Why join Open Pitch Sessions
Venture Café reflects the diverse, talented, and entrepreneurial innovation community of Cambridge and the region. Every Thursday, startups, scale-ups, corporates, investors, and changemakers convene to connect and build relationships at Thursday Gatherings.
We're looking for angels and investors who want to engage directly with that community by sharing perspective, spotting promising ideas, and helping shape the next generation of founders.
Angel
- Share your knowledge and give back to the Venture Café community.
- Build your reputation as a thought leader in your field.
- Connect with innovators, experts, and future collaborators.
- Get invited to curated pitch sessions matched to your sector and stage.
Investor
- Discover new ideas and get inspired.
- Build real business connections and have fun doing it.
- Share your experience with the next generation of entrepreneurs.
- Get invited to curated pitch sessions matched to your sector and stage.
Join Our Investor & Angel Network
Tell us about your experience and interests! We’ll connect you to curated pitch sessions and the founders building what’s next.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
We review submissions on a rolling basis. Once you’re in, we’ll match you to curated pitch sessions based on your sector and stage, and reach out when there’s a fit.
Don’t want to wait around?
Get involved now:
- Attend a Thursday Gathering — meet the community before you’re on stage.
- Explore the Venturer Program — ongoing support beyond a single pitch session!