Pair up.
Comedians are paired with real companies. Together, they turn the business into a pitch that makes sense and makes people laugh.
THE IDEA IS REALFUN’D NYC · LIVE COMEDY PITCH SHOW
There’s a place
for you in this room.
Real startups. Real comedy.
One very good night out.
A live startup pitch comedy show in New York City. Real companies team up with stand-up comedians to pitch an investor panel. Come for the laughs, discover new businesses, and meet the people behind them.
Big ideas. Questionable jokes. Very real businesses.
STARTUPS. STAND-UP.
REAL
STARTUPS.
REAL
COMEDY.
ONE COMPANY + ONE COMEDIANNYC
REAL FOUNDERSREAL PITCHESREAL LAUGHSFUN'D OR FORGET IT
STARTUP PITCH MEETS STAND-UP COMEDY
A founder. A comedian.
One very real pitch.
Make the pitch.
The company and its comedian partner get five minutes to pitch to an investor panel. Real business. Intentional jokes.
THE JOKES ARE INTENTIONALWin the room.
The panel asks questions and shares candid feedback. The audience gets a night of comedy and a closer look at real companies.
EGO SOLD SEPARATELYTHE COMEDIANS
Meet the comedians ↗YOUR NEXT NIGHT OUT
Less small talk.
More “wait, that's
a real company?”
A night for founders, investors, comedy fans, and anyone who's ever had an idea on a napkin.
GET INVOLVED
There's a place
for you in this room.
THE AUDIENCEBring yourself
You don’t need a startup or a pitch deck. Just come for a night of real pitches and real laughs.
Next showFOUNDERSINVESTORS SPONSORS & VENUES
Something else in mind? Get in touch Bring your company
Pair up with a comedian and pitch your business to investors.
COMEDIANSBring the funny
Partner with a company and help turn a real business into a great pitch.
Request a ticket or join the panel.
Meet founders, hear the pitches, and ask the questions that matter.
Help make it happen
Host a show, support the community, or explore a partnership.
THE MERCH
Wear your
questionable judgment.
SUPPORT THE SHOW
Keep the
laughs coming.
Help us bring real startups, comedians, and curious people together.
A FEW FAIR QUESTIONS
Before you
raise your hand.
Do I need to understand startups?+
No. Come for the comedy and leave knowing what at least a few real companies actually do. No venture capital vocabulary test at the door.
Are these actual businesses?+
Yes. Real founders pitch real companies. Each company is paired with a comedian to pitch to the investors. The businesses aren't made up.
Is this only for founders and investors?+
Everyone who enjoys comedy and a good idea is welcome. You don't need a company, a pitch deck, or a fund.
Can my company get involved?+
We're interested in hearing from founders, investors, venues, and potential sponsors. Visit Get involved or email fund@hahacommunity.com.