The Venture Walk: price, who can join and alternatives
The Venture Walk runs curated walks, dinners and experiences for founders, operators and investors in Toronto. Each walk lasts 60 to 90 minutes and ends with coffee, with no panels or pitches. Guests apply on Luma, say what they are building or investing in, and the host approves the list.
The Venture Walk at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Founders, operators and investors actively building and backing ventures | luma.com |
| Calendar | Curated walks, dinners and experiences in Toronto | luma.com |
| Where | Walks take place in Toronto; exact spot shared on acceptance | luma.com |
| Upcoming event | The Venture Walk #028 is listed for 31 October 2026, 9:30am local time | luma.com |
| Edition | The 31 October walk is its 28th | luma.com |
| Format | A 60 to 90 minute walk and coffee | luma.com |
| No pitching | No panels and no pitches | luma.com |
| Entry | Registration is subject to host approval | luma.com |
| Application | Applicants say what they are building or investing in | luma.com |
| Students | A few spots are kept for exceptional students | luma.com |
Who it suits
- Founders who think better on the move than at a mixer
- Operators and investors wanting real conversations, not pitches
- People who like small, vetted groups
Who it doesn't suit
- Anyone wanting a stage to pitch
- People who prefer evening events indoors
- Those who want an open, no-application event
Alternatives to The Venture Walk
| 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 |
Compare all 471 founder communities, each row dated.
Questions about The Venture Walk
- What is The Venture Walk?
- A curated 60 to 90 minute walk and coffee for founders, operators and investors in Toronto, with no panels or pitches.
- How do I join?
- Request a spot on Luma and say what you are building or investing in. The host approves each guest and shares details on acceptance.
- How often does it run?
- Regularly. The walk on 31 October 2026 was edition #028.
- Can I bring my dog?
- Yes. The listing says dogs are welcome to walk with the group.
- Website
- luma.com
- Price
- Not published
- Entry rule
- Apply on Luma; host approves each guest
- Format
- Curated 60 to 90 minute walk and coffee in Toronto, plus dinners
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The Venture Walk 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.