Aug 27, 10:00 PM – Aug 28, 1:00 AM (UTC)
The Wharf Marina, 650 Wharf Street Southwest, Washington, 20024
Join "Deals on Deck" on September 3 from 6-9 PM aboard the S80 yacht at the DC Wharf. Connect with DMV's top founders and investors in a unique networking event focused on capital. Active founders can engage in speed-dating-style sessions or pitch live for funding. Includes drinks, appetizers, and exclusive opportunities for sponsors. Limited tickets, business casual attire required, no refunds.
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Join us Thursday, September 3, from 6-9 PM aboard the luxurious S80 yacht at the DC Wharf for a night built for one purpose: connecting the DMV's most promising founders with the investors ready to back them.
This is not another founder networking event. Every guest on board is here for the same reason: capital. Attendance is limited to active founders raising capital and verified angel and VC investors. If you're looking for deal flow or funding, this is your room.
How the evening works:
Investors — Reserved seats at a discounted rate. Come meet a curated slate of vetted, fundable founders in one of DC's most exclusive settings.
Founders — Connection Ticket — Get on board for structured speed-dating-style sessions with investors throughout the evening. Real conversations, real introductions, no cold outreach required.
Founders — Pitch Ticket ($500) — Step onto the deck and pitch your startup live to every investor in the room. Five minutes. One stage. The full room's attention. A limited number of pitch slots are available, so early registration is strongly recommended.
Your ticket includes event access, unlimited non-alcoholic beverages, one alcoholic beverage ticket, and appetizers, all set against the DC skyline.
We're also opening a small number of sponsor slots for partners who want direct access to this room of founders and investors. Sponsors get promotional shoutouts, a speaking opportunity on board, and visibility with our 17,000+ pre-seed to Series A founder network across the DMV.
No shoes on board. Business casual attire.
Seats are limited, and tickets will sell out.
NO REFUNDS on tickets purchased on the Startup Grind platform.
August 27 – 28, 2026
10:00 PM – 1:00 AM (UTC)
Creative Analytics
CEO
Creative Analytics
Chapter Director
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