Kick off your VC25 experience with registration and a light continental breakfast. Connect with fellow attendees over coffee, fuel up for an inspiring day ahead, and get ready to dive into the conversations that will shape the future of the Triangle’s innovation ecosystem. Doors open early—see you there!
Venture Connect 2025 kicks off with an electrifying opening session designed to inspire, engage, and set the stage for transformative connections. From the vibrant entrepreneurial spirit of Raleigh to the powerhouse collaboration driving the Triangle’s $20 billion vision, this session will highlight the key players shaping the region’s innovation ecosystem. Join us as we welcome […]
75 minute pitch session featuring 7 companies. More information to come.
More information to come.
65 minute pitch session featuring 9 companies. More information to come.
65 minute pitch session featuring 7 companies. More information to come.
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.
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 […]
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!
Memorial | 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 […]
75 minute pitch session featuring 8 companies. More information to come.
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.
