Startup Oasis: price, who can join and alternatives
Startup Oasis runs free online sessions where founders pitch their startup or idea, then each founder gets a breakout room where attendees can help. It started in Atlanta and runs city Meetup groups, including one for Singapore. Anyone who wants to start, join or help a startup can attend.
Startup Oasis at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Anyone in the startup ecosystem who wants to start a business, help a founder or join one | meetup.com |
| Budding founders | Welcomes budding founders as well as seasoned entrepreneurs | meetup.com |
| Activity | Upcoming online session on Friday 27 November | meetup.com |
| Price | Always free to attend | meetup.com |
| Where | Online, meeting virtually on a regular basis | meetup.com |
| Format | Founders pitch a business or idea, then run breakout rooms | meetup.com |
| Pitch rule | Pitching requires being a co-founder of a tech startup | meetup.com |
| VIP ticket | An optional VIP ticket guarantees a pitch slot | meetup.com |
| Origin | Started in Atlanta with a 2026 tour planned | meetup.com |
Who it suits
- People with an idea who want quick feedback from a live audience
- Developers and marketers who want to join an early startup
- First-time founders on a zero budget
Who it doesn't suit
- Founders who want in-person events in Singapore today
- Agencies, consultants and coaches wanting to pitch
- People looking for judged competitions or prizes
Alternatives to Startup Oasis
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Million Cups Arlington | Not published (the listing mentions free coffee) | Register on the event listing and turn up on Wednesday |
| CEDAT startup meetups (Bengaluru) | Free entry for networking; ₹4999 pitch fee for shortlisted startups at Xplore events | RSVP on Meetup |
| CoFoundersLab | Free to join; Premium $29/month (currency not named) with a 30-day free trial | Open sign-up |
| Enterprise Nation | Free to join | Open sign-up |
| FounderCloud (formerly StartHawk) | Free; Premium $24/month (US dollars) | Open sign-up |
| Founders Meetup London | Not published | Register for a ticket; some ticket types need approval |
| Launch Camp | Free; the 18 Nov matching night has a $10 ticket for selected guests (currency not named) | Join the waitlist; the matching night needs an interest form and host approval |
| Makers & Founders CT | Not published | RSVP on Meetup or Luma |
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Questions about Startup Oasis
- Is Startup Oasis free?
- Yes. It says it will always be free for anyone to attend. An optional VIP ticket guarantees a pitch slot.
- Can I pitch an idea?
- Founders pitch a business or idea, but to be eligible you must be the co-founder of a technology-based startup.
- Is it online or in person?
- It meets virtually on a regular basis. The next listed session is online on Friday 27 November.
- Website
- meetup.com
- Price
- Free (optional VIP ticket to guarantee a pitch slot)
- Entry rule
- RSVP; pitching requires being a co-founder of a tech startup
- Format
- Online pitch and breakout sessions, with city Meetup groups including Singapore
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Startup Oasis isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check meetup.com before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.