Forum Ventures Toronto Coffee Club: price, who can join and alternatives
The Toronto Coffee Club is a casual morning meetup that Forum Ventures runs for early-stage B2B founders and investors. It welcomes founders under-represented in tech in particular. Spots are limited, so guests request a place on Luma and get the location once approved.
Forum Ventures Toronto Coffee Club at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Founders and investors in early-stage (pre-Series A) B2B | luma.com |
| Format | A casual, no-pressure coffee meetup | luma.com |
| Where | Toronto; for locals and visitors | luma.com |
| Upcoming event | Toronto Coffee Club on 18 November 2026, 10am local time | luma.com |
| Next event | Another Toronto Coffee Club on 16 December 2026 | luma.com |
| Earlier edition | A Toronto Coffee Club also ran on 22 October 2025 | luma.com |
| Priority | Especially welcomes founders under-represented in tech | luma.com |
| Entry | Applying does not guarantee a place | luma.com |
| Location | Location shared after approval | luma.com |
Who it suits
- Pre-seed and seed B2B founders
- Under-represented founders looking for investor contact
- Founders who like morning coffee over evening drinks
Who it doesn't suit
- Consumer or ecommerce founders
- Later-stage founders past Series A
- Anyone wanting a guaranteed place
Alternatives to Forum Ventures Toronto Coffee Club
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeinated Innovators | Not published | Register on Luma |
| Femme in Business Toronto | CA$15 to CA$25 per dinner (meal extra) | Buy a ticket on Luma; host approval |
| Founders Running Club Toronto | Not published | RSVP on Meetup or register on Luma |
| LocoBloco | CA$9.99 for a founder dinner (meal extra) | Get a ticket on Luma; host approval |
| Maple Leaf Venture Club | Varies by event (a past demo night was CA$10) | Register on Luma; most events need approval |
| MaRS Discovery District | Not published | Apply for membership through MaRS Connect |
| Scalpels & Spreadsheets | CAD 120 / year or USD 90 / year membership; event tickets from CAD 19.77 | Buy an event ticket or an annual membership on Luma |
| Startup Grind Toronto | Not published | Register per event on the chapter page |
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Questions about Forum Ventures Toronto Coffee Club
- Who is the Toronto Coffee Club for?
- Founders and investors in early-stage, pre-Series A B2B, with a particular welcome for founders under-represented in tech.
- When are the next sessions?
- 18 November 2026 and 16 December 2026, both in the morning.
- Where is it held?
- In Toronto. The exact location is shared once your request is approved.
- Is a place guaranteed?
- No. Spaces are limited and applying does not guarantee attendance.
- Website
- luma.com
- Price
- Not published
- Entry rule
- Request a spot on Luma; host approval
- Format
- Monthly-style casual morning coffee meetup, run by Forum Ventures
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Forum Ventures Toronto Coffee Club isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check luma.com before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.