Name: Startup Nights
Start: 2026-11-05T12:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-11-06T22:59:00.000Z
Location: Startup Nights

Startup Nights is the largest startup event in Switzerland, bringing together founders, investors, and innovators for two days of ideas, connections, and real impact.

Expect keynotes, panels, workshops, pitching competitions, and networking across the entire ecosystem.

The event starts on November 5 at 13:00, and you’re free to come and go as you like across both days.

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Pioneers & Pancake

Startup Nights

Get your tickets for Startup Nights 2026 – Switzerland’s largest startup event on 5-6 November. Join founders, investors, and innovators for 2 days of keynotes, workshops, networking, and innovation.

Startup Nights 2026 Tickets | Switzerland’s Biggest Startup Event

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As part of the application, we may ask you to briefly outline your investment activity or provide references (e.g., portfolio highlights, role within your organization). This information will remain confidential and is only used to ensure the event remains true to its mission.

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⭐ Access to Startup Nights for the next 10 YEARS (2026-2035), limited to 30 exclusive passes

For Startup Nights 2026 you'll get:
✅ Access to both event days
✅ Free food & drinks
✅ Matchmaking access
✅ Workshops
✅ Afterparty access
✅ Investor Lounge access

10 Year Anniversary Exclusive Decade Pass

✅ Ticket for both days
✅ Free Food & Drinks
❌ Matchmaking
❌ Workshops
❌ Access to Afterparty
⚠️ Valid student ID required at entry

Student

✅ Ticket for both days
✅ Free Food & Drinks
✅ Access to Afterparty
❌ Matchmaking
❌ Workshops

Explorer

✅ Ticket for both days
✅ Free Food & Drinks
✅ Matchmaking
✅ Workshops
✅ Access to Afterparty

Founder & Builder

✅ Ticket for both days
✅ Free Food & Drinks
✅ Matchmaking
✅ Workshops
✅ Access to Afterparty
⭐️ Investor Lounge Access

Corporate

✅ Ticket for both days
✅ Free Food & Drinks
✅ Matchmaking
✅ Workshops
✅ Access to Afterparty
⭐️ Eligibility for Exclusive Investor Brunch

Who qualifies to attend? - To be eligible for Pioneers & Pancakes, you should meet at least one of the following criteria:

You represent a Venture Capital Fund, Corporate Venture Capital Fund, or a Family Office actively investing in startups.

You are an active Business Angel with a proven track record of at least 2–3 startup investments.

You are a Partner of the Startup Nights and have received an exclusive invitation or partner ticket for this event.

Pioneers & Pancake (Investor)

Investor - Pioneers & Pancakes

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🥞 Pioneers & Pancakes – The Exclusive Investor Brunch

: 160+ curated investors – VCs, family offices & angels.Inspiring Inputs: Keynotes & talks from leading investors (incl. surprise guest).

: Stylish brunch with great food & relaxed conversations.

: First access to Startup Nights at Eulachhallen.

Friday, Nov 7 | 09:30–13:00 (Startup Nights Opening follows at 13:00)📍 Eulachhallen, Wartstrasse 73, Winterthur

Get your Investor Ticket and enjoy an exclusive brunch with 170 hand-picked peers

 - VCs, angels, and family offices - featuring inspiring impulse sessions, bold ideas, regional cuisine, and a first look at the trade fair before the doors open.

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