Startup Grind Singapore: price, who can join and alternatives
Startup Grind Singapore is the local chapter of the Startup Grind network and says it started in 2012. It runs in-person panels for founders, such as a September 2026 panel on startup growing pains, alongside virtual talks shared with other chapters.
Startup Grind Singapore at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Started | 2012 | startupgrind.com |
| Members | 9,573 members on the chapter page | startupgrind.com |
| Who attends | Entrepreneurs, investors, students, founders and startup executives | startupgrind.com |
| Recent in-person event | A panel on startup growing pains at The Nanson on 28 September 2026 | startupgrind.com |
| Event topic | Operational problems that come with startup growth | startupgrind.com |
| Price | The in-person panel was listed as free | startupgrind.com |
| Upcoming event | A virtual session on Estonia's e-Residency listed for 28 October 2026 | startupgrind.com |
| Values | Make friends, help others, give first | startupgrind.com |
Who it suits
- Founders who want panel nights with operators and investors in Singapore
- People new to the Singapore startup scene who want a long-running chapter
- Founders happy to mix in-person nights with online talks
Who it doesn't suit
- Anyone wanting a weekly co-working routine
- Founders looking for a small, closed peer group
- People who only want events every week, since the listed schedule is irregular
Alternatives to Startup Grind Singapore
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| ACE.SG (Action Community for Entrepreneurship) | Not published | Apply for startup or student membership; events by registration |
| B71 Singapore (BLOCK71) | Accelerators free; incubation fees set in a service agreement; no equity taken | Apply to incubation (two calls a year) or an accelerator; mixers by approval on Luma |
| Founders Running Club Ho Chi Minh City | Not published | No registration required; all paces welcome |
| Founders Running Club Singapore | Not published | RSVP on Meetup and join the WhatsApp group; any pace 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 |
Compare all 471 founder communities, each row dated.
Questions about Startup Grind Singapore
- When did Startup Grind Singapore start?
- The chapter page says it started in 2012.
- Does it cost anything?
- The recent in-person panel at The Nanson was listed as a free event.
- Is it still active?
- Yes. It held an in-person panel on 28 September 2026 and lists a virtual event for 28 October 2026.
- How many members does it have?
- The chapter page shows 9,573 members.
- Website
- startupgrind.com
- Price
- Recent in-person and virtual events listed as Free
- Entry rule
- Join the chapter online, then RSVP per event
- Format
- In-person panels and fireside chats plus virtual talks
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Startup Grind Singapore 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.