Startup Grind Toronto: price, who can join and alternatives
Startup Grind Toronto is the local chapter of the global Startup Grind community, run by volunteers. It hosts founder interviews, pitch nights and networking mixers, and invites founders to apply to pitch to investors. Its next listed event is a founder and investor mixer on 4 November 2026.
Startup Grind Toronto at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Founders from seed to Series A and those building in AI | startupgrind.com |
| Format | Monthly founder interviews, curated pitch nights and networking mixers | startupgrind.com |
| Upcoming event | Founder and Investor Mixer on 4 November 2026 | startupgrind.com |
| Where | The 4 November mixer is at The Flatiron, a Firkin pub | startupgrind.com |
| Food | Food is included at the mixer | startupgrind.com |
| Recent activity | Past events include a Fundraising in 2026 panel and mixer | startupgrind.com |
| Pitching | Founders can sign up to pitch to investors at an upcoming event | startupgrind.com |
| Group size | Says the Toronto chapter has 7,761 members | startupgrind.com |
| Run by | A volunteer team runs the chapter | startupgrind.com |
Who it suits
- Early-stage founders who want fundraising and growth talks
- Founders ready to pitch in front of investors
- People new to the Toronto scene who want a regular calendar
Who it doesn't suit
- Founders who want a small, closed peer group
- People who prefer small, quiet tables to busy pub mixers
- Later-stage operators past Series A
Alternatives to Startup Grind Toronto
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeinated Innovators | Not published | Register on Luma |
| Femme in Business Toronto | CA$15 to CA$25 per dinner (meal extra) | Buy a ticket on Luma; host approval |
| Forum Ventures Toronto Coffee Club | Not published | Request a spot on Luma; host approval |
| Founders Running Club Toronto | Not published | RSVP on Meetup or register on Luma |
| LocoBloco | CA$9.99 for a founder dinner (meal extra) | Get a ticket on Luma; host approval |
| Maple Leaf Venture Club | Varies by event (a past demo night was CA$10) | Register on Luma; most events need approval |
| MaRS Discovery District | Not published | Apply for membership through MaRS Connect |
| Scalpels & Spreadsheets | CAD 120 / year or USD 90 / year membership; event tickets from CAD 19.77 | Buy an event ticket or an annual membership on Luma |
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Questions about Startup Grind Toronto
- What does Startup Grind Toronto run?
- Monthly founder interviews, curated pitch nights and networking mixers, plus occasional virtual masterclasses.
- When is the next event?
- A founder and investor mixer on 4 November 2026, 6 to 9pm, at The Flatiron pub.
- Can I pitch?
- Yes. The chapter page has a sign-up for founders who want to pitch at an upcoming event.
- Who runs it?
- A volunteer team, as part of the global Startup Grind network.
- Website
- startupgrind.com
- Price
- Not published
- Entry rule
- Register per event on the chapter page
- Format
- Founder interviews, pitch nights and founder and investor mixers
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Startup Grind Toronto 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.