Startup Valley Amsterdam Pitch Nights: price, who can join and alternatives
Startup Valley runs pitch and networking nights in Amsterdam, part of a series it hosts in 25 cities. Four to six selected founders pitch to angels and VC partners, with structured networking before and after. Recent Amsterdam nights have been at I-Dock on the IJ.
Startup Valley Amsterdam Pitch Nights at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Founders, operators and investors | luma.com |
| Upcoming event | Pitch and networking night on Thursday 29 October 2026 | meetup.com |
| Where | I-Dock restaurant, bar and marina terrace | meetup.com |
| Recent activity | Pitch and networking night on Tuesday 8 September 2026 | meetup.com |
| Format | Startups pitch live and get feedback from angels and VC partners | luma.com |
| Pitch slots | Four to six selected founders pitch, then take questions | meetup.com |
| How to pitch | Apply with the pitch form and a deck | meetup.com |
| Membership | A paid member plan gives free entry to its events and access to founder guides | luma.com |
| Investors | Free tickets for investors with a track record | luma.com |
| Community size | Its Amsterdam Meetup group says it has 1,629 members | meetup.com |
Who it suits
- Early-stage founders who want pitch practice in front of investors
- Founders building investor contacts
- Angels and scouts looking for early deal flow
Who it doesn't suit
- Founders wanting a free, informal meetup
- People who want ongoing peer support between events
- Anyone uncomfortable with a pitch-led evening
Alternatives to Startup Valley Amsterdam Pitch Nights
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| AI Builders Amsterdam | Name your own price on Luma; amount not published | Get a ticket on Luma; basic LLM knowledge expected |
| AI Growth Summit Amsterdam | Not published | Register on the Founderpath site and join the WhatsApp community |
| Amsterdam Founders Club | Event tickets start at €49 + VAT | Request an invitation; some events have revenue minimums |
| Bits & Pretzels Amsterdam | €10 for the December 2026 event | Request a place on Luma; host approval |
| Dutch EdTech Founder Dinners | €65 dinner plus €5 processing charge | Request a seat on Luma; host approval for members and non-members |
| EO Nederland (Entrepreneurs' Organization) | €4,250 a year plus a €3,700 joining fee (2026/2027) | Attend a Testdrive, then apply; €1 million revenue threshold |
| Founders Mesh | Not published | Request a ticket on Luma; attendance is approval-based |
| Founders Running Club Amsterdam | Not published | RSVP on Meetup, then join the WhatsApp group |
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Questions about Startup Valley Amsterdam Pitch Nights
- How does pitching work?
- Four to six founders are selected in advance from pitch applications with a deck, then pitch and take questions.
- Where are the Amsterdam nights?
- Recent nights have been at I-Dock on IJdok.
- Do investors pay?
- Startup Valley offers free tickets to institutional investors, angels and venture scouts with a track record.
- Is there a membership?
- Yes. A paid member plan gives free entry to its events and access to its founder guides.
- Website
- luma.com
- Price
- Paid tickets and a membership plan; Luma shows amounts in the visitor's local currency
- Entry rule
- Buy a ticket on Luma; founders apply to pitch with a deck
- Format
- Evening pitch nights with structured networking at I-Dock
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Startup Valley Amsterdam Pitch Nights isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check luma.com before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.