Events
Day Two | Doors Open & Morning Welcome
Memorial Auditorium 2 East South Street, RaleighStart your second day at VC25 with registration and a light continental breakfast. Grab a coffee, reconnect with fellow attendees, and get ready for another day of impactful conversations and […]
Partnering & Investor Meetings
Carolina Room 2 East South Street, RaleighLooking to accelerate your business growth? Bookable meeting spaces are available for one-on-one conversations with investors, partners, and key ecosystem resources. Whether you're seeking capital, strategic guidance, or industry connections, […]
DAY TWO KICKOFF | The Power of Ownership: Equity, Exits & Startup Trends
When Bill Spruill sold Global Data Consortium to the London Stock Exchange in 2022, 21 employees became millionaires. His philosophy? Shared equity drives better alignment—and benefits the entire community. Join […]
Pitch Session | Pre-Clinical & Biotech Platforms
Memorial Auditorium 2 East South Street, Raleigh75 minute pitch session featuring 8 companies. More information to come.
Pitch Session | AI & Machine Learning
Fletcher Opera Theater 2 E South St, Raleigh75 minute pitch session featuring 9 companies. More information to come.
Founder Lounge
Lounge 2 E South St, RaleighJoin us in our a Private AMA (Ask Me Anything) Lounge - a space designed just for founders to connect, ask candid questions, and get real-time advice from experienced founders […]
Early Stage Investor Reverse Pitch
Memorial Auditorium 2 East South Street, RaleighEarly-stage startups navigate some of the most uncertain waters, in search of their true north star of innovation. Let's hear it from a few of the best groups to see […]
NC School of Science & Math Pitches
Fletcher Opera Theater 2 E South St, RaleighIn this session you will hear from our area's youngest entrepreneurs who are designing solutions to tackle global challenges.
Tech Investor Lunch
Meymandi Lower Lobby 2 E South St, RaleighWe are excited to host an invite-only Tech Investor Lunch during Venture Connect. This is a unique opportunity to network with fellow tech investors over lunch and engage in insightful […]
Lunch Break: Connect & Recharge
Meymandi Upper Lobby 2 E South St, RaleighTake a break, grab a bite, and connect organically with fellow attendees. This unscripted, unstructured lunch is your time to step outside, spark new conversations, and build relationships in a […]
Founder Lounge
Lounge 2 E South St, RaleighJoin us in our a Private AMA (Ask Me Anything) Lounge - a space designed just for founders to connect, ask candid questions, and get real-time advice from experienced founders […]
Pitch Session | Diagnostics, Tools & Platforms
Memorial Auditorium 2 East South Street, Raleigh65 minute pitch session featuring 8 companies. More information to come.
Pitch Session | Growth Software
Fletcher Opera Theater 2 E South St, Raleigh65 minute pitch session featuring 8 companies. More information to come.
Pitch Session | Healthtech
Memorial Auditorium 2 East South Street, Raleigh65 minute pitch session featuring 8 companies. More information to come.
Pitch Session | Marketplaces & Platform Innovation
Fletcher Opera Theater 2 E South St, Raleigh65 minute pitch session featuring 8 companies. More information to come.
Biotech Investor Reverse Pitch
Memorial Auditorium 2 East South Street, RaleighHear from a few of our most engaged life sciences investors about their investment focus. These firms provide much needed funding and expertise to life sciences companies, propelling their missions […]
CELEBRATION
Plaza 2 E South St, RaleighVenture Connect culminates with an exciting Celebration featuring live music, delicious food, and a lively atmosphere to celebrate the community and the innovation that has been showcased over the two […]