Where AI Startups Meet Innovation and Opportunity

Whether you're a visionary founder with a groundbreaking idea, an established startup aiming to scale new heights, or an investor searching for the next big thing in AI, Happy Llama 2025 offers unparalleled resources, connections, and expert insights to propel your venture forward.

Happy Llama
Bay Area 2026​

After an incredible success in the Silicon City, Bangalore, Happy Llama is now making its way to the global epicenter of innovation — Silicon Valley, San Francisco! ​

Innovation at
every turn ​

From Concept to Global Impact
Happy Llama 2026 Charts the Course for AI Startups

Meet AI Leaders

Connect with founders and investors shaping the AI landscape.

Unlock Opportunities

Find your next big career move or startup idea.

Gain Expert Insights

Receive direct advice from industry veterans and top VCs.

Grow Your Network

Build lasting relationships with influential peers in AI.

Happy Llama
for Startups

Get your startup in front of tech leaders at Happy Llama 2026. Gain actionable insights from top VCs, network with other founders, and learn how to scale your operations to the next level. Check out the opportunities below to let your startup shine at Happy Llama!

Llama Battleground

Llama Battleground is the ultimate startup competition at Happy Llama 2025, showcasing the top early-stage AI startups from across the globe. Whether you’re an emerging innovator or a seasoned founder, this is your chance to shine in front of industry leaders, top-tier investors, and a global audience.

$90 Billion

Venture capital invested in U.S. AI startups in 2024 alone

57%

The share of total U.S. venture funding captured by AI startups in 2024

83%

Percentage of businesses that now prioritize AI in their strategic planning

Happy Llama
for Investors

Happy Llama 2026 is a premier event for investors seeking to enhance deal flow and discover emerging trends. A highlight is the Llama BattleGround, where a carefully selected group of early-stage startups competes in a pitch competition before AIM editors, top-tier venture capitalists, and seasoned entrepreneurs. This presents a unique opportunity for investors to fund promising startups endorsed by Happy Llama.