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​Okay, this one is a must. ☝️ ​

Forget stuffy networking events and join us at VC Backyard, where founders meet top-notch investors from around the world!

Traditional conferences waste time - long keynotes, scattered networking, and missed opportunities.

Our event, Speed Pitching, is designed for action - efficient, high-impact, and results-driven.

NOTE: Only startups apply. If you are an investor, reach out to Victoria @ victoria@thestartupstation.com.

Why Attend?

✔️ Guaranteed Investor Access – Every founder meets 3 matched investors one-on-one.
✔️ Hands-On Business Guidance – Office hours with top startup experts.
✔️Maximum ROI – No fluff. Just real connections and real results.
All in one high-impact evening. ​

This exclusive gathering is perfect for chatting about your startup and explore collaborations in a relaxed yet inspiring environment. Plus, free drinks! 🥂

Who we are looking for: Market-ready MVP or revenue generating startups, preferably with one underrepresented founder, seed to Series A. To ensure that you are properly matched, answer all questions.

💼 Confirmed funds: New York Ventures, Vamos Ventures, Legendary Ventures, Gaingels, Level Up Ventures, Wocstar Ventures, L'Attitude Ventures, Solidea Capital, 500 Global, Epakon Capital.

👩‍💼👨🏽‍💼Additional investors attending: Kli Сapital, VHS Ventures, Amplo VC, JP Morgan VC, Plus 8 Equity Partners, Arcview Ventures, Plum Alley Ventures, and private investors.

How to Participate:
1️⃣ Apply now using the button above and answer all questionnaire questions so that we can match you with the right investors.
2️⃣ If you’re selected to pitch, you will receive an email telling you which 3 funds we matched you with.
3️⃣ You’ll have 48 hours to secure your spot with a $30 pitching fee.

Event agenda:
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm : check-in 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm : welcome
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm : speed pitching 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm : networking

This event is organized by The Startup Station (www.thestartupstation.com) and Lazo (https://www.lazo.us/).

Thank you to our sponsors: Fox and Rothschild (https://www.foxrothschild.com/) and La Familia Foundation (https://www.lafamiliafoundation.com/).

Thank you to our ecosystem partners: Vamos Ventures (https://vamosventures.com/) and Yorkseed (https://yorkseed.beehiiv.com/).

This event is a part of #NYTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.

Location
Midtown Manhattan
New York, NY, USA
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