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 […]

Event Series Venture Connect 2025

Founder Lounge

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

Early Stage Investor Reverse Pitch

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

Early-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.

Event Series Venture Connect 2025

Tech Investor Lunch

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

We 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!