Founder × Funder
Where founders and capital connect.
The people building what's next. The investors backing them.
Curated gatherings bringing together ambitious founders, active investors, and experienced operators for candid conversations, selected founder showcases, and meaningful introductions. Each edition brings the right people together around emerging industries, company building, and investment opportunities.
New York · San Francisco · More Cities to Come
About Founder × Funder
More than another networking event.
The right conversation can change the direction of a company.
Founder × Funder creates opportunities for founders and investors to meet, exchange perspectives, and develop relationships that continue beyond the event.
We bring together people who are building companies, deploying capital, navigating growth, and shaping emerging markets. Each gathering is thoughtfully curated around the people and questions that matter most to that edition.
Our goal isn't simply to fill a room. It's to make the room worth being in.
Upcoming Gatherings
Find the next Founder × Funder event.
Physical AI & Robotics
Registration Open
Physical AI Founder × Funder: San Francisco
The Intelligence Layer of Physical AI
Monday, November 9, 2026
5:00–8:00 PM PT
San Francisco · Pilot
World models, simulation, physical data, and embodied intelligence — founders and investors building the intelligence layer of physical AI.
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Physical AI & Robotics
Registration Open
Physical AI Founder × Funder: San Francisco
From Intelligence to Real-World Deployment
Monday, December 7, 2026
5:00–8:00 PM PT
San Francisco · Pilot
Embodied AI, edge intelligence, autonomous systems, and deployment infrastructure.
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Built for the people building and backing companies.
Founders
From first-time technical founders and emerging entrepreneurs to experienced founders building and scaling their next companies. Meet relevant investors, exchange lessons with other founders, and connect with people who understand the realities of building businesses.
Investors
Active angels, venture capital funds, corporate venture teams, family offices, and other investment professionals seeking compelling companies and meaningful founder relationships. Discover emerging opportunities and exchange perspectives with fellow investors.
Operators & Industry Leaders
Experienced executives, technical leaders, researchers, and company builders who bring practical knowledge, commercial connections, and industry expertise into the room.
The experience
The conversations that move companies forward.
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Founder × Funder Conversations
Candid discussions with investors, founders, and experienced leaders about what gets funded, how companies grow, and what matters when building.
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Founder Showcases
Selected startups present their ideas, technology, and progress, with opportunities for feedback and relevant introductions.
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Curated Connections
Thoughtful introductions between founders, capital partners, operators, and potential collaborators.
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Beyond the Room
The conversations continue through founder spotlights, follow-ups, introductions, and future gatherings.
Formats vary by event; each edition is programmed around its room.
Explore our themes
Different industries. Shared ambition.
Past editions
From New York to what's next.
Explore the conversations, founders, investors, and collaborations from earlier gatherings.
Get involved
Find your place in the room.
For Founders
Building a company? Join an upcoming edition, apply to pitch, or share what you're working on.
Apply as a FounderFor Investors
Meet founders, participate in relevant conversations, and discover companies in sectors you care about.
Join as an InvestorFor Speakers
Founders, investors, researchers, and experienced operators with valuable perspectives are welcome to apply or be nominated.
Apply to SpeakFor Partners
Collaborate with us on events, venues, programming, founder showcases, or longer-term partnerships.
Partner With UsPresented by House of 434
A curated community behind the series.
Founder × Funder is an event series by House of 434, a curated community bringing together founders, investors, operators, and researchers through thoughtful conversations, private gatherings, and meaningful introductions. House of 434 creates spaces where relationships develop into collaborations, opportunities, and long-term connections.
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