Event Series Venture Connect 2025

Lunch Break: Connect & Recharge

Meymandi Upper Lobby 2 E South St, Raleigh, NC, United States

Take 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 relaxed setting. Whether you're diving into a deep discussion or simply recharging for the afternoon sessions, this is your opportunity to network, unwind, and fuel […]

Event Series Venture Connect 2025

Biotech Investor Lunch

Meymandi Lower Lobby 2 E South St, Raleigh, NC, United States

We are excited to host an invite-only Biotech Investor Lunch during Venture Connect. This is a unique opportunity to network with fellow biotech investors over lunch and engage in insightful conversations. Thank you to Xyzagen for sponsoring this lunch!

Event Series Venture Connect 2025

Founder Lounge AMA

Lounge 2 E South St, Raleigh, NC, United States

Join 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 + operators.

Event Series Venture Connect 2025

Tech Investor Reverse Pitch

Memorial Auditorium 2 East South Street, Raleigh, NC - North Carolina

We're turning the tables as we put our investors on the hot seat! Hear from growth stage tech investors as they walk us through their firm, team and investment focus.

Event Series Venture Connect 2025

Fireside Chat: A Bold New Vision for North Carolina’s Financial Future

Memorial Auditorium 2 East South Street, Raleigh, NC - North Carolina

Join us for an exclusive fireside chat with Brad Briner, North Carolina’s newly elected State Treasurer, as he sits down with Edwin Poston, General Partner and Co-Founder of TrueBridge Capital. In a time of rapid economic change, Treasurer Briner is taking a fresh approach to North Carolina’s financial strategy, with a focus on unlocking new opportunities […]

Event Series Venture Connect 2025

Investor Dinner

A private, invite-only dinner offers a chance for our regional VCs to connect directly with out of region funds in an intimate setting at an undisclosed location. A big thank you to our Event Sponsors - JP Morgan and Hutchison PLLC!

Event Series Venture Connect 2025

Live Oak’s Investor After-Party

Whiskey Kitchen 201 W Martin St, Raleigh, NC, United States

Join Live Oak Bank for an exclusive Investor After-Party at Whiskey Kitchen, right after Venture Connect day one and the invite-only Investor Dinner wraps up! Hosted by Live Oak Bank, this is your chance to unwind, mingle, and enjoy some great drinks with fellow investors in a relaxed, lively atmosphere. ​Come raise a glass, share […]