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 […]

Event Series Venture Connect 2025

Day Two | Doors Open & Morning Welcome

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

Start 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!

Event Series Venture Connect 2025

Partnering & Investor Meetings

Carolina Room 2 East South Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

Looking 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!

DAY TWO KICKOFF | The Power of Ownership: Equity, Exits & Startup Trends

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

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 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 […]