Startup Founders, Investors & Talent Mixer in New York

New York’s startup ecosystem works best when founders, capital, and talent can meet in the same room. Ascent Valley’s mixer is designed around that overlap, combining open networking with founder conversations and opportunities for investors and operators to compare notes.

Why this event matters

Large networking events can become a stack of disconnected introductions. A startup-specific room creates a shared context: what is being built, what kind of support is needed, which teams are hiring, and where investors are spending time.

What the conversation will cover

• Structured networking across founders, investors, and startup talent
• Founder pitches and feedback from people close to the market
• Connections between growing teams and prospective operators
• Informal conversations about fundraising and company building
• A broad view of what is moving across the local startup ecosystem

Who should attend

The mixer is relevant to founders raising or building, investors looking for new relationships, operators exploring startup roles, and specialists who work closely with early-stage companies.

The DevCuration view

Go in with a clear one-line explanation of what you are building or looking for. The value of this format depends less on collecting contacts and more on identifying two or three conversations worth continuing after the room clears.

Event details

• Date: 2026-08-05
• Time: 6:00 PM ET
• Format: In person
• Location: Sugar Mouse — 47 3rd Ave — New York, NY, 10003
• Hosted by: Ascent Valley
• Registration: Official event page

Registration requirements, capacity, and access details can change. Use the official registration page above for the latest information from the organizer.