Startup Grind Bangkok: price, who can join and alternatives
Startup Grind Bangkok is the Bangkok chapter of Startup Grind, led by chapter director Tobias Endress. Recent events include a speaker series at AIT School of Management, a founder and investor matching session at True Digital Park in September 2026, and a partner hackathon in October 2026.
Startup Grind Bangkok at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Members | 2,474 members on the chapter page | startupgrind.com |
| Chapter director | Tobias Endress | startupgrind.com |
| Recent founder event | XenConnect Thailand, 1:1 startup and investor matching on 16 September 2026 | startupgrind.com |
| XenConnect format | Founders pitch directly to VCs including A2D Ventures and Vertex Ventures SEA | startupgrind.com |
| XenConnect entry | Founders register interest and are considered for a place | startupgrind.com |
| Speaker series | Building Back Better, with its fourth session on 3 August 2026 at AIT School of Management | startupgrind.com |
| Latest activity | Community partner of the Create Lasting Impact Hackathon on 17 and 18 October 2026 | startupgrind.com |
| Price | The speaker session and the hackathon were listed as free | startupgrind.com |
Who it suits
- Founders raising money who want structured time with regional VCs
- People who like talks and panels at a university venue
- Builders who want to join a hackathon with a startup community partner
Who it doesn't suit
- Founders after a casual weekly drinks night
- People who want guaranteed entry, since XenConnect selects from registrations
- Anyone needing a published fee for every event, since XenConnect's price is not shown
Alternatives to Startup Grind Bangkok
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| Founders Running Club Ho Chi Minh City | Not published | No registration required; all paces welcome |
| Hackagu | 165k IDR co-working day pass (includes a coffee) | Fill in the form and organisers send details |
| Hackamai | Not published | Open to people who code their own projects |
| Hackanang | Not published | Submit a form with your name, email and project |
| Malaysia Entrepreneurs Network (Kuala Lumpur) | Pay the venue for your own food and drinks; ordering is required | RSVP on Meetup; open to all; no MLM promoters |
| Raid The Fridge by Kickstart Ventures | Not published | Register on Luma; venue shown after registration |
| SIHUB (Startup and Innovation Hub of Ho Chi Minh City) | Listed events marked free (Sự kiện miễn phí) | Register per event on the SIHUB site (in Vietnamese) |
| Singapore Entrepreneurs Network | Free to attend; buying a drink or meal at the venue is compulsory | RSVP on Meetup and drop in; no hard selling |
Compare all 471 founder communities, each row dated.
Questions about Startup Grind Bangkok
- What was XenConnect Thailand?
- A 16 September 2026 session at True Digital Park focused on 1:1 matching between startups and VCs such as A2D Ventures and Vertex Ventures SEA.
- Who runs the chapter?
- The chapter page names Tobias Endress as chapter director.
- Are events free?
- The Building Back Better session and the October 2026 hackathon were listed as free. XenConnect's price is not shown.
- How big is it?
- The chapter page shows 2,474 members.
- Website
- startupgrind.com
- Price
- Most recent events listed as Free; XenConnect price not published
- Entry rule
- Register per event; XenConnect picks founders from registrations
- Format
- In-person talks, investor matching and partner hackathons
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Startup Grind Bangkok isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check startupgrind.com before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.