Founders Mesh #20: Founders Networking Event | Startups & Scale-Ups

We’re back on land for the 20th edition of Founders Mesh, and it’s going to be a big one. After a season of golden-hour boat rides, we’re gathering 130 tech startup and scaleup founders, investors, and enablers (tickets are limited) at Café Kompleet, right in the heart of Amsterdam.

​Event Overview:

​Founders Mesh is not your average networking event. Down-to-earth, unapologetically proactive, and always BS-free, it’s where founders, funders, and innovators collide. with conversations that go beyond small talk and connections that actually matter.

​What to Expect:

• ​Smart Crowds, Sharp Energy: 120+ founders, investors, and innovators who actually build and back.
• ​Curated Connections: We don’t do random. Expect a thoughtful guest list and conversations worth having.
• ​Big Vibes, Bigger Ideas: A lively atmosphere where deals get sparked, collaborations get born, and yes, the glasses keep clinking.
• ​Founders Pitching Sessions: Eight fearless entrepreneurs take the stage to pitch bold visions and fresh ideas, apply now if you’re ready to make waves.
• ​Café Kompleet: An intimate yet buzzing spot in the center of the city, the perfect backdrop for our first big indoor gathering after the boat season.

​Note: there is a limited number of tickets available. Once we hit the limit the sale will be closed.

​Our Mission:

​Founders Mesh celebrates the unfiltered journey of entrepreneurship—warts, wins, and all. Our mission? To create an authentic space where founders and investors can connect, ideas can thrive, and possibilities are endless.

​Why You’ll Want to Be There

• ​It’s the 20th edition - a milestone worth celebrating.
• ​Our community is 700+ strong, with founders, investors, and facilitators from across Amsterdam, LA, and beyond.
• ​We’ve hosted 20+ VC funds, countless pitches, and collaborations that actually left the group chat. (investments, startups being born, co-founders matching)
• ​We curate for diversity and impact: aiming for a 50:50 gender ratio and a mix that makes the room click.

​Founders Mesh #20 is where we raise a glass to the past editions, toast to the next twenty, and connect with the people who will shape what’s next.

​📍 Café Kompleet, Amsterdam
📅 30 of October at 18:30
🥂 First drink & snacks on us. Always.