Startup Valley Paris Pitch Nights: price, who can join and alternatives
Startup Valley runs pitch and networking nights in Paris as part of a series it says covers 25 cities. Selected founders get five minutes on stage plus audience Q&A, with feedback from angels and VC partners, and networking before and after. Recent Paris editions were held at 25hours Hotel Paris Terminus Nord and Café des Arts.
Startup Valley Paris Pitch Nights at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Founders, operators and investors | luma.com |
| Recent activity | Pitch night on 20 October 2026 at 25hours Hotel Paris Terminus Nord (date in page code) | luma.com |
| Where | The October 2026 edition was at 12 Bd de Denain, Paris 10e | luma.com |
| Earlier edition | Paris pitch night on 28 July 2026 at Café des Arts (date in page code) | luma.com |
| Format | Startups pitch live and get feedback from angels and VC partners | luma.com |
| Networking | Structured networking before and after the pitches | luma.com |
| Pitch length | Each team gets 5 minutes to pitch | luma.com |
| How to pitch | Buy a pitch ticket and fill in the application form | luma.com |
| Investors | Complimentary tickets for investors with a track record | luma.com |
| Track record | Says it has run pitch nights in 25 cities since 2023 | luma.com |
Who it suits
- Early-stage founders who want pitch practice and investor feedback
- Founders new to Paris who want a structured way to meet investors
- Angels and scouts looking for early deal flow
Who it doesn't suit
- Founders who want a free community rather than ticketed events
- Later-stage companies past pitch-night fundraising
- Anyone wanting a small peer group
Alternatives to Startup Valley Paris Pitch Nights
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| AI Growth Summit Paris | Not published | Register for each meetup on the Founderpath site and join the WhatsApp community |
| EO Paris (Entrepreneurs' Organization) | Not published | Membership application; revenue threshold applies |
| Founders Running Club Paris | Not published | RSVP on Meetup, then join the WhatsApp group |
| FoundHers Paris | Brunch €35; dinners at your own expense | Register on Luma; some events need host approval |
| France Digitale (Collectif Startup) | 500€ over 12 months (Collectif Startup) | Startups with fewer than 20 employees; join online |
| France FinTech | Early stage 600 €, Start-up 1200 € a year | Application reviewed by a selection committee |
| Moovjee | Not published | Apply to become a mentee; eligibility criteria apply |
| Paris Entrepreneurs Network (PEN) | €5 per meetup | RSVP on Meetup and pay the €5 contribution |
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Questions about Startup Valley Paris Pitch Nights
- Can I pitch?
- Yes. Buy a pitch ticket and submit the pitch application form with your deck. The organisers approve pitches.
- How long is a pitch?
- Five minutes, followed by a short Q&A from the audience.
- Do investors pay?
- Institutional investors, angels and venture scouts with a track record can get complimentary tickets.
- Where are the Paris events?
- Venues change. Recent editions were at 25hours Hotel Paris Terminus Nord and Café des Arts.
- Website
- luma.com
- Price
- Not published
- Entry rule
- Buy a ticket on Luma; founders apply to pitch with a deck
- Format
- Evening pitch nights with structured networking at Paris venues
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Startup Valley Paris 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.