Chicago FinTech Startups, Investors, Professionals Pitch & Networking Event
Connect with founders, investors & experts in FinTech for live pitches and meaningful networking.
Pitch & Networking Event: FinTech
An evening built for the movers and shakers of financial innovation. This event brings together FinTech founders, investors, product leaders, and service providers for rapid-fire pitching and real conversations that lead to real opportunities.
At the core of the event is open pitching — and everyone is welcome to take the mic. Whether you're building a new payments platform, investing in next-gen finance, offering legal or growth services to startups, or just exploring the space, you’ll get 1 minute to pitch your idea, offer, or ask.
Why Attend?
- FinTech Founders: Pitch your product, get feedback, and connect with investors, advisors, and early partners.
- Investors: Meet innovative FinTech startups across payments, lending, crypto, insurtech, regtech, and more.
- Legal, Compliance & Tech Experts: Offer your services to fast-growing startups seeking specialised support.
- Product Builders & Operators: Share your background and find your next role, co-founder, or project.
- Banking & Finance Professionals: Learn what’s next and make fresh connections in the FinTech world.
What to Expect:
- A casual welcome & open networking
- A round of 1-minute live pitches from attendees (no slides, no panels—just straight to the point)
- More networking after the pitches to follow up with people you clicked with
- A curated, ambitious crowd from the FinTech ecosystem
Start Networking Before the Event
After you register, you’ll get access to our dedicated WhatsApp group so you can introduce yourself, share what you're working on, and connect with others before the event even begins.
Who Should Attend?
- FinTech startup founders & product teams
- Angel investors, VCs, and FinTech backers
- Developers, compliance & regtech consultants
- Legal & financial advisors working in startups
- Professionals in payments, banking, crypto, lending & more
- Anyone exploring what’s next in financial innovation
Whether you’re pitching a FinTech platform, offering strategic support, looking for funding, or scouting your next venture—this is your space to connect, collaborate, and move forward.
Guest Guidelines:
- Guests must be 21+ years old
- Please arrive well-presented
- Purchase one drink at the bar (alcohol-free options included)
You will be able to join the dedicated Whatsapp group for the event and start networking before the actual event.
🎯 Only 50 spots available – register now to secure yours.
👉 Click “Follow” on our profile to stay updated on future events.
Connect with founders, investors & experts in FinTech for live pitches and meaningful networking.
Pitch & Networking Event: FinTech
An evening built for the movers and shakers of financial innovation. This event brings together FinTech founders, investors, product leaders, and service providers for rapid-fire pitching and real conversations that lead to real opportunities.
At the core of the event is open pitching — and everyone is welcome to take the mic. Whether you're building a new payments platform, investing in next-gen finance, offering legal or growth services to startups, or just exploring the space, you’ll get 1 minute to pitch your idea, offer, or ask.
Why Attend?
- FinTech Founders: Pitch your product, get feedback, and connect with investors, advisors, and early partners.
- Investors: Meet innovative FinTech startups across payments, lending, crypto, insurtech, regtech, and more.
- Legal, Compliance & Tech Experts: Offer your services to fast-growing startups seeking specialised support.
- Product Builders & Operators: Share your background and find your next role, co-founder, or project.
- Banking & Finance Professionals: Learn what’s next and make fresh connections in the FinTech world.
What to Expect:
- A casual welcome & open networking
- A round of 1-minute live pitches from attendees (no slides, no panels—just straight to the point)
- More networking after the pitches to follow up with people you clicked with
- A curated, ambitious crowd from the FinTech ecosystem
Start Networking Before the Event
After you register, you’ll get access to our dedicated WhatsApp group so you can introduce yourself, share what you're working on, and connect with others before the event even begins.
Who Should Attend?
- FinTech startup founders & product teams
- Angel investors, VCs, and FinTech backers
- Developers, compliance & regtech consultants
- Legal & financial advisors working in startups
- Professionals in payments, banking, crypto, lending & more
- Anyone exploring what’s next in financial innovation
Whether you’re pitching a FinTech platform, offering strategic support, looking for funding, or scouting your next venture—this is your space to connect, collaborate, and move forward.
Guest Guidelines:
- Guests must be 21+ years old
- Please arrive well-presented
- Purchase one drink at the bar (alcohol-free options included)
You will be able to join the dedicated Whatsapp group for the event and start networking before the actual event.
🎯 Only 50 spots available – register now to secure yours.
👉 Click “Follow” on our profile to stay updated on future events.
Good to know
Highlights
- 3 hours
- 21 and over
- In-person
Refund Policy
Location
Rye Deli + Drink
25 South Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60661
How would you like to get there?
Agenda
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Welcome
Kick off the evening with a warm introduction and overview of how the networking and pitch session will run.
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Elevator Pitch
You will have the opportunity to deliver an elevator pitch to the room. This is your chance to introduce your business, share what you’re building, and clearly state what you're looking for — investment, partnerships, clients, or talent.
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Networking
Open networking session. Connect with founders, investors, and professionals in a relaxed setting. Continue conversations sparked during pitches, exchange contacts, and explore collaboration opportunities.