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Jul 15, 2026 · 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM EDTNetworkingIn-personPast

Startup Networking Toronto: Founders, Investors & Talent Mixer

Toronto Startup Networking Event: Meet Founders, Investors, and Talent - Build or Scale Your Startup

Location
🇨🇦TorontoHurricanes Roadhouse Restaurant
Date
Jul 15, 20267:00 PM – 10:00 PM EDT
Format
In-person

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Startup Networking in Toronto July 2026
About this event

What to expect

Startup Networking Event in Toronto for founders, investors, and tech talent.

Join a high-signal startup networking event in Toronto where founders, investors, and talent connect to build and scale startups.Meet the right people, unlock real opportunities, and grow within the Toronto startup ecosystem.

Why This Event Is Different

Most networking events end with exchanged LinkedIn profiles.

This one focuses on real conversations and real opportunities.

We bring together founders, investors, engineers, operators and talent in a curated environment designed to create meaningful connections.

Through interactive networking rounds, open conversations and pitch opportunities, participants can share challenges, exchange insights and build relationships that last beyond the event.

What to Expect

Startup Networking in TorontoStructured networking rounds where founders, investors, and talent connect, share challenges, and explore opportunities.

Talent & Hiring ConnectionsMeet engineers, operators, and professionals in the Toronto startup ecosystem.

Startup & Investor ConversationsDiscussions around fundraising, product development, and scaling startups.

Who Should Attend

  • Startup founders in Toronto
  • VC and angels investors
  • Engineers and builders
  • Operators and product managers
  • Recruiters and HR professionals
  • Sales and business development professionals
  • Job seekers interested in startups
  • Newcomers to the Toronto tech ecosystem

Want to Pitch?

A limited number of founders will have the opportunity to present their startup.

Selected founders will showcase their pitch deck to the audience and attending investors, followed by a short Q&A where participants can ask questions and share feedback.

Apply by sending your pitch

Spots are limited and founders will be selected in advance.

For Investors

We invite local investors, angels and venture capitalists to join the event.

Investor participation is complimentary.

After verification, investors receive access to the Ascent Valley ecosystem, including:

  • curated startup introductions
  • access to our startup digest
  • access to our platform and founder community

Interested investors can request verification

Schedule5 items

Event agenda

Times in America/Toronto

  1. 06:45 PM
    Check - in

    Check in, grab a drink, and start meeting fellow founders, builders, and investors before the program begins.

  2. 07:20 PM
    Interactive Networking Session

    Selected founders present their startups to the audience and receive feedback from founders, operators, and investors.

  3. 08:20 PM
    Break

    Time to recharge, continue conversations, and prepare for the startup pitch session.

  4. 08:50 PM
    Startup Pitch Session

    Selected founders present their startups to the audience and receive feedback from founders, operators, and investors.

  5. 09:30 PM
    Chill Networking

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