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Join a curated room of founders, investors, and operators across San Francisco and Silicon Valley.

Live events, real intros, and high-signal rooms across San Francisco and Silicon Valley.

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    Founder, builder, and investor connections.

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    Live events in 2026 across SF and Silicon Valley.

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    Capital raised by startups in our ecosystem.

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    Fastest growing network in San Francisco.

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Connect with the brightest minds in the heart of tech.

Founders

Founders & startups

Founders pitching at SFPLAYGROUND

Who

Building and raising in the Bay Area.

Early-stage teams looking for pitch slots, investor intros, and operator access.

Founders at a SFPLAYGROUND event

Why

Launch faster. Raise smarter.

Everything you need to get in front of the right people — and prove traction while you're there.

  • Demo opportunities
  • Early customers
  • Social proof
  • Warm intros to investors
  • Media exposure
Investors

Investors & VCs

Investors at Capital Night

Who

Active investors looking for dealflow.

VCs, angels, and family offices who want vetted founders — not conference foot traffic.

Investors networking at Capital Night

Why

Dealflow and relationships, in one room.

First look at founders raising — plus the network that surrounds them.

  • Introductions to family offices and LPS
  • Early access to curated founders & builders
  • Co-investment opportunities
  • Media exposure
Operators & experts

Operators & experts

Operator or expert at a SFPLAYGROUND summit

Who

Operators and experts with something to share.

Leaders who want keynotes, fireside slots, and panels in front of builders and backers.

Operator or expert speaking at a summit

Why

Your expertise. The right stage.

Share what you know with founders, investors, and operators who actually build and back companies.

  • Media exposure
  • Keynotes & fireside slots
  • High-signal audiences
  • Visibility across programs

2-minute application

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FAQ.

Founders and startups, active investors and VCs, and operators or experts with relevant experience. We review each application for fit with upcoming programs and community quality.

Joining the network is application-based. Some events and programs may have separate registration — we'll always be clear about costs upfront.

Apply as a startup, share your stage and fundraising context, and our team will follow up if there's a fit for an upcoming pitch night or program like Pitch Playoffs.

We read every application personally. If there's alignment with an upcoming event or intro flow, expect a reply within a few business days.

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