Startup Grind Warsaw: price, who can join and alternatives
Startup Grind Warsaw is the local chapter of the Startup Grind network, meeting monthly for talks and open pitch sessions. Its recent pitch nights at CIC Warsaw were listed as free.
Startup Grind Warsaw at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Entrepreneurs, founders and networkers | startupgrind.com |
| Where | Warsaw, Poland (CIC Warsaw, Chmielna 73) | startupgrind.com |
| Members | 3258 chapter members | startupgrind.com |
| Price | Recent pitch sessions listed as free | startupgrind.com |
| Recent activity | Open Pitch Session, Aug 13, 2026 | startupgrind.com |
| Format | Startups pitch to investors and mentors for feedback | startupgrind.com |
| Organiser | Chapter Director Ahmad Piraiee | startupgrind.com |
Who it suits
- Early-stage founders in Warsaw who want pitch practice
- Founders looking to meet local investors and mentors
- Newcomers to the Polish startup scene
Who it doesn't suit
- Founders wanting a paid, curated peer group
- Founders who want a workspace
- Founders outside Poland
Alternatives to Startup Grind Warsaw
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam Founders Club | Event tickets start at €49 + VAT | Request an invitation; some events have revenue minimums |
| Baseline | Not published | Apply to join by email |
| France Digitale (Collectif Startup) | 500€ over 12 months (Collectif Startup) | Startups with fewer than 20 employees; join online |
| Helm (formerly The Supper Club) | £1,450 per annum (Club membership); £4,250 option with a Forum (period not stated) | Apply online, then a 30-minute fit call; £3m+ revenue or raised |
| Indie Hackers & Bootstrappers Vienna | Not published | Luma registration with host approval |
| Indie Hackers Lille | Free | Open; register on Luma |
| IndieBeers Lisboa | Not published | Open; attend a meetup to join the WhatsApp group |
| IndieBeers London | Not published | Open; RSVP on Meetup |
Compare all 471 founder communities, each row dated.
Questions about Startup Grind Warsaw
- Does Startup Grind Warsaw charge for events?
- Its recent Open Pitch Sessions were listed as free in-person events.
- How often does it meet?
- The chapter says it comes together once a month.
- Is it active?
- Yes. It held an Open Pitch Session on Aug 13, 2026 at Chmielna 73.
- Website
- startupgrind.com
- Price
- Free (events listed as In-Person Event (Free))
- Entry rule
- Open; join the chapter online and RSVP
- Format
- Monthly in-person events and pitch sessions, Warsaw, Poland
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