THE
IMPACT

$9B

Raised by companies who have been on stage

200+

VCā€™s + Capital sources ready to invest

1200+

In-person Summit Attendees

7000

Alumni Companies pitched onstage

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THE BEST CAPITAL CONFERENCE IN THE SOUTHEAST IS BACK.

Venture Connect is the leading conference in the Southeast for Tech and Biotech Companies.

  • “With the venue and high attendance from both the investor and entrepreneur communities, and the great organization, felt like a world-class event!”

    Alan Pendleton CEO & Co-Founder of ArenaCX

  • “There was a great array of investors and companies. I loved being exposed to the Carolina company landscape. I loved the Investor Dinner event and thought the conference was a great balance between planned and unplanned events.”

    Diana Stettner Senior Associate at Avenue Growth Partners

What to Expect

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. Pitch applications are now closed. CED will make rolling announcements of featured companies in February.

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.

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The Speakers
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The Agenda
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The Companies