Alumni Startups
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Reitler is a top-ranked venture capital law firm with offices in New York, Los Angeles, and Princeton. The firm represents both emerging companies, venture investors and limited partners across all stages of investment, from seed financings to growth rounds and exit transactions. Reitler is consistently ranked as a Top 10 venture capital law firm by Pitchbook and has been recognized by Chambers as a global leader in its Startups & Emerging Companies category. With thousands of venture financings completed since our founding, we bring deep experience and practical insight to help our clients achieve their goals efficiently.
Mission
We are founders, mentors, angels, and most of all, people who want to drive the future of entrepreneurship in NYC.
Pillars & Programs
FoundersFounder-Focused Events & Programming
Pre-established annual calendar of Educational Networking Events advertised in our newsletter. HBS Alumni Founders may request to join our peer-run WhatsApp Group.
AdvisorsSupport & Resources for Founders
Tap into a broader community, including investors, legal counsel, accountants, and a variety of additional alumni experts and service providers. Advisory programs, training, onboarding feedback processes, and an idea exchange marketplace are offered to participants.
InvestorsFunding Connections
In collaboration with HBS Angels, access a broader investor base invited to quarterly programming, including NY Pitch Summit Demo Day and Finals.
Past Events & Resources
New! 2026 Harvard Business School Alumni Startups New York Pitch Summit Final Pitch Recap
2025 Annual Harvard Business School Alumni New Venture Competition; New York/Northeast U.S. Region Finals
Harken Sweets - Region Winner, New York/Northeast U.S. Harvard Business School Alumni New Venture Competition 2024
2024 Harvard Business School Alumni New Venture Competition; New York/Northeast U.S. Regional Finals
Articles
Learn more about our sister organization HBS Angels of NY and winning the pitch!
“Winning Early Stage Investors by Anticipating What Angel Investors Want to Know”
“How to Get Selected to Pitch to the Harvard Business School Alumni Angels of Greater New York”
“How to Make a Winning Pitch to the Harvard Business School Alumni Angels of Greater New York”
Get Involved
Startup Login
(you will be asked to create an account if you do not already have one)
Why should I add my startup to the hub?
- Free and valuable advice and mentorship
- Intimate round-table sessions
- Meet other HBS founders
Advisor Login
(you will be asked to create an account if you do not already have one)
Why advise an HBS alumni founder?
- Gain exposure to new technologies and startup innovation
- Create long-lasting relationships with founders and other advisors
- Open the door to new opportunities: many advisors have become Board members, full time advisors and investors
HBS Founders WhatsApp Group
HBS Alumni Founders may request to join our peer-run WhatsApp Group.
Leadership Team
Testimonials
"The value of the HBS Alumni New Venture Competition extended far beyond the actual competition. Our alumni coaches were generous with their time and feedback, which helped us refine our messaging to better resonate with audiences during pitches and presentations."
"HBS Startup Partners does exactly that - helps startups and potential partnerships bloom and ideas flow for the next gen of startups."
"As a participant, I learn as much from the startups and other advisors as I can possibly contribute. It is similar to doing a HBS business case study in 120 minutes."
“It was great to have a two hour session with a group of smart and experienced individuals in an open and supporting setting. I was asked important questions and received very valuable feedback!”
Our Impact
