• Lunch Break: Connect & Recharge

    Venture Connect 2025
    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 […]

  • Biotech Investor Lunch

    Venture Connect 2025
    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!

  • Founder Lounge AMA

    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.

  • Tech Investor Reverse Pitch

    Venture Connect 2025
    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.

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

    Venture Connect 2025
    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 […]

  • 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!

  • 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!