These investments fuel the entrepreneurial spirit of North Carolina and enable CED to deliver great impact in the regional ecosystem.
BECOME A SPONSOR
Venture Connect gathers innovative companies from the Technology and Life Science communities, as well as top investors from across the U.S. This powerhouse event is clear evidence of the strength of our ecosystem and its ability to incubate high growth companies in the Southeast.
Our story with Venture Connect began over 40 years ago and CED continues to create connections that make a difference. We hope you will join in supporting entrepreneurs and seasoned experts as they come alongside investors and stakeholders in March for unrivaled content and connections at Venture Connect 2025.
As a sponsor you have many options, so we invite you to focus on your motivations to find your best fit.
Venture Connect Celebration Call for Vendors
We are in search of beer, wine, spirit, and food vendors for our Venture Connect Celebration. Please reach out to us at admin@cednc.org if you are interested in participating.
Sponsorship Packages
$100,000
Title Sponsor
$65,000
Platinum Sponsor
$40,000
Gold Sponsor
$10,000
Silver Sponsor
$6,000
Sponsor Booth
$50,000
Founder Diversity Sponsor
$20,000
Celebration Sponsor
$20,000
Investor Dinner Sponsor
$15,000
Coffee Bar Sponsor
$15,000
Signage Sponsor
$12,500
Investor Reverse Pitch Sponsor
$10,000
Pitch Scrub Sponsor
$10,000
Founder/Investor Lunch
$10,000
Meeting Room Sponsor
$5,000
Investor Sponsor Package
$3,500
VC Alumni Sponsor
$7,500
Venture Connect Experience Sponsor
$100,000
Title Sponsor
As Title Sponsor you will receive premier branding and exposure across all Venture Connect Assets. The Title Sponsor will receive access to all Summit events and help to deliver a first-class experience for those attending Venture Connect.
$65,000
Platinum Sponsor
The Platinum Sponsor will receive premium branding and exposure across all presenting stages and digital signage and exclusive access to private partner events to create deeper engagement opportunities with Venture Connect stakeholders.
$40,000
Gold Sponsor
Own a day at Venture Connect! The Gold Sponsor will be showcased along with the Title Sponsor across all digital and print media assets on one of two days at the conference.
$10,000
Silver Sponsor
Your company brand will be highlighted throughout a tech or biotech pitch segment with premier visibility between company presentations in a given category.
$6,000
Sponsor Booth
Build your presence at the conference with this high visibility opportunity. Directly engage with attendees and provide informational material and branded giveaways.
$50,000
Founder Diversity Sponsor
At Venture Connect 2024, we will be celebrating a diverse group of entrepreneurs and this sponsor will lead the way by presenting an exclusive, invite only, event for underrepresented founders.
$20,000
Celebration Sponsor
Be front and center while celebrating the conclusion of Venture Connect 2024. The conference after-party features music, local food, and drinks!
$20,000
Investor Dinner Sponsor
Sponsoring the investor dinner affords you the opportunity to engage with the investor network and build long term relationships with those actively investing in Venture Connect companies.
$15,000
Coffee Bar Sponsor
New for 2024, this sponsorship will provide a premier branding and engagement opportunity with all conference attendees.
$15,000
Signage Sponsor
$12,500
Investor Reverse Pitch Sponsor
This is a unique opportunity to sponsor a segment in which investors pitch the audience! Hear directly from funds as they share updates and outline their investment theses.
$10,000
Pitch Scrub Sponsor
Pitch scrubs are held in advance of the conference as an opportunity for founders to practice their presentation. As sponsor, you will be front and center with a small audience of companies and investors for 10 sessions. A sponsor representative will participate in each sponsored session.
$10,000
Founder/Investor Lunch
Be the exclusive sponsor for one of the founder and investor lunches featuring C-level executives with presenting companies.
$10,000
Meeting Room Sponsor
This high-traffic opportunity allows you to showcase your brand and company collateral in one of the many meeting rooms at the Venture Connect conference.
$5,000
Investor Sponsor Package
Exclusive to VCās hereās an opportunity to receive special conference benefits and maximize the number of attendees your fund has represented at the conference.
$3,500
VC Alumni Sponsor
This opportunity is available to companies who previously presented at Venture Connect. Receive brand recognition, have employees attend, and make more valuable connections for your business!
$7,500
Venture Connect Experience Sponsor
New for 2024, choose a Venture Connect related event designed to help you engage with a curated audience.
THE SPONSORS
Bank of America Private Bank
Deloitte LLP
Hutchison PLLC
Mispro Biotech Services
Wyrick Robbins
“Venture Connect is a terrific event that brings immense value to the life sciences, technology and venture capital communities in North Carolina and the broader southeast and mid-Atlantic regions. The conference is a vital platform where innovation meets opportunity, showcasing cutting-edge startups and groundbreaking ideas while fostering meaningful connections that enable entrepreneurs, investors and industry leaders to collaborate and drive these dynamic industries forward.”
Scott M. Bryant
Managing Partner, Hutchison PLLC
“Venture Connect is a wonderful opportunity to gather with the the most entrepreneurial members of our ecosystem in NC, see cutting edge technologies and support our amazing community in RTP.”
Aisha Hasan
Partner at Barnes & Thornburg
“Our J.P. Morgan team looks forward to Venture Connect every year. The event is a great opportunity to celebrate and showcase all of the great work in the regionās entrepreneurial community. Hats off to CED and all that they do to put entrepreneurs in the spotlight!”
Ryan Cosola
Executive Director at J.P. Morgan Private Bank
