• GrepBeat’s Venture Connect After Party

    Venture Connect 2025
    Flying Saucer Draught Emporium 328 West Morgan Street, Raleigh, NC

    Join GrepBeat as they hoist a glass to celebrate Venture Connect and the Triangle’s entrepreneurial spirit. Connect, unwind, and spark new ideas! RSVP is required. Sponsored by Fourscore Law and Big Pixel.

  • Investor Dinner

    Venture Connect 2025

    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!

  • Live Oak’s Investor After-Party

    Venture Connect 2025
    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 […]

  • Day Two | Doors Open & Morning Welcome

    Venture Connect 2025
    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!

  • Partnering & Investor Meetings

    Venture Connect 2025
    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 […]

  • Founder Lounge

    Venture Connect 2025
    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.

  • Early Stage Investor Reverse Pitch

    Venture Connect 2025
    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.

  • Tech Investor Lunch

    Venture Connect 2025
    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!