The
Impact
$9B
Raised by companies who have been on stage
200+
VC’s + Capital sources ready to invest
1200+
In-person Summit Attendees
7000
Alumni Companies pitched onstage
THE BEST CAPITAL CONFERENCE IN THE SOUTHEAST IS BACK.
Venture Connect is the leading conference in the Southeast for Tech and Biotech Companies.
“I found Venture Connect to be one of the most valuable pitch events of the year. The venue was perfect for networking with the array of attendees at the event, and I made meaningful connections that have benefitted the growth of Couplet Care.”
“Venture Connect was a great balance of 1:1 investor meetings and insightful programming. As an investor coming in from Texas, the event provided a fantastic opportunity to build valuable relationships with other venture firms in the Southeast. ”
“VC must have taken immense amounts of planning, and you should all be very proud. VC remains the central event of the region, and I am grateful to be a small part of the community.”
What to Expect
- DON’T MISS THE BIGGEST PITCH EVENT FOR TECH + BIOTECH IN THE SOUTHEAST!!!
- DON’T MISS THE BIGGEST PITCH EVENT FOR TECH + BIOTECH IN THE SOUTHEAST!!!
- DON’T MISS THE BIGGEST PITCH EVENT FOR TECH + BIOTECH IN THE SOUTHEAST!!!
Get Noticed
Pitch
Venture Connect offers companies the unique opportunity to present their scaling plans to a national audience of investors as well as potential future partners, customers and employees.
Selected companies will pitch live on multiple stages, sharing their company goals to gain visibility and potential financial backing while waving the flag for great innovation coming out of this region. This is your opportunity to make your company stand out from the competition – tell us about your journey and how you are making waves in your industry.
Support Startups
Sponsor
You are in good company when you become a sponsor at Venture Connect. This investment will deliver immediate value in front of an audience that suits you while fueling the entrepreneurial spirit of North Carolina. As a sponsor, you have many options, so we invite you to focus on your motivations to find your best fit.
Connect Onsite
Attend
Who attends Venture Connect Summit? CED strives to create an environment where attendees can connect to the resources they seek. You should attend if you are a:
- Regional start-up or growth-stage company that is scaling fast.
- Local or out-of-state investors looking to connect with scaling ventures.
- Corporate and strategic partner who is highly invested in the NC ecosystem.
- Community resources aligned with accelerating the growth of companies.
- Explorers looking to connect with others in the ecosystem.
SUMMIT SPONSORS
Venture Connect attracts all types of resources from the entrepreneurial ecosystem that enable startups to accelerate their growth and fuels the entrepreneurial spirit in North Carolina. Sponsors include investors, professional service partners, other startups, community resources, and more. Learn more about our sponsors.
