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ANGEL CLUB PRESENTS PITCH SLAM
​Pitch active investors. Get feedback. Leave with follow-ups that lead to follow-ons.
Pitch Slam brings together vetted founders and active investors every month into small-group pitch rooms built for connection, feedback, and funding. Pre-seed through Series A. Sector agnostic.
Free to pitch. Free to attend.
"I received pitching tips at Pitch Slam that I hadn't heard before, which made the experience genuinely valuable. I really appreciated the opportunity and the thoughtful feedback from the judges."
— Charles Rodriguez, Co-Founder & CEO, Supply Veins
411+
ANGELS IN THE NETWORK
600+
FOUNDERS AND INVESTORS IN FLOW
10,000+
EVENT ATTENDEES THIS YEAR
30%+
PITCHES LED TO FOLLOW-UP AND INVESTMENT
THE 2026 SEASON
Every month, all year. One winner in December.
Pitch Slam runs online monthly through 2026, live on Zoom. Win your room, and you earn a seat in the December final round. Register for the round that fits your timeline.
HOW IT WORKS
What actually happens in the room.
A structured founder-investor forum, from the opening pitch to follow-ups after the room.
01
One founder opens the main room.
A selected founder pitches live to every investor and founder present.
05
Live feedback and discussion.
Direct feedback from the investor, plus a scorecard showing which areas need the most work.
02
Angel and Anthony give feedback.
Multi-exited founders, Angel Gambino and Anthony Rose, respond live in front of the full room.
06
Back to the main stage.
Everyone reconvenes to hear investor feedback and each room's chosen winner.
03
Founders move into pitch rooms.
A small group breaks into rooms, each hosted by one or more investors.
07
Follow-ups and introductions.
Conversations continue after the room.
04
Each founder pitches.
Strictly three minutes per founder to pitch, with or without a deck.
Year-end
The Pitch Slam winner.
Room winners across the year compete in the December final round in front of investors and judges from prior rounds as well as fresh faces from early-stage funds.
DECEMBER 3, 2026
The Final Round
The year's room winners take the mic, one last time. No breakout rooms. Every finalist pitches on the main stage, head to head, for the title of 2026 Pitch Slam Winner.
WHO PITCHES
Monthly room winners only.
Only founders who won a monthly Pitch Slam room in 2026 are eligible to pitch. You earn your seat by winning your room.
EVERYONE ELSE
Open to all. Free to all.
If you are a founder who did not win a room, join as an observer. Investors join to observe or judge.
THE WINNER RECEIVES
A feature, a package, and advisory.
A feature across Angel Club, SeedLegals, and The Startup Station, more than 270,000 combined followers, a Ready to Raise package, and private 1:1 advisory with Angel Gambino, Anthony Rose, and Kevin Jurovich.
Why founders pitch. Why investors join.
FOR FOUNDERS
Pitch, get feedback, meet active angels.
— Pitch live to investors who write checks.
— Get real-time, tactical feedback on your story.
— Pitch in the main room, or in an investor-hosted room.
— Build relationships before your raise.
Best for pre-seed through Series A, raising now or within six months, coachable and concise.
Not raising yet? Book an advisory session with Angel on Hubble
FOR INVESTORS & ADVISORS
Meet curated founders raising now.
— See curated early-stage deal flow in one room.
— Meet founders raising at pre-seed through Series A.
— Share expertise and shape better companies.
— Expand your network. No obligation to invest.
Best for active angels, seed funds, family offices, and operators investing at this stage.
To take part: register on Luma (by approval). Optionally complete the investor form and we will match you with founders that fit your thesis and preferences.
OUTCOMES
What founders and investors said after the room.
"Pitch Slam was a fantastic experience. Presenting to experienced investors and receiving thoughtful, constructive feedback was incredibly valuable, and we were thrilled to be selected as the winner of our breakout room. I'd highly recommend Pitch Slam to founders looking to strengthen their pitch, gain investor insights, and build meaningful connections."
"Judging Angel Club Pitch Slam was one of the best hours I've spent recently. The founders who stood out weren't necessarily the most polished—they were the ones who had genuinely stress-tested their assumptions. It's a high-quality community focused on helping founders improve and raise capital."
​"Pitch Slam was my first formal investor pitch, and it exceeded my expectations. Three minutes in front of real investors produced feedback that was immediately actionable, and I was proud to win my breakout room. The experience reinforced that you don't become a better founder by waiting until you're 'ready'—you get better by pitching. I'd recommend Pitch Slam to any founder serious about improving their fundraising."
"The Pitch Slam was a great experience. It's quick, high energy and the feedback from my judge was very useful. It's especially helpful if you're trying to hone your 3-minute pitch."
“That was exciting and packed with great startups. Love the chance to practice for all these intrepid founders.”
“A great event including great founders and investors. Thank you for making this happen.”
POWERED BY TRUSTED PARTNERS
Angel Club, supported by partners who work at this stage.
Event partner
The Startup Station
Hosted by Angel Gambino, Angel Club founder, investor, investment banking advisor, and 5x exited entrepreneur, with Anthony Rose, CEO and co-founder of SeedLegals
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Direct Answers.
FOR INVESTORS
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Do investors actually attend?
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Do I have to commit to investing?
FOR FOUNDERS
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Do I need to be raising?
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Is it really free to pitch?
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Who can pitch at the final round?
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Is it virtual?
NEXT EVENT
Thursday, August 20, 2026
10Am PT - 1pm ET - 6PM BST • Virtual on Zoom
JUNE WINNERS
All Eight June Room Winners.
A support app for people living with endometriosis.
Judged by Patrick Driscoll and Kevin Jurovich.
Single-serve oral electrolytes for fast, no-mix hydration.
Judged by Cesare Pesci.
Causal AI for who to contact, who to leave alone, and what to say.
Judged by Sara Shabani.
AI-native procurement for manufacturers.
Judged by Angel Gambino and Anthony Rose.
Konnect↗
Make local friends and meet like-minded people nearby.
EVALUATION
What Makes a Winning Pitch?
PITCH SLAM
Founder Score Card
[FOUNDER'S NAME]
[Company] • [One-line description]
[Date]
OVERALL IMPRESSION
[SCORE]
out of 5
Scored 1 to 5
5 Exceptional 4 Strong 3 Solid 2 Promising 1 Pass
Pitch Delivery
[X]/5
Team
[X]/5
Compelling Problem
[X]/5
Market Size Appeal
[X]/5
Solution Strength
[X]/5
Judge's Feedback
[Judge feedback notes. Candid, specific, and kind. This is what the founder reads, so write it for them.]
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Judges: [Judge name(s)]