wider tech-event schedule, useful when you want something specific to go to in the city this month.

Zurich sustains one of the most research-dense tech-event calendars in Europe, anchored by ETH Zurich and the broader Swiss research ecosystem. ML-research, systems, and programming-languages communities are particularly strong. This is one of the places in Europe where compiler, distributed-systems, and cryptography research still has a community event presence in the form of guild nights, reading groups, and visiting-speaker series.

Upcoming Startup events in Zurich

EntrepreneurshipWorkshopFree

Build Your First Successful AI SaaS Startup Today! - Workshop

Zurich, 🇨🇭 Switzerland

Build Your First Successful AI SaaS Startup Today! - Workshop

Build Your First Successful AI SaaS Startup Today! – Workshop

Launching an AI-powered SaaS startup doesn’t have to be overwhelming. This intensive workshop is designed for aspiring founders, developers, and innovators who want to turn their AI SaaS idea into a profitable, scalable business—without wasting time or resources.

For more detailed information visit our website at www.blueqix.com

You’ll walk away with a clear blueprint for building, validating, and launching your first AI SaaS product, plus the confidence to attract your first paying customers.

What You’ll Learn

How to Identify a Profitable AI SaaS Opportunity

  • Discover how to spot real market needs and avoid building products that don’t solve meaningful problems.
  • Learn proven techniques for validating your idea before investing in development, so you can pivot or proceed with confidence.
  • Understand the key differences between AI SaaS and traditional software, and why this matters for your business model.

Designing Your AI SaaS for Rapid Validation

  • Master the art of defining a “minimum viable product” that delivers immediate value to users, without over-engineering.
  • Learn how to structure your product so it’s easy to test, iterate, and scale—even if you’re a solo founder.
  • See real examples of AI SaaS startups that launched with minimal features but achieved rapid growth.

Building a Scalable AI SaaS from Day One

  • Get a step-by-step framework for architecting your product so it’s both user-friendly and technically robust.
  • Learn how to automate key processes, reduce manual work, and focus on what truly drives customer satisfaction.
  • Understand how to design for scalability, so your product can grow with your user base without constant rework.

Launching and Acquiring Your First Paying Customers

  • Develop a go-to-market strategy tailored for AI SaaS, including how to position your product and attract early adopters.
  • Learn how to create compelling messaging that resonates with your target audience and converts interest into sales.
  • Discover low-cost, high-impact tactics for generating buzz, building an email list, and securing your first revenue.

Retaining Users and Scaling Your Business

  • Understand the metrics that matter most for AI SaaS success, and how to track them from the start.
  • Learn how to gather and act on user feedback to continuously improve your product and reduce churn.
  • Get actionable advice on pricing, packaging, and upselling to maximize customer lifetime value and fuel sustainable growth.
Who Should Attend
  • Aspiring entrepreneurs who want to launch an AI SaaS but don’t know where to start.
  • Developers and makers looking to turn their technical skills into a recurring revenue business.
  • Product managers and innovators who want to leverage AI to create scalable, high-margin software products.
  • Anyone who wants to avoid common startup mistakes and build a business that lasts.
Workshop Format
  • Interactive Learning: Live exercises, group discussions, and Q&A to ensure you leave with a personalized action plan.
  • Real-World Insights: Case studies of successful AI SaaS startups, including what worked, what didn’t, and how you can apply these lessons.
  • Practical Frameworks: Step-by-step guides and templates to help you validate, build, and launch your AI SaaS with confidence.

Ready to stop dreaming and start building? Join us and take the first step toward launching your successful AI SaaS startup today.

For more detailed information visit our website at www.blueqix.com

What’s Included in the Basic Edition

✅ 4 Hour Workshop accessed remotely based on content description

What’s Included in the Premium Edition Access to All Workshops, Seminars & Hackathons

Attend every live event and unlock all replays for a full year.
New workshops are added monthly.

365-Day On-Demand Access

Learn anytime with unlimited access to our complete training library, templates, and resources.

Certification Included

Receive an official BlueQix Certification in AI Business & AI Entrepreneurship — ideal for resumes, job applications, and client credibility.

50+ Hours of Practical AI Training

Step-by-step sessions covering:

  • AI automation
  • AI marketing systems
  • AI sales workflows
  • AI app & micro-SaaS creation
  • Market research using AI
  • Prototype building
  • AI entrepreneurship frameworks

Designed for real implementation, not theory.

AI Library: 300+ Resources

Instant access to prompts, templates, frameworks, swipe files, and plug-and-play systems.

100+ Million B2B, SaaS & AI Leads Platform

Access to a full database of global B2B contacts for outreach, validation, prospecting, and sales. Find emails, phone numbers and contact details

Most platforms offering similar data charge $600–$1,500/year.

10.000+ Venture Capital & Investor Database

Access a curated list of VCs, angel investors, accelerators, and funding sources for AI and SaaS projects.

Most platforms offering similar data charge $300–$1,200/year.

Learn Every Major AI Skill in One Place

Includes training on:

  • AI Marketing
  • AI Sales
  • AI Advertising
  • AI Videos & Images
  • AI Productivity
  • AI Automation
  • AI Apps & SaaS
  • AI Trends & Research
  • AI monetization strategies
  • GenAI Platforms
  • AI Employees – Your tireless digital workforce
  • AI Agents
  • Workflow Automation
  • AI Designing
  • Predictive Analytics – See tomorrow. Decide today
  • AI Investing – Smarter insights, stronger returns
  • LLM Management
  • AI Researching
  • and much more
✅ 365 Days Access, 24/7 On-Demand account

For more detailed information visit our website at www.blueqix.com

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Testimonials:

"This isn’t just theory — it’s step-by-step, real-world training. I implemented what I learned and saved 20+ hours a week in my business."
- Liam Collins, Entrepreneur

"The workshop quality, the structure, and the hands-on exercises made it feel like I had a personal mentor guiding me."
- Chloe Thompson, Investor

"I’ve taken a lot of online courses, but this is the first time I felt like I got a true system to apply AI in my startup."
-Noah Ramirez, AI Developer

"Clear, engaging, and results-driven. Within days, I built my first AI-powered chatbot for customer support. Clients love it."
- Catherine Jensen, Business Owner

"The value here is insane. What I learned in 3 sessions would have taken me months to figure out on my own."
- Vincent Campbell, Entrepreneur

"I’m a non-technical founder and was worried AI would be over my head. This training made it easy and actionable."
- Wayne Webb, CMO

"These sessions gave me the confidence to pitch my AI startup idea to investors. I now have my first round of funding!"
- Ibrahim Imad, Entrepreneur

You guys rock! This was amazing. "The mix of theory, practice, and real use cases makes this the best AI training I’ve ever invested in. Highly recommended!"
- Sean Perry, DevOps

"The strategies taught here helped me generate my first $5k in sales from AI-powered marketing campaigns."
- Dennis Cunningham, Online Marketer

Sun 19 Jul · 15:00 – 19:00
EntrepreneurshipConferenceFree

Startup Networking Zurich: Founders, Investors & Talent Mixer

Zurich, 🇨🇭 Switzerland

Zurich Startup Networking Event: Meet Founders, Investors, and Talent - Build or Scale Your Startup

Startup Networking Event in Zurich for founders, investors, and tech talent.

Join a high-signal startup networking event in Zurich where founders, investors, and talent connect to build and scale startups.Meet the right people, unlock real opportunities, and grow within the Zurich startup ecosystem.

💡 Why This Event Is Different

Most networking events end with exchanged LinkedIn profiles.

This one focuses on real conversations and real opportunities.

We bring together founders, investors, engineers, operators and talent in a curated environment designed to create meaningful connections.

Through interactive networking rounds, open conversations and pitch opportunities, participants can share challenges, exchange insights and build relationships that last beyond the event.

🤝 What to Expect

Startup Networking in Zurich
Structured networking rounds where founders, investors, and talent connect, share challenges, and explore opportunities.

Talent & Hiring Connections
Meet engineers, operators, and professionals in the Zurich startup ecosystem.

Startup & Investor Conversations
Discussions around fundraising, product development, and scaling startups.

👥 Who Should Attend
  • Startup founders in Zurich
  • VC and angels investors
  • Engineers and builders
  • Operators and product managers
  • Recruiters and HR professionals
  • Sales and business development professionals
  • Job seekers interested in startups
  • Newcomers to the Zurich tech ecosystem
🎤 Want to Pitch?

A limited number of founders will have the opportunity to present their startup.

Selected founders will showcase their pitch deck to the audience and attending investors, followed by a short Q&A where participants can ask questions and share feedback.

Apply by sending your pitch

Spots are limited and founders will be selected in advance.

💼 For Investors

We invite local investors, angels and venture capitalists to join the event.

Investor participation is complimentary.

After verification, investors receive access to the Ascent Valley ecosystem, including:

• curated startup introductions

• access to our startup digest

• access to our platform and founder community

Interested investors can request verification

Tue 21 Jul · 20:00 – 23:00
EntrepreneurshipConferenceFree

Startup Pitch & Themed Networking Zurich | Unlock Your Idea

Zurich, 🇨🇭 Switzerland

You've been workshopping your idea with ChatGPT, not real founders. We fix that. Themed tables, 5 live pitches, one Zurich room - 3 hours

Most of us are in the same loop. You have an idea. You workshop it with ChatGPT, read another newsletter, tell three friends who don't quite get it. The idea stays in your head. Or worse — it never gets the kind of pushback that would have made it sharper.

Research on creative work is clear: people who articulate their idea to like-minded peers begin to understand it deeper. Quality feedback isn't validation — it's the thing that changes how you see your own work.

We mix the room on purpose. Different industries see the same process from different angles — that's where value compounds. We ask for your LinkedIn in registration so we can group you with the right people, not random tables.

How the evening runs (3 stages)

Stage 1 — Themed Networking

You vote on the night's themes through the registration form (Fundraising, HR, GTM, Product, Pricing, Hiring — whichever wins the room). We group you by background. Each group's representative shares the conversation's main takeaway on stage. Featured contributors get a Featured Founder spotlight on ascentvalley.com — that's how the conversation scales across the ecosystem.

Stage 2 — Pitches

5 curated startups present their idea for live feedback and investor introductions. After the event, we add them to our private founder database and route their application to the right investors inside the Ascent Valley network.

Stage 3 — Chill & Network

The structured part wraps. The bar stays open. The connections you started solidify here — most of our repeat attendees say this is where the real value lands.

Who's in the room

  • Accelerator representatives — talent and dealflow scouts from Zurich-based and EU-wide programs
  • Investors — angels, fund representatives, scouts from syndicates
  • Founders, Pre-seed to Series A — building across SaaS, AI, ClimateTech, FinTech, ConsumerTech
  • Operators — PMs, engineering leads, GTM leaders from scaling startups
  • Entrepreneurs across industries — fresh perspective is the point
  • Founders traveling through Zurich — from Tel Aviv, Berlin, London, NYC, Lisbon nodes
  • Hiring leads from companies actively scaling teams

About Ascent Valley

Ascent Valley is a 3-layer ecosystem: Community, DealFlow, Events. Our mission is to break local boundaries and enable cross-region growth through real connection between founders, operators, and investors.

Philosophy: IDEA → PROCESS → RESULT.

Tue 21 Jul · 20:00 – 23:00
EntrepreneurshipConferenceFree

Investor Connect: Pitch & Deal Flow Night | Zurich

Zurich, 🇨🇭 Switzerland

Meet startups, investors, and access ongoing deal flow with weekly intros and early opportunities. Free for approved investors.

Investor Connect: Pitch & Deal Flow Night

Join a focused investor session in Zurich.

3–5 pre-screened startups will present in a relaxed, high-signal environment.

Startup list available in advance upon request.

Free for approved investors. Paid tickets available.

👉 Apply as an investor or get your ticket

What You Actually Get

startups at different stages, actively raising

clear investment signals (team, traction, ask)

direct access to founders

live presentations with Q&A

context from other active investors

You don’t come here to network or wait for pitches.

You come when it’s time to evaluate deals - and share your perspective.

Who Shows Up

Angel investors actively writing checks

• VC partners and associates

• Scouts and analysts sourcing deals

• Founders in AI, Web3, HealthTech, and Tech

People here are not browsing - they come to evaluate opportunities, exchange context,

and move deals forward

People who, while operating locally, are exploring opportunities to diversify risk and engage globally.

Beyond the Event

The event is the entry point.

After participation, you get:

• weekly deal flow

• direct founder introductions

• access to opportunities aligned with your thesis

Most attend once.

Serious investors stay for the pipeline.

Apply to access deal flow

Access Options

🎟 General Admission — Paid

✅ Investor Access — Free (by approval)

Approval required to maintain signal quality.

Limited Capacity

We keep the room focused and relevant.

Spots are limited.

👉 Secure your spot now

Tue 21 Jul · 20:00 – 23:00
EntrepreneurshipConferenceFree

Startup Pitch & Networking Zürich

Zurich, 🇨🇭 Switzerland

We are organizing a Startup Pitch and Networking Event In Zurich. Present your product to investors, find common interests.

🚀 Hi there! Join Startup Valley in Zürich!

Meet and network with startup founders, investors, and AI & tech professionals. Pitch your startup to a room of active investors and dive into the world of business, technology, and venture capital.

💡 Why You Can't Miss This Event:

Engage with leading founders, tech experts, and active investors to gain deep insights and valuable networking. This event is essential for those looking to gain ideas, experience, and valuable connections.

🎤 Startup Pitch Session

Selected founders take the stage for a focused 5-minute pitch in front of active investors and tech leaders, followed by a short Q&A where participants can ask questions and share feedback. Each founder walks away with a professional evaluation, direct investor feedback, and visibility across our global community.

The best startup of the night is featured across our channels and included in our investor newsletter.

💼 Investors Welcome

Meet vetted founders early and tap into a global pipeline of startups across 25 cities.

Every pitching founder is reviewed and selected by our team, so you see a curated lineup of serious teams. Evaluate the pitches, ask your questions, share feedback that founders actually need, and connect with fellow investors in the room.

Who you will meet at the event:

  • Founders
  • Angel investors and VC partners
  • AI experts and engineers
  • Marketers, sales leaders, and business advisers
  • Entrepreneurs from Europe, Asia, and the US

Requirements for attendees:

  • Neat appearance
  • Good mood

🤝 The venue where we host our events is our partner. Please support them by purchasing at least one drink at the bar (non-alcohol works too). Thank you.

Time:

Event time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pitch time: 7:40 PM to 8:20 PM

Venue: Bar INCONTRO.Talacker 50, 8001 Zürich

🌟 What is Startup Valley?

Startup Valley is building a global community of founders, investors, and tech professionals. Since 2024 we have organized 900+ pitch nights and are present in 25 cities, where founders find investors and co-founders, investors discover new startups early, and professionals connect with the people building the future.

🎟 Join our event and secure your ticket today! ✨

Sincerely,
The Startup Valley Team

Tue 28 Jul · 20:00 – 23:00
EntrepreneurshipConferenceFree

Founders Pitch & Networking Night in Zürich

Zurich, 🇨🇭 Switzerland

Dive into tech with other professionals! Network and build strong relationships with investors, tech experts, and entrepreneurs in Zurich.

🚀 Hi there! Join Startup Valley in Zürich!

Meet and network with startup founders, investors, and AI & tech professionals. Pitch your startup to a room of active investors and dive into the world of business, technology, and venture capital.

💡 Why You Can't Miss This Event:

Engage with leading founders, tech experts, and active investors to gain deep insights and valuable networking. This event is essential for those looking to gain ideas, experience, and valuable connections.

🎤 Startup Pitch Session

Selected founders take the stage for a focused 5-minute pitch in front of active investors and tech leaders, followed by a short Q&A where participants can ask questions and share feedback. Each founder walks away with a professional evaluation, direct investor feedback, and visibility across our global community.

The best startup of the night is featured across our channels and included in our investor newsletter.

💼 Investors Welcome

Meet vetted founders early and tap into a global pipeline of startups across 25 cities.

Every pitching founder is reviewed and selected by our team, so you see a curated lineup of serious teams. Evaluate the pitches, ask your questions, share feedback that founders actually need, and connect with fellow investors in the room.

Who you will meet at the event:

  • Founders
  • Angel investors and VC partners
  • AI experts and engineers
  • Marketers, sales leaders, and business advisers
  • Entrepreneurs from Europe, Asia, and the US

Requirements for attendees:

  • Neat appearance
  • Good mood

🤝 The venue where we host our events is our partner. Please support them by purchasing at least one drink at the bar (non-alcohol works too). Thank you.

Time:

Event time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pitch time: 7:40 PM to 8:20 PM

Venue: Bar INCONTRO.Talacker 50, 8001 Zürich

🌟 What is Startup Valley?

Startup Valley is building a global community of founders, investors, and tech professionals. Since 2024 we have organized 900+ pitch nights and are present in 25 cities, where founders find investors and co-founders, investors discover new startups early, and professionals connect with the people building the future.

🎟 Join our event and secure your ticket today! ✨

Sincerely,
The Startup Valley Team

Tue 28 Jul · 16:00 – 19:00
EntrepreneurshipConferenceFree

Founders Pitch & Networking Night in Zürich

Zurich, 🇨🇭 Switzerland

Dive into tech with other professionals! Network and build strong relationships with investors, tech experts, and entrepreneurs in Zurich.

Hi there!

🚀 Dear Participants! Join our event in Zurich!

Meet and network with Tech & Business Proffesionals, Influencers and AI experts. Pitch to the audience with your Startup and seize your chance to dive into the world of business, technology, and venture capital.

💡 Why You Can't-Miss It:

Engage with leading experts and founders in the Tech & Business, and top investors to gain deep insights and valuable networking.This event is a must-attend for those looking to gain ideas, experience, and valuable connections.

📈 Present Your Startup in the Tech & Business:

Showcase your startup in the Tech & Business! Email your pitch deck to contact.us@startupvalley.club and seize the opportunity to impress both the audience and investors!Also, you need to fill out the application to participate as a pitcher/speaker at the event.Apply now!

💼 We Welcome New Investors:

We invite investors to our event to expand their network, get acquainted with new startups, evaluate them, provide their feedback, participate in discussions, and gain access to a database of fresh startups from around the world.
If you're interested in attending our event as an investor, please register through this link

🎤Startup Presentations in the Tech & Business and Expert Evaluations:

Startups from various industries, prepare for your moment of glory with a 5-minute presentation scheduled for 07:40PM, followed by invaluable feedback from our panel of venture capitalists and angel investors.

Who will you meet at the event:
  • Founders
  • Investors or VC companies
  • Marketers, Salespeople, Business Advisers
  • Industry Disruptors
  • AI Experts
  • Entrepreneurs from Europe, Asia, and the United Kingdom
Requirements to attendants:
  • 21+ years old
  • 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.

Time:

Event time: 6:00 -9:00 PM

Pitch time: 7:40 -8:20 PM

🎟Join our event, and secure your ticket today!✨

Sincerely,

Startup Valley Team

Tue 28 Jul · 16:00 – 19:00
EntrepreneurshipConferenceFree

Startups Pitch & Investors in Zürich

Zurich, 🇨🇭 Switzerland

A focused pitch night with live startup pitches, direct investor feedback, and time to meet relevant founders and peers.

🚀 Hi there! Join Startup Valley in Zürich!

Meet and network with startup founders, investors, and AI & tech professionals. Pitch your startup to a room of active investors and dive into the world of business, technology, and venture capital.

💡 Why You Can't Miss This Event:

Engage with leading founders, tech experts, and active investors to gain deep insights and valuable networking. This event is essential for those looking to gain ideas, experience, and valuable connections.

🎤 Startup Pitch Session

Selected founders take the stage for a focused 5-minute pitch in front of active investors and tech leaders, followed by a short Q&A where participants can ask questions and share feedback. Each founder walks away with a professional evaluation, direct investor feedback, and visibility across our global community.

The best startup of the night is featured across our channels and included in our investor newsletter.

💼 Investors Welcome

Meet vetted founders early and tap into a global pipeline of startups across 25 cities.

Every pitching founder is reviewed and selected by our team, so you see a curated lineup of serious teams. Evaluate the pitches, ask your questions, share feedback that founders actually need, and connect with fellow investors in the room.

Who you will meet at the event:

  • Founders
  • Angel investors and VC partners
  • AI experts and engineers
  • Marketers, sales leaders, and business advisers
  • Entrepreneurs from Europe, Asia, and the US

Requirements for attendees:

  • Neat appearance
  • Good mood

🤝 The venue where we host our events is our partner. Please support them by purchasing at least one drink at the bar (non-alcohol works too). Thank you.

Time:

Event time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pitch time: 7:40 PM to 8:20 PM

Venue: Bar INCONTRO.Talacker 50, 8001 Zürich

🌟 What is Startup Valley?

Startup Valley is building a global community of founders, investors, and tech professionals. Since 2024 we have organized 900+ pitch nights and are present in 25 cities, where founders find investors and co-founders, investors discover new startups early, and professionals connect with the people building the future.

🎟 Join our event and secure your ticket today! ✨

Sincerely,
The Startup Valley Team

Tue 28 Jul · 16:00 – 19:00
EntrepreneurshipConferenceFree

Investor Connect: Pitch & Deal Flow Night | Zurich

Zurich, 🇨🇭 Switzerland

Meet startups, investors, and access ongoing deal flow with weekly intros and early opportunities. Free for approved investors.

Investor Connect: Pitch & Deal Flow Night

Join a focused investor session in Zurich.

3–5 pre-screened startups will present in a relaxed, high-signal environment.

Startup list available in advance upon request.

Free for approved investors. Paid tickets available.

👉 Apply as an investor or get your ticket

What You Actually Get

startups at different stages, actively raising

clear investment signals (team, traction, ask)

direct access to founders

live presentations with Q&A

context from other active investors

You don’t come here to network or wait for pitches.

You come when it’s time to evaluate deals - and share your perspective.

Who Shows Up

Angel investors actively writing checks

• VC partners and associates

• Scouts and analysts sourcing deals

• Founders in AI, Web3, HealthTech, and Tech

People here are not browsing - they come to evaluate opportunities, exchange context,

and move deals forward

People who, while operating locally, are exploring opportunities to diversify risk and engage globally.

Beyond the Event

The event is the entry point.

After participation, you get:

• weekly deal flow

• direct founder introductions

• access to opportunities aligned with your thesis

Most attend once.

Serious investors stay for the pipeline.

Apply to access deal flow

Access Options

🎟 General Admission — Paid

✅ Investor Access — Free (by approval)

Approval required to maintain signal quality.

Limited Capacity

We keep the room focused and relevant.

Spots are limited.

👉 Secure your spot now

Thu 20 Aug · 20:00 – 23:00
EntrepreneurshipNetworkingFree

Startup Networking Zurich: Founders, Investors & Talent Mixer

Zurich, 🇨🇭 Switzerland

Zurich Startup Networking Event: Meet Founders, Investors, and Talent - Build or Scale Your Startup

Startup Networking Event in Zurich for founders, investors, and tech talent.

Join a high-signal startup networking event in Zurich where founders, investors, and talent connect to build and scale startups.Meet the right people, unlock real opportunities, and grow within the Zurich startup ecosystem.

💡 Why This Event Is Different

Most networking events end with exchanged LinkedIn profiles.

This one focuses on real conversations and real opportunities.

We bring together founders, investors, engineers, operators and talent in a curated environment designed to create meaningful connections.

Through interactive networking rounds, open conversations and pitch opportunities, participants can share challenges, exchange insights and build relationships that last beyond the event.

🤝 What to Expect

Startup Networking in Zurich
Structured networking rounds where founders, investors, and talent connect, share challenges, and explore opportunities.

Talent & Hiring Connections
Meet engineers, operators, and professionals in the Zurich startup ecosystem.

Startup & Investor Conversations
Discussions around fundraising, product development, and scaling startups.

👥 Who Should Attend
  • Startup founders in Zurich
  • VC and angels investors
  • Engineers and builders
  • Operators and product managers
  • Recruiters and HR professionals
  • Sales and business development professionals
  • Job seekers interested in startups
  • Newcomers to the Zurich tech ecosystem
🎤 Want to Pitch?

A limited number of founders will have the opportunity to present their startup.

Selected founders will showcase their pitch deck to the audience and attending investors, followed by a short Q&A where participants can ask questions and share feedback.

Apply by sending your pitch

Spots are limited and founders will be selected in advance.

💼 For Investors

We invite local investors, angels and venture capitalists to join the event.

Investor participation is complimentary.

After verification, investors receive access to the Ascent Valley ecosystem, including:

• curated startup introductions

• access to our startup digest

• access to our platform and founder community

Interested investors can request verification

Thu 20 Aug · 20:00 – 23:00
EntrepreneurshipConferenceFree

Startup Pitch & Themed Networking Zurich | Unlock Your Idea

Zurich, 🇨🇭 Switzerland

You've been workshopping your idea with ChatGPT, not real founders. We fix that. Themed tables, 5 live pitches, one Zurich room - 3 hours

Most of us are in the same loop. You have an idea. You workshop it with ChatGPT, read another newsletter, tell three friends who don't quite get it. The idea stays in your head. Or worse — it never gets the kind of pushback that would have made it sharper.

Research on creative work is clear: people who articulate their idea to like-minded peers begin to understand it deeper. Quality feedback isn't validation — it's the thing that changes how you see your own work.

We mix the room on purpose. Different industries see the same process from different angles — that's where value compounds. We ask for your LinkedIn in registration so we can group you with the right people, not random tables.

How the evening runs (3 stages)

Stage 1 — Themed Networking

You vote on the night's themes through the registration form (Fundraising, HR, GTM, Product, Pricing, Hiring — whichever wins the room). We group you by background. Each group's representative shares the conversation's main takeaway on stage. Featured contributors get a Featured Founder spotlight on ascentvalley.com — that's how the conversation scales across the ecosystem.

Stage 2 — Pitches

5 curated startups present their idea for live feedback and investor introductions. After the event, we add them to our private founder database and route their application to the right investors inside the Ascent Valley network.

Stage 3 — Chill & Network

The structured part wraps. The bar stays open. The connections you started solidify here — most of our repeat attendees say this is where the real value lands.

Who's in the room

  • Accelerator representatives — talent and dealflow scouts from Zurich-based and EU-wide programs
  • Investors — angels, fund representatives, scouts from syndicates
  • Founders, Pre-seed to Series A — building across SaaS, AI, ClimateTech, FinTech, ConsumerTech
  • Operators — PMs, engineering leads, GTM leaders from scaling startups
  • Entrepreneurs across industries — fresh perspective is the point
  • Founders traveling through Zurich — from Tel Aviv, Berlin, London, NYC, Lisbon nodes
  • Hiring leads from companies actively scaling teams

About Ascent Valley

Ascent Valley is a 3-layer ecosystem: Community, DealFlow, Events. Our mission is to break local boundaries and enable cross-region growth through real connection between founders, operators, and investors.

Philosophy: IDEA → PROCESS → RESULT.

Thu 20 Aug · 20:00 – 23:00
EntrepreneurshipDemo DayFree

Tech Networking Event by Startup Valley in Zürich

Zurich, 🇨🇭 Switzerland

A focused Pitch and Networking night with live startup pitches, direct investor feedback, and time to meet relevant founders and peers.

🚀 Join our event in Zurich!

We design Pitch and Networking nights to help founders sharpen their thinking through direct, candid feedback and to give strong investors access to serious teams.

Our pitch night is complemented by a structured networking session before and after the pitch session.

💡 What to expect:
  • Startups pitch live and receive focused feedback from angels and VC partners
  • Structured networking session before and after the pitches
  • Entrepreneurs, startup founders, and operators are joining to network, exchange ideas, and build strong connections
  • Active investors and venture scouts joining to discover the best startups early
🤝 Who you will meet at the event:
  • Founders
  • Investors, VC partners, Venture Scouts
  • Marketers, Salespeople, Business Advisors
  • Industry Disruptors
  • AI Experts
  • Entrepreneurs from Europe, Asia, and the United Kingdom
💼 We Welcome New Investors:

We invite investors to our event to expand their network, get acquainted with new startups, evaluate them, share feedback, and participate in discussions with early-stage and serial founders.

We offer complimentary tickets to institutional investors, angels, and venture scouts with a proven track record.

Please apply via Luma or send us an email so we can issue the ticket.

If you'd like to access our database of promising startups or provide mentorship support to our best startups, please fill out this short Investor Application Form, and our team will contact you.

🎤 Want to Pitch?

A limited number of founders will have the opportunity to pitch their startup or business to a panel of investors and experts.

4-6 selected founders will pitch their startup, followed by a short Q&A where participants can ask questions and share feedback.

Apply by filling out the Pitch Application Form and sending us your pitch deck.

Spots are limited, and we select founders in advance.

To maintain high-quality pitches, you are required to present with a pitch deck. We will share our pitching guide and, if you'd like, coach you so you're fully prepared for pitch night.

🏆 The best startups will be featured across our social media and included in our investor newsletter.

Requirements for attendees:
  • Dress code: smart casual. Bring good energy.
🎟 Join our event and secure your ticket today!

About us:

Startup Valley is a global event organizer hosting pitch nights in 25 cities since 2023. Since then, we have hosted 850 events for 40,000 attendees. Over these years, we connected countless outstanding early-stage startups to serious investors, and we are not planning to stop. We maintain strategic partnerships with VC funds in the US, Europe, and Asia to support our community.

Do you have a question, a partnership proposal, or want to clarify something? Reach us at hello@startupvalley.club

Tue 25 Aug · 20:00 – 23:00
EntrepreneurshipDemo DayFree

Startup Pitch & Networking Zürich

Zurich, 🇨🇭 Switzerland

A focused Pitch and Networking night with live startup pitches, direct investor feedback, and time to meet relevant founders and peers.

🚀 Join our event in Zurich!

We design Pitch and Networking nights to help founders sharpen their thinking through direct, candid feedback and to give strong investors access to serious teams.

Our pitch night is complemented by a structured networking session before and after the pitch session.

💡 What to expect:
  • Startups pitch live and receive focused feedback from angels and VC partners
  • Structured networking session before and after the pitches
  • Entrepreneurs, startup founders, and operators are joining to network, exchange ideas, and build strong connections
  • Active investors and venture scouts joining to discover the best startups early
🤝 Who you will meet at the event:
  • Founders
  • Investors, VC partners, Venture Scouts
  • Marketers, Salespeople, Business Advisors
  • Industry Disruptors
  • AI Experts
  • Entrepreneurs from Europe, Asia, and the United Kingdom
💼 We Welcome New Investors:

We invite investors to our event to expand their network, get acquainted with new startups, evaluate them, share feedback, and participate in discussions with early-stage and serial founders.

We offer complimentary tickets to institutional investors, angels, and venture scouts with a proven track record.

Please apply via Luma or send us an email so we can issue the ticket.

If you'd like to access our database of promising startups or provide mentorship support to our best startups, please fill out this short Investor Application Form, and our team will contact you.

🎤 Want to Pitch?

A limited number of founders will have the opportunity to pitch their startup or business to a panel of investors and experts.

4-6 selected founders will pitch their startup, followed by a short Q&A where participants can ask questions and share feedback.

Apply by filling out the Pitch Application Form and sending us your pitch deck.

Spots are limited, and we select founders in advance.

To maintain high-quality pitches, you are required to present with a pitch deck. We will share our pitching guide and, if you'd like, coach you so you're fully prepared for pitch night.

🏆 The best startups will be featured across our social media and included in our investor newsletter.

Requirements for attendees:
  • Dress code: smart casual. Bring good energy.
🎟 Join our event and secure your ticket today!

About us:

Startup Valley is a global event organizer hosting pitch nights in 25 cities since 2023. Since then, we have hosted 850 events for 40,000 attendees. Over these years, we connected countless outstanding early-stage startups to serious investors, and we are not planning to stop. We maintain strategic partnerships with VC funds in the US, Europe, and Asia to support our community.

Do you have a question, a partnership proposal, or want to clarify something? Reach us at hello@startupvalley.club

Tue 25 Aug · 20:00 – 23:00