Grove Ventures founder events: price, who can join and alternatives
Grove Ventures, an Israeli seed-stage VC firm, hosts founder dinners and small peer sessions in Tel Aviv alongside its larger ecosystem events. Its Founders Secret Dinners bring experienced and upcoming founders together, and a Founders and GTM Leaders session is planned for February 2027.
Grove Ventures founder events at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Experienced entrepreneurs and upcoming founders | luma.com |
| Recent activity | Founders Secret Dinner held on 29 July 2026 (date from Luma event data) | luma.com |
| Format | A specially curated dinner to connect and exchange insights | luma.com |
| Earlier activity | Exclusive Founders Dinner on critical minerals on 27 May 2026 (date from Luma event data) | luma.com |
| Upcoming event | Grove Founders & GTM Leaders session on 2 February 2027 (date from Luma event data) | luma.com |
| Peer format | A small room of peers facing the same challenges | luma.com |
| Events programme | Ecosystem gatherings and intimate meetups for builders and investors | grovevc.com |
| Where | Several upcoming events are at Azrieli Sarona, Tel Aviv | grovevc.com |
| Run by | Grove Ventures, a seed and early-stage VC firm | grovevc.com |
Who it suits
- Founders who want to meet experienced peers over dinner
- Founders who want to get to know an early-stage investor informally
- GTM leaders and founders swapping what works
Who it doesn't suit
- Founders who want a community not run by an investor
- People wanting open, walk-in events
- Founders outside tech
Alternatives to Grove Ventures founder events
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| 8200 EISP | Non-equity programme; price not published | Apply online; 2027 pre-registration is open |
| Collective (8200 Cyber Forum) | Not published | Request to join each event; some events are for First Circle members only |
| Discount Tech founder communities | Not published | Register on Luma; attendance is by approval |
| Founders Running Club Tel Aviv | Free | Register on Eventbrite or Meetup and join the local WhatsApp group |
| Pollinate | Not published | Register on Luma; the exact address is shared after registration |
| Startup for Startup | Not published | Sign up to the platform; it is limited to people with tech experience |
| Startup Grind Tel Aviv | Free (Founders & Investors Circle) | Register for each event; curated events review applications before tickets are issued |
| Startup Valley Tel Aviv | USD 22 standard ticket; USD 39.99 to pitch; investors free | Buy a ticket on Luma or Eventbrite; pitching founders buy a pitch ticket |
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Questions about Grove Ventures founder events
- Who runs these events?
- Grove Ventures, a seed and early-stage VC firm based in Israel.
- What is the Founders Secret Dinner?
- A curated dinner that brings together experienced entrepreneurs and upcoming founders. The latest was on 29 July 2026.
- Where are events held?
- In Tel Aviv, with several upcoming events at Azrieli Sarona.
- What's coming up?
- A Grove Founders & GTM Leaders session is listed for 2 February 2027.
- Website
- grovevc.com
- Price
- Not published
- Entry rule
- Register on Luma; places are limited and some events have waitlists
- Format
- VC-hosted founder dinners and small peer sessions; Tel Aviv, Israel (Azrieli Sarona)
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