Events
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Day Two | Doors Open & Morning Welcome
Memorial Auditorium 2 East South Street, Raleigh, NC - North CarolinaStart 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 game-changing connections. Doors open early—let’s dive back in!
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Partnering & Investor Meetings
Carolina Room 2 East South Street, Raleigh, NC, United StatesLooking 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, this is your chance to forge valuable relationships that drive your startup forward. Schedule your meetings and make every moment count!
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DAY TWO KICKOFF | The Power of Ownership: Equity, Exits & Startup Trends
Memorial Auditorium 2 East South Street, Raleigh, NC - North CarolinaWhen 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 Bill and Peter Walker, Head of Insights at Carta, as they break down the latest trends shaping startups and venture capital. Backed by Carta’s data […]
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Pitch Session | Pre-Clinical & Biotech Platforms
Memorial Auditorium 2 East South Street, Raleigh, NC - North Carolina75 minute pitch session featuring 8 companies. More information to come.
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Pitch Session | AI & Machine Learning
Fletcher Opera Theater 2 E South St, Raleigh, NC, United States75 minute pitch session featuring 9 companies. More information to come.
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Founder Lounge
Lounge 2 E South St, Raleigh, NC, United StatesJoin 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.
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Early Stage Investor Reverse Pitch
Memorial Auditorium 2 East South Street, Raleigh, NC - North CarolinaEarly-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 if they'd be a great partner for startups building in these early innings.
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NC School of Science & Math Pitches
Fletcher Opera Theater 2 E South St, Raleigh, NC, United StatesIn this session you will hear from our area's youngest entrepreneurs who are designing solutions to tackle global challenges.
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Tech Investor Lunch
Meymandi Lower Lobby 2 E South St, Raleigh, NC, United StatesWe 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 conversations. Thank you to Rockefeller Capital Management for sponsoring this lunch!
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Lunch Break: Connect & Recharge
Meymandi Upper Lobby 2 E South St, Raleigh, NC, United StatesTake 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 […]
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Founder Lounge
Lounge 2 E South St, Raleigh, NC, United StatesJoin 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.