HK Entrepreneurs, Startups & Venture Capital Community: price, who can join and alternatives
This Meetup group supports entrepreneurship in Hong Kong with happy hours, seminars, panels and pitch nights, and welcomes Cantonese, English, Japanese and Mandarin speakers. It is backed by LimeHK and 21M Digital, and is a community partner of HKTDC Entrepreneur Day 2026.
HK Entrepreneurs, Startups & Venture Capital Community at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Entrepreneurs who speak Cantonese, English, Japanese or Mandarin | meetup.com |
| Purpose | Activities to support entrepreneurship in Hong Kong | meetup.com |
| Activity | Community partner of HKTDC Entrepreneur Day, 19 to 20 November 2026 | meetup.com |
| Price | Mostly free, sometimes paid | meetup.com |
| Formats | Seminars, workshops, panels, networking and pitch nights | meetup.com |
| Backing | Backed by LimeHK and 21M Digital | meetup.com |
| Members | 1,473 members on Meetup | meetup.com |
| Where | Hong Kong; E-Day is at HKCEC, Wan Chai | meetup.com |
Who it suits
- Expat and local founders who want a multilingual founder crowd
- Founders looking for pitch nights and fundraising talks
- Founders heading to HKTDC Entrepreneur Day who want to meet others there
Who it doesn't suit
- Founders wanting weekly, regular meet-ups
- Founders who dislike sponsor-backed groups
- Founders outside Hong Kong
Alternatives to HK Entrepreneurs, Startups & Venture Capital Community
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| Founders Running Club :: Hong Kong | Not published | RSVP on Meetup; join the WhatsApp group |
| HK Science Park Startup Ecosystem | Varies by event; several listed as free | Join the Meetup group, then register per event |
| Day 1 (Taipei) | Drop-in NT$400 /day; plans NT$2,800 to NT$6,800 /month | Day pass or monthly plan; many events open to the public |
| EO Hong Kong (Entrepreneurs' Organization) | HK$18,000 a year chapter dues, plus global dues and initiation fees | Invitation only; check criteria and apply |
| FinTech Association of Hong Kong (FTAHK) | Not published | Apply through the Join Us page |
| HKSTP Ideation Programme | No fee published; grant of up to HK$100,000 | Online application in January, May or September |
| HKSTP Startups Alumni Association | Not published | Graduated HKSTP companies apply to join |
| Osaka Innovation Hub (OIH) | Startup membership: Annual fee: Free | Apply online, then an interview with the office |
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Questions about HK Entrepreneurs, Startups & Venture Capital Community
- What languages are welcome?
- Cantonese, English, Japanese and Mandarin speaking entrepreneurs are all welcome.
- Does it cost anything?
- Events are mostly free, with some paid ones for more exclusive content.
- What's coming up?
- The group is a community partner of HKTDC Entrepreneur Day on 19 and 20 November 2026 at HKCEC, Wan Chai.
- Website
- meetup.com
- Price
- Mostly free; some paid events
- Entry rule
- Join on Meetup and the WhatsApp announcement group
- Format
- Happy hours, seminars, panels and pitch nights, Hong Kong
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HK Entrepreneurs, Startups & Venture Capital Community isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check meetup.com before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.