If you’re an early-stage company, usually bootstrapped to seed stage, you can join the Startup Exhibition program, which offers all the benefits mentioned above.

If you’ve already raised your seed round and are preparing for your Series A, you may qualify for the Scaleup Exhibition program. This program connects you with other startups at a similar stage and provides extra benefits, including more exhibition days, a pitch on the main stage, increased visibility with our audience, and the opportunity to present a product offer to conference attendees. It does have an additional cost.

Not sure which track is the best fit for your startup? Apply, and our selection team will help guide you!

Every year, 500+ VC’s converge in Redwood City looking for promising startups to invest in. As an exhibitor, you’ll have several opportunities to connect with them, including:

• An exclusive app that allows startups and investors to interact and schedule meetings, which can be held in a private office hours lounge on-site
• Visibility at your exhibition space, where your booth number, pitch times, and other details will be shared with all attending investors before the conference
• Participation in a pre-conference private summit, where only exhibitors, investors, partners, and Startup Grind chapter directors are present—no general attendees
• There will also be private events taking place on Tuesday night, where select companies will be invited and investors may be present.

Prepare to have meaningful interactions with potential investors!

The exhibition program is exclusive to just 150 companies, despite receiving over 1,000 applications each year. This cap ensures that every startup gets the attention it deserves and helps us provide a positive experience, especially for the more than 30% of startups flying in from outside the US.

To participate, please submit your application here. Our team will review it to ensure a good fit and suggest the best track for you (startup or scaleup). If accepted, you’ll receive an approval email within 7 days (usually sooner) with a link to secure your spot.

Spaces are limited and offered on a rolling basis, so applying early increases your chances of selection.

Once you register, we’ll send you a comprehensive welcome packet to help you prepare for the event. This will include a link to register team tickets, sign up for investor office hours, details about your pitch, and other logistical information to ensure you get the most out of the event. We’ll handle the heavy lifting; we just need you to fill out a few forms to assist us.

If you have any questions, feel free to email naman@startupgrind.com, and he’ll be happy to help!