Join a curated startup networking event in Zurich designed to connect founders, investors, operators, and talent within the local ecosystem. The event focuses on high-signal, meaningful interactions that go beyond traditional networking and aim to create real opportunities for collaboration, hiring, and investment.

The evening is built around structured, themed networking sessions. Participants are grouped by background and interest areas such as fundraising, product, GTM, hiring, and pricing. Each group engages in guided discussions, and key insights are shared back with the room to encourage cross-industry learning and perspective exchange.

The event also includes a pitch segment where selected startups present their ideas to investors and peers, receiving live feedback and potential introductions. After the event, participating startups may be added to a curated founder database and considered for investor matching within the network.

The final part of the evening is dedicated to open networking in a relaxed environment, allowing participants to continue conversations and strengthen connections formed during the structured sessions.

The audience includes founders (pre-seed to Series A), investors (angels, funds, and syndicates), operators (product, engineering, and GTM leaders), hiring managers, accelerator representatives, and entrepreneurs from various industries. International founders visiting or based in Zurich are also welcome.

Ascent Valley is a community and event ecosystem focused on connecting founders, operators, and investors across regions. Its mission is to facilitate meaningful connections that support startup growth and cross-border collaboration.