Startup Grind Tel Aviv: price, who can join and alternatives
Startup Grind Tel Aviv is the local chapter of the global Startup Grind community and one of its first chapters. It runs monthly events for early-stage tech founders and restarted in October 2026 with a curated Founders & Investors Circle on Rothschild Boulevard.
Startup Grind Tel Aviv at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Tech founders at every early stage, from MVP to Series A | startupgrind.com |
| Size | Says it has 13,325 members | startupgrind.com |
| History | One of the first Startup Grind chapters in the world | startupgrind.com |
| Format | Monthly events built around real connections | startupgrind.com |
| Pitch Battle | Chapter winners move on to global semifinals and a final | startupgrind.com |
| Recent activity | Founders & Investors Circle held on Tuesday 20 October 2026 | startupgrind.com |
| Where | Wiply, 27 Rothschild Blvd, Tel Aviv | startupgrind.com |
| Pitching | Up to three selected founders pitch at each circle | startupgrind.com |
| Entry | Everyone completes a short registration form and approved people get tickets | startupgrind.com |
| Price | The Founders & Investors Circle was listed as a free in-person event | startupgrind.com |
Who it suits
- Pre-seed to Series A founders who want investor introductions in a small room
- Founders who want to pitch and ask the room for a specific connection
- People who like a regular monthly community event
Who it doesn't suit
- Founders who want a guaranteed ticket, as curated events are approval based
- Later-stage founders past Series A
- Anyone looking for a casual drop-in meetup
Alternatives to Startup Grind Tel Aviv
| 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 |
| Grove Ventures founder events | Not published | Register on Luma; places are limited and some events have waitlists |
| 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 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 Startup Grind Tel Aviv
- Who is Startup Grind Tel Aviv for?
- Early-stage tech founders, from building an MVP to scaling toward Series A.
- When was its latest event?
- A Founders & Investors Circle on 20 October 2026 at 27 Rothschild Blvd, Tel Aviv.
- Can I pitch?
- Yes. Up to three selected founders pitch at each circle, and you can say on the registration form that you'd like to.
- Is it free?
- The Founders & Investors Circle was listed as a free in-person event, with tickets for approved registrants.
- Website
- startupgrind.com
- Price
- Free (Founders & Investors Circle)
- Entry rule
- Register for each event; curated events review applications before tickets are issued
- Format
- Monthly events, curated founder and investor circles and pitch battles; Tel Aviv, Israel
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Startup Grind Tel Aviv 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.