50+
speakers
1000+
Attendees
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805 Angels, 221 Syndicates, 185 LPs, 454 VCs, 1,735 Founders, 274 Accelerators, 188 Family Offices, 259 Exited Founders, 431 Venture Studios.
50+
speakers
1000+
Attendees
4
hours
805 Angels, 221 Syndicates, 185 LPs, 454 VCs,
1,735 Founders, 274 Accelerators, 188 Family Offices, 259 Exited Founders, 431 Venture Studios.
1,735 Founders, 274 Accelerators, 188 Family Offices, 259 Exited Founders, 431 Venture Studios.
832+ investors are looking for more deal flow from peer investors.
955+ investors can share their deal flow.
Speakers & Topics
Panel Discussion "Where should startup founders start? Accelerator, Pre-seed Fund, or Venture Studio?"
- Moderator: Ben Bergman
VC/Startups Senior Correspondent @ Business InsiderAt Business Insider, Ben covers VC and startups. He has led investigative reporting on tech industry trends and has contributed to The New York Times and NPR.
Panel Discussion "Where should startup founders start? Accelerator, Pre-seed Fund, or Venture Studio?"
- Anita LyManaging Director
@ Gener8torGener8tor runs 285 programs in 47 communities, supporting high-growth startups with $100K in seed capital, helping startups raise $2B+ in follow-on financing and create thousands of jobs. - Haley BryantPrincipal
@ Hustle FundHaley had angel investments in 50 companies. Hustle Fund is a pre-seed/seed-stage fund with $90M+ AUM. The fund has completed 550+ pre-seed deals and reviews 1,000+ deals per month. - Geoff EntressMD & Co-founder
@ Pioneer Square LabsGeoff made 250+ angel investments and co-founded Pioneer Square Labs venture studio ($220M+ AUM). He's also ex-Venture Partner @ Madrona ($2B in AUM) - Amber IlligGeneral Partner
@ The CouncilAmber has invested in 60 startups and built The Council Angels, a community of 170 operators from top tech companies. The Council Fund invests in B2B software companies in essential industries. Amber previously held operations leadership roles at Eli Lilly, Apple, Snap, and Cruise.
Panel Discussion "Best Practices for Angel Investors"
- Moderator: Barak Kaufman
Partner @ Vine VenturesBarak co-founded Intello, which was acquired by SailPoint in 2021. He created a community for 2,000+ post-exit founders and has personally invested in 50+ startups. Barak is a Partner @ Vine Ventures ($240M+ AUM).
Panel Discussion "Best Practices for Angel Investors"
- Martin TobiasManaging Partner @ Incisive VenturesA 3-time venture-backed CEO, Martin has raised over $500M, including 2 IPOs. He has invested in 250+ companies as an angel investor, participated in 80+ VC deals, and is a limited partner in 7 funds.
- Scott HartleyCo-Founder @ Everywhere VenturesEverywhere Ventures is a global pre-seed fund and community of 500 founders and operators that have backed 300+ companies. Scott is the best-selling author of The Fuzzy and the Techie and a former partner at Mohr Davidow Ventures. Scott began his career at Google, Facebook, and the White House, and holds degrees from Stanford and Columbia University.
- Karla BermanIndependent InvestorKarla Berman, with 15 years in the LATAM entrepreneurial ecosystem, serves on the Investment Committee for Dalus Capital and is a board member at Arcos Dorados (NYSE: ARCO). She’s also an investor on Shark Tank Mexico and an advisor to Harvard Business School’s Latin America Advisory Board.
Panel Discussion "Family Offices: Investing in Funds as LPs vs Direct Startup Investments?"
- Moderator: Natasha Mascarenhas
Reporter @ The InformationNatasha is a reporter at The Information, where she covers the intersection of VC and startups. She previously covered the tech beat for TechCrunch, The Boston Globe, and The San Francisco Chronicle.
Panel Discussion "Family Offices: Investing in Funds as LPs vs Direct Startup Investments?"
- Ronald DiamondFounder & CEO @ Diamond WealthDiamond Wealth ($1.2B AUM) invests alongside 100 Family Offices ranging in size from $250M to $30B. Previously, Ronald founded Pinnacle Capital — a $250M hedge fund that outperformed the S&P index 10 out of 10 years.
- August FernPartner @ Baruch Future VenturesBaruch Future Ventures is a pioneering, climate-tech-focused, family investment firm with a background leading 10 IPO’s and 8 M&A deals (incl. 10 Unicorns). Now they have 57 companies in the portfolio, 30% per year on returns for over 10 years, 5X MOIC. August has spent over 20 years helping family offices and venture funds invest in companies tackling climate change with clean energy and sustainable technologies.
- Ken GoldmanKen is a finance executive with 40+ years of experience. He served as President of Hillspire, LLC, the family office of Google’s Eric Schmidt, overseeing $5B+ in assets across various sectors. Throughout his career, Ken has taken 3 companies public, including Fortinet, and has held CFO roles at Yahoo!, Fortinet, and Siebel Systems. He has served 40+ corporate boards, with 10+ companies going public during his tenure.
Individual presentations
- Anastasia Simon
Managing Director @ TechstarsWhat are the key components in a successful Techstars application?Techstars is a global network of accelerators, investing in 4,400+ companies across 60 countries, and operating 50 programs annually to support 9,000+ founders. Anastasia has decades of experience helping founders craft pitches and reviewing thousands of applications for programs like Techstars and Founder Gym.
- Magnus Grimeland
Founder & CEO @ AntlerDay Zero approach – why we back founders before launch?Antler is a global early-stage venture capital firm. Since 2018, Antler has invested in 1,100+ startups across 30 locations, with a portfolio valuation exceeding $4.7 billion. The firm has supported more than 8,000 founders.
- Sumukh Sridhara
Founder Products Lead @ AngelListAngelList's data regarding market valuations and fundraising via Roll Up VehiclesAngelList has facilitated investments in 6,000+ startups in 2023 and has $120B+ in assets supported on the platform. AngelList's data regarding market valuations and fundraising via Roll Up Vehicles. In AngelList, Sumukh builds AngelList Equity Management software, Roll Up Vehicles, and other tools for founders. - Jed Ng
Angel Investor, Founder @ Angel SchoolHow to build a syndicate? Lessons from building a 1300 angel network with $0 marketing
Jed is a syndicate lead with 1 exit and 2 seed investments that grew into unicorns. Backed by 1,300+ LPs, he founded AngelSchool.vc to help angels build and scale syndicates.
- Jesse Pujji
Founder/CEO @ Gateway XThe Other Path: Bootstrapping by Gateway XPreviously, Jesse bootstrapped his first business, Ampush, to a mid-8-figure exit, managing $1B+ in digital media spending and growing the company to 150+ employees. He led efforts in 2 strategic acquisitions, 1 divestiture and raised $15M from Red Ventures. Gateway X is a venture studio that bootstraps and scales D2C brands and B2B businesses for global marketers. - Jonathan Hull
Managing Director @ IdealabThe topic will appear soonFounded in 1996, Idealab is the longest-running technology incubator that has created 150+ companies with 45+ IPOs and acquisitions. Prior to joining Idealab, Jonathan was co-founder and CEO of a venture-backed startup that integrated computer vision with new hardware design for life science applications. Jonathan holds a PhD from Yale, with a focus on alternative energy and fuels. - Kurt Walker
Founder @ VentureHaus and Mainsail FOPanel “Founder qualifications to fundraise”Long-time startup lender, private equity, and venture capital investor. They have produced 500 founder/funder events in the past 5 years. At Fusion 42, they are deeply committed to building venture ecosystems, along with building the tech to automate the fundraising process. We also guide founders and fund managers to become market and raise-ready with weekly sessions and pitch events. - Feliks Eyser
Founding Partner @ w3.fund
Owner @ Eyser GmbH - Single Family Office8 fundraising lessons for 8 years as a founder, angel, and VCFeliks is the founding partner at w3.fund, a VC firm for early-stage Web3 startups, with 19 investments. He has raised funds for his startups and VC firm, founded or been a founding investor in 11 companies, made angel investments in 23 startups, and invested in 4 funds and LPs, giving him a comprehensive view of the investment landscape.
- Anuj Varma
Principal @ B Capital GroupPanel “Founder qualifications to fundraise”B Capital is a global, multi-stage investment firm with $7B+ in AUM. Founded in 2015, B Capital has invested in 160+ companies across the world, focusing on technology, healthcare, and climate sectors. Anuj has 10+ years of experience working with technology companies as an investor and advisor.
- Troy Vosseller
Co-Founder @ Gener8torCashflow to milestoneGener8tor is an accelerator that runs 285 programs across 47 communities, helping 1,400+ startups secure $2B+ in total funding. The accelerator's alumni have raised $1.3B in follow-on financing, creating over 9,666 jobs.
- Jeff Wallace
Co-Founder @ Silicon Valley in Your PocketPerspectives Matter - How Founders See Themselves vs. How Investors See ThemJeff is a serial entrepreneur and co-founder of 2 startup accelerator programs, Silicon Valley in Your Pocket and Batchery. He has worked with 3,000 startups, holds equity positions in 250+ companies, and serves as an advisor at Berkeley SkyDeck.
- Cintia Mano
CEO @ COREangelsHow angels can reduce their risk by 1/3 with the portfolio approach and active involvement with startupsCOREangels is an international network of 11 angel funds, gathering 275 angel investors from 20+ countries to build portfolios of startups around a specific investment thesis. The angels collectively selected and invested in almost 100 startups out of 7,000+ scouted by the fund leaders since 2020.
- Max Shapiro
Founder @ PeopleConnect Staffing
Founder @ PitchForce20 questions investors want answeredFor 25 years, Max has helped hundreds of startups and companies secure key talent. Since 2012, he has supported thousands of startups in their fundraising journeys through PitchForce. - Maaike Doyer
Founder & Managing Partner @ Epic AngelsFrom 10K to 10 Billion: How women can lead the future of Angel InvestingBased in NYC, Maaike is a Venture Partner for family offices, and founder of Epic Angels, the largest female-only investor network with 400+ investors across 30+ countries. Maaike led Epic Angels to back 27 companies in APAC. Maaike is on a mission to mobilize and empower female investors to move billions and create significant change. - Igor Ryabenkiy
Founder and GP at Altair CapitalEarly-stage founders: Challenges and critical success factorsAltair Capital manages $600M+ in assets. With 20+ years of experience as an angel investor and VC, Igor has backed 350+ companies, including global tech leaders. He holds board seats in 20+ firms like Miro and OpenWeb and shares his expertise through his bestselling book Adventures In Venture Capital and his YouTube podcast Focus Point. - Andreas Munk Holm
Co-founder & podcast host @ EUVCHow to build a 20,000 VC community?EUVC is Europe’s community for venture insiders, with 23,000+ subscribers and a network of 7,000 angels, VCs, and LPs. Andreas has been involved in 50+ venture fund investments and actively contributes to the European venture ecosystem through thought leadership and mentorship. - Yurii Rebryk
Founder & CEO @ GetFluently.appPanel "How we raised in 2024"Fluently (YC W24) is an AI-powered speaking coach for calls that helps enhance English proficiency with instant feedback. Yuri has raised $2M in seed funding and previously led a deep tech startup, growing it from 2 to 50 employees. He has completed internships at top tech companies like Google, Nvidia, and Amazon. - Jason Kirby
Managing Director @ Thunder.vcBootstrap, not fundraiseThunder.vc is a tech-enabled investment bank for founder-led companies. They use AI and a proprietary network of investors to streamline debt & equity raises for startups seeking $3M-$30M. Jason has been involved in over $135M in transactions across dozens of companies from HR tech, EdtTech, CPG, and SaaS, including selling his cloud tech company to Walmart in 2018, which provided a 10x return to its investors. He's also the host of the Fundraising Demystified Podcast & Newsletter that reaches 12K founders every week. - Dr. Seth Dobrin
General Partner @ 1infinity VenturesHow responsible investment shapes AI's future?1infinity is a venture fund targeting $500M in capital. Dr. Seth Dobrin is the former Global Chief AI Officer at IBM, where he led AI strategy across all divisions. He is now the CEO of Qantm AI, a strategic advisory firm that designs and implements human-centered AI solutions for Fortune 500 companies. He holds a background in human genetics and has authored the book AI iQ for a Human-Focused Future. - Michael Lake
President & CEO @ Leading CitiesShifting Funds: Capitalizing on the 12.5% Rise in Social Impact FundingAcceliCITY program of Leading Cities evaluated 3,000+ solutions and supported 375 startups, leading to more than $1.4B being invested in the AcceliCITY portfolio of social impact startups. Served 3 US Presidents and the former Prime Minister of Ireland, Mike leverages his government experience to bridge the divide between government and entrepreneurship. - Jacob Colker
Managing Director @ AI2 IncubatorThe honest truth about raising money for an AI companyWith 15+ years of experience, Jacob has guided the AI2 Incubator in building 35 AI-native startups that have collectively raised $250M+, achieving a combined valuation of over $1B. Jacob’s expertise lies in guiding startups through their critical early years, particularly in AI commercialization. - Garrett McCurrach
CEO @ Pipedream LabsPanel "How we raised in 2024"Garrett is the CEO and Founder of Pipedream Labs. Pipedream Labs builds the underground infrastructure to make fast and free delivery possible in cities. - Yousuf Khatib
Fractional Chief Business Officer @ NuBinaryScaling strategies for founder-led sales in early-stage startupsYousuf is a GTM specialist and has had 2 successful exits as a non-technical founder. He has served as a VP of Sales across 4 companies and in his most recent role grew NuBinary by 100% YOY. He is an advisor to multiple startups, a Fractional Chief Business officer, and is now working on his latest startup, WarmTro which aims to make warm introductions frictionless. - Gené Teare
Senior Data Editor @ Crunchbase NewsThe Global Venture Market Reset Amidst The Rise Of AIGené Teare focuses on global venture funding trends, fintech, and gender equity. With 5+ years in data journalism, she’s contributed to TechCrunch and Crunchbase News. Gené is a frequent speaker at major industry events, advocating for gender diversity in tech and venture. - Amirsan Roberto
Co-Founder & Partner @ SINOFY VCPanel “Founder qualifications to fundraise”Amir has co-invested in 10 startups, primarily in Web 3 and Web 2.5, co-founded SINOFY VC, 2400.tech, and SCALABLE, and advises dozens of tech companies. Over the past 5 years, SINOFY has collaborated, consulted, and partnered with 50+ startups focused on technology that creates social impact. - Chris Cunningham
Founder & Managing Partner @ C2 VenturePanel “How we raised in 2024”Chris Cunningham is a seasoned venture capitalist. As the Founder and Managing Partner of C2 Ventures, he has raised $120M+ and facilitated 3 successful exits. Chris has also launched 3 early-stage venture funds. His strategic investments in 48+ portfolio companies have contributed to the growth and expansion of C2V. - Shruti Gandhi
GP & Founding Engineer @ Array VenturesPanel “Founder qualifications to fundraise”Array Ventures led $2M pre-seed and F&F rounds in data/AI verticals. Under Shruti's leadership, Array Ventures has invested in 75+ companies, leading to 15 successful exits. Many of her companies have been acquired by PayPal, Apple, Amazon, ServiceNow, Gartner, and others. 70% of her companies have raised follow-on rounds from top funds. - Frida K. Vonstad
CEO @ The Coring CompanyPanel “How we raised in 2024”The bio will appear soon
Open Mic & Networking
18 breakout rooms with one speaker in each.
10-minute presentation, followed by a 15-minute networking session moderated by the speaker.
10-minute presentation, followed by a 15-minute networking session moderated by the speaker.
Moderators
- Max Pog
Founder @ Venture Studio FamilyHostMax Pog is a 4x entrepreneur, and author of the Big Startup Studios Research 2023, read 50,000+ times. Together with his team, Max launched the Venture Studio Family community and began hosting online conferences: 4 for venture studios, 2 for family offices, and 1 for VC fund managers. - Subham Panda
Founder @ XartupCo-HostXartup is India's largest digital startup community with 1M+ members. After graduating from Punjab Engineering College and working at J.P. Morgan's Investment Banking arm, Subham started Juglr, an AI-based fitness startup that TFL acquired. Post that Subham has built Xartup as a solo founder and led it to a successful acquisition by HT Media Group, India's largest publicly traded mass media conglomerate. - Margaux MacColl
Reporter @ TechCrunchModerator of the Room 1. Content for investorsMargaux is a senior venture capital and startup reporter at TechCrunch. She was previously a tech culture reporter at The Information. - Connor Tomkies
Operating Partner
@ Entrepreneur CooperativeModerator of the Room 2. VC Expo – Your Funding Partners – 1st partConnor co-founded DelegateIt and EmbarkVet, and later founded SupportNinja, which he grew to nearly 1,000 employees before selling it to BV Investment Partners. After transitioning from his role as CEO, he launched an investment fund in 2023, describing it as a "mini Berkshire Hathaway," positioned at the crossroads of a family office and private equity. - Jane Kiatkinas
Founder & CEO
@ Modo FinanceModerator of the Room 2. VC Expo – Your Funding Partners – 2nd partJane is an experienced finance professional with almost a decade in the industry. She has developed, analyzed, and refined 50+ financial models and has provided strategic fundraising support to 12 startups. As the founder of Modo Finance, Jane helps venture capitalists and startups make data-driven financial decisions, turning complex numbers into actionable insights. - Tage Kene-Okafor
Technology Journalist
@ TechCrunchModerator of the Room 3. Fundraising Lessons & Founder Stories – 1st partTage Kene-Okafor is a reporter at TechCrunch based in Lagos, Nigeria, covering the intersection of startups and venture capital in Africa. Tage reported on the same beat for Techpoint Africa. - Luke Naude-Lorentz
Senior Growth & Investments Lead
@ MOHARAModerator of the Room 3. Fundraising Lessons & Founder Stories – 2nd partLuke leads a team focused on finding the best founders, venture studios, and corporates to partner with in bringing new products to life. MOHARA is in a unique position to do this from a foundation of having over a decade in the market and 100+ experts focused on building products that people love and are commercially successful. - Nathan Beckord
CEO @ Foundersuite.com
CEO @ Fundingstack.comModerator of the Panel “Founder qualifications to fundraise”Over 87,000 companies around the world have used Fundingstack.com and Foundersuite.com to raise $17B in seed and venture capital. Fundingstack.com is a new platform used by VCs, investment bankers, and funding advisors to help companies raise capital. Foundersuite.com is a venture-backed company that makes software for startups raising capital. - Scott D. Clary
Founder & Host
@ Success Story PodcastModerator of the Panel “How we raised in 2024”Scott is an entrepreneur, investor, author and podcaster. Over his career, he’s sold and marketed to the most iconic F500 / F100 brands. His thought leadership has been featured in 100+ news sites and publications. He is the Founder & CEO of The Social Club, a highly vetted, private members community of entrepreneurs, investors, and executives, the host of the Success Story podcast (#1 Entrepreneurship & Top 10 Business Podcast) where he interviews inspirational people, mentors and leaders, and the founder of a weekly business newsletter with over 321,000 subscribers.
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Fundingstack.com is a software platform for raising capital, loved by emerging manager VCs, venture studios, funding advisors, and startup consultants worldwide. It includes a database of 221,000 investors (with contact info) featuring HNW, VCs, LPs, family offices, trusts, foundations, and more, along with the leading Investor CRM, pitch deck hosting, investor updates, email tools (now with ChatGPT) and a data room. Run a process and raise capital faster and more efficiently with Fundingstack.
The Founder Institute, established in 2009, is a global network that transforms ideas into successful startups and supports their growth into global businesses. Its structured accelerator programs help entrepreneurs accelerate their progress, build networks, and secure funding. With chapters in 200 cities and 100 countries, it aims to empower talented individuals to create impactful tech companies. The institute, based in Silicon Valley, was founded by Adeo Ressi and Jonathan Greechan and operates from Palo Alto, California.
Antler US team is hosting their Fall Residency starting in October. Applications are due by September 20th.
Beyond Earth Technologies is a venture builder and investment group focusing on space exploration for the future of our civilization.
Pachamama Ventures is a SF-based VC firm investing in early-stage climate technology companies. Founded by Karen Sheffield in 2023, the firm focuses on finding and backing exceptional founders building breakthrough solutions to climate change with more than just capital.
Rare Founders is one of the fastest growing communities of founders and investors in the UK. On the 14th of Oct they are hosting London's Largest Demo Day where 100 pre-selected pre-seed to series A stage founders will be pitching in-person to the audience of hundreds of investors.
EN Capital is a capital advisory firm focused on commercial real estate, renewable energy, the space industry and the data economy with offices in the US, Mexico and Puerto Rico.
Startup Portugal is a non-profit organization with the mission of developing activities of public interest for promoting entrepreneurship, in close collaboration with public and private entities within the national entrepreneurship ecosystem.
1Infinity Ventures is revolutionizing AI investing–a $500 million deep tech responsible AI fund. Nurturing early-stage startups through Silicon Sands Studio. Led by technical experts and partnered with industry giants, 1Infinity combines innovation, ethics, and returns to shape responsible AI.
Appu Social provides AI Ads Infrastructure for Growth marketing, It assists marketers in managing multiple social media accounts efficiently from a single dashboard. With Appu Social, marketers can enhance their online presence, engage with their audience, and make better data-driven decisions.
Multiples: Your AI-powered gateway and pathway to $70M+ in MENA tech investment opportunities. Discover curated deals backed by a successful track record of $50M+ funding rounds, 200+ supported Startups, and a 4k+ investors database. Join our platform and leverage our Fundraising Copilots to accelerate your investment journey. Join our data-driven deal flow of tech startups in the MENA region for free.
Xartup is one of the foremost community and networking platform for entrepreneurs and early stage investors globally. In 2024, it became a part of VCCEdge, a product of HT Media, one of India's largest media conglomerate that stands alongside respected sister brands such as VCCircle and Mint. This strong network supports our mission to empower founders and add values to their entrepreneurship journey.
Carta: a better way to administer your fund. Trusted by 7,000+ funds representing $130B in assets under administration, Carta is one of the world's largest VC fund administrators. Backed by over 300 fund accountants, our tech-enabled platform automates your back office with solutions from capital calls, to taxes, to closing, allowing fund managers to focus on what really matters, finding the next unicorn and building investor relationships.
AQVC Discovery Platform brings together three main groups: GPs, LPs and Service providers. It helps GPs and LPs build their reputation and visibility in the industry, making it easier for them to attract interest and opportunities. The platform has around 5,000 GPs and 2,000 LPs and service providers, with plans to expand because they just launched in November.
Lazy Programmer is a global tech community of nearly 200k passionate members, dedicated to creating innovative solutions and building exciting new projects. Contact us to explore and collaborate on groundbreaking ventures.
Leading Cities connects innovative solutions with city leaders to build more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities worldwide. Through programs like AcceliCITY and LaunchPad 11, we accelerate the growth of startups that are transforming urban life.
SViYP is a virtual accelerator empowering global founders with tools, resources, and mentorship to build investor-ready businesses. Offering a self-paced curriculum and group coaching from Silicon Valley experts, it helps startups tackle scaling, sales, and investor readiness.
Infrastructure Ventures is a venture studio that nurtures each startup idea from concept to scale with a customer-centric methodology, to not only, enhance product-market fit, but accelerate the path to market. A data platform that proactively discovers founders creating cutting-edge technology.;
Equities.com empowers individuals and companies to align investments with their values. We spotlight the missions of both public and private companies, connecting them with investors and leaders who drive innovation. Discover opportunities, scale your vision, and make meaningful connections here.
DealPotential is an investment intelligence platform tailored for venture capitalists, private equity firms, family offices, and angel investors. We deliver global, real-time data on private markets and actionable insights to help you identify, analyze, and evaluate your next investment opportunity.
Gacs has recently split into 2 arms, Gacsym Ventures which is the pre seed invest and development arm which acts as a Venture Studio for software startups globally and Gacs is a Venture builder/growth advisory firm which helps startups from Seed stage to series B scale via improving their strategy & sales and giving them access to institutional investors and funding tools.
PeopleConnect loves helping all types of startups build great teams and we have been doing just that for twenty five years. Our PitchForce events help companies looking to raise between $.5M-$2M in their Angel or Seed Round or $2M-$10M in their A Round. We also have a Life Science specific focused event as well. Visit www.pitch-force.com to learn more about our format and watch recordings of past events.
Entrepreneur Cooperative (ECo) is a vibrant membership community designed exclusively for founders and CEOs. ECo offers a rich blend of peer advisory groups, exclusive founder retreats, engaging online discussions, and a wealth of educational content. Our events and local meetups foster a thriving network of like-minded professionals, all dedicated to growing their businesses and supporting one another.
Unlock the Secrets of the Top 1% Family Offices.
This isn’t just about staying ahead—it’s about defining the future. Elevate your family office to a realm where success is not only guaranteed but amplified. Through exclusive Membership, Masterclasses, and Consulting, you gain privileged access to cutting-edge strategies, unparalleled insights, and elite networking that catapults you above the competition.
This isn’t just about staying ahead—it’s about defining the future. Elevate your family office to a realm where success is not only guaranteed but amplified. Through exclusive Membership, Masterclasses, and Consulting, you gain privileged access to cutting-edge strategies, unparalleled insights, and elite networking that catapults you above the competition.
Investing in the next generation of game-changing startups is what drives our team of ambitious WEB3 enthusiasts turned venture capitalists. Through WEB3, we seek to build financial and social infrastructures fuelling accessibility and openness.We admire, support, invest, and share our resources with startups building these infrastructures.
Ventures.eu is a VC fund investing in top Portuguese and European startups, leveraging Dealflow.eu’s platform. With a focus on Seed and Series A rounds, the fund offers access to EU-backed, innovative startups across various sectors, aiming to drive pan-European growth and deliver strong returns for investors.
Huddle is a flexible go-to-market solution for startups. Backed by a community of nearly 2,000 builders from places like Airbnb, Spotify, Block, and Amazon, startups use Huddle to design and build product, create incredible brands, and acquire new users with flexible teams of top professionals.
Array Ventures is an early stage enterprise data AI/ML fund. Array invests up to $1.5m initial check at the preseed stage. Array VC manages $150m in AUM and has over 75 investments in the area of AI powered security, infrastructure, cloud, and vertical SaaS.
Sagehood offers instant access to billions of market data points, expert AI agents, and personalized insights, giving investors a powerful edge in decision-making.
PEVCtech is a community for family offices, private equity funds, lenders, and VCs using AI and analytics to generate alpha.
OpenVC is an open platform that allows founders to connect with investors. OpenVC provides you with a network of 5,000+ investors, a fundraising CRM, tons of educational materials, and other exciting tools to help raise funds more productively. 99% of features are free, forever.
AcceleratorCON is your gateway to sourcing the most promising startups. Connect with top-tier founders, participate in our exclusive Draft Experience, and drive the next generation of innovation.
Founders’ Next Move is a selective, complimentary community for experienced tech founders exploring their next steps. We offer no-cost resources on angel investing, joining or building a VC fund, ideating startups, buying a company, consulting, advising, and more.We organize periodic events and particularly welcome women and underrepresented minorities.
Alan Smithson is an experienced founder in angel investing and the acceleration industry. He leads Unlimited Awesome, a global education system and startup accelerator for the post-AI world. Alan is passionate about future-defining technologies and has contributed to projects like the METAVRSE 3D Creation Platform and Nuclear Data Centers, shaping the future of technology and entrepreneurship.
Coolwater Capital is the "Y Combinator for emerging VCs".We invest into VC funds as a limited partner, into General Partnerships and fund management companies, and also directly into tech companies. We have backed >256 funds which have collectively raised >$3b; 46 of them have raised follow-on funds. Our funds have collectively invested into >6,000 companies.
Scott Clary is an entrepreneur, investor, author and podcaster. Over his career he’s sold and marketed to the most iconic F500 / F100 brands. His thought leadership has been featured in over 100+ news sites and publications. He speaks globally at industry conferences and has had articles and insights featured in Forbes, Wall Street Journal, Hackernoon, The Startup and others.
A2D Ventures is Southeast Asia’s prominent early-stage venture capital firm, along with being one of the largest angel syndicate, and investing platform in the region. A2D provides a streamlined and user-friendly platform for angel investors, family offices, and venture capitalists globally to discover and co-invest in Southeast Asian startups
Eris Canada, a government-approved Digital Transformation entity, partners with startups and SMEs to accelerate their journey from digital transformation, product-market fit, to securing first customers, funding, investments, driving growth, and navigating successful exits. Our special startup and SME-friendly approach ensures your success is our priority.
R3i invests in emerging technologies to transform the planet for impact We invest globally in highly scalable IP-based emerging technology companies with a tangible ESG product impact and artificial intelligence advantage.
Bloom Co. Capital is a fundraising firm with tailored business services dedicated to connecting investors and businesses. We specialize in capital raising, strategic partnerships, and expert guidance to bring companies and investors together, cultivating their goals all the way to their success!
Landscape helps early-stage VCs discover startups earlier than anyone else. They work with leading global venture funds to help unlock full market visibility using the widest array of data sources and help automate extremely manual tasks. Fast track to becoming a more data driven investor
Zebra Public Relations is a boutique firm specializing in elevating brands to iconic status with a global reach and expertise in multiple languages. Our team tailors strategies and leverages diverse media for unparalleled brand recognition and success. Zebra is your partner in achieving unparalleled brand recognition and success.
The Business Booster Accelerator is an ecosystem of ready-made solutions designed to elevate businesses to new levels in revenue, scale, and efficiency.
Cognitive Creators is a digital consultancy that helps leaders of family offices and private equity funds increase ROI on their investment by auditing the digital value of target scale-ups and startups through its proprietary digital due diligence services.
"Your Voice is Amplified" podcast owner and multi award winning social impact tech enterprise Latestsale.com, matches organic technology™ tools underpinned by quantum communications, to the creative sector and luxury hospitality, travel and leisure brands, optimizing sales and customer engagement.
Vine Ventures is an early-stage, technology-focused venture capital firm. We are long-term investors, backing founders at inception and continuing to invest until IPO. We have a single mandate - to help fledgling companies navigate the challenges of building generational businesses.
Themis Partner offers easy, affordable legal services across Asia’s complex markets. We provide expert legal documents and online assistance to help businesses seamlessly navigate and expand in the region. Trust us to advance your interests with speed, flexibility, and local expertise.
SkilledUp Life - 49,409 skilled volunteers exclusively for tech startups in the earliest stages. Use our volunteers to de-risk your tech startup for investors. Once subscribed, instead of adding one or two team mates, you can now start to build teams with our volunteers, e.g. concept validation, product development, user acquisition, conversion, customer support, marketing, sales, HR and even accounts and legal. You can also build country teams.
Seedtable offers insights into the European tech scene by tracking over 18,000 startups, ranking them by its proprietary scoring system. It helps users identify and contact potential partners through its comprehensive database, providing data on startups and investors, along with location-based rankings.
Bloom is dedicated to empowering individuals, enterprises, and accelerators to boost their impact and growth through the Bloom online platform and expanding suite of workshops and programs. Our mission is to make values-driven skills development, organizational development, and entrepreneurship support universally accessible.
We're also happy giving the Angels and Accels Online Conf community a 20% discount with this code: AAOCONF
We're also happy giving the Angels and Accels Online Conf community a 20% discount with this code: AAOCONF
Generative Ventures is a venture capital fund investing in the machine economy — the financial activity settled on blockchains and accelerated by generative AI. Get in touch with us here. We also publish newsletters with AI coverage here and Fintech coverage here.
Platform Venture Studio provides the infrastructure for founders from all backgrounds to build groundbreaking companies tackling the world's biggest problems. We have 60+ years of combined experience as operators and investors and focus on building companies that ensure faster market entry, lower failure rates, and sustainable growth.
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The Council Fund invests at Pre-seed stage in B2B software designed for essential industries like manufacturing, logistics, supply chain, construction, and healthcare. Historically, over 30% of portfolio companies were sourced and vetted by The Council's network of 150+ operator-angels working at companies like Block, Slack, Flexport, Procore, Airbnb, Lyft, and more. The investing team previously operated at companies like Eli Lilly, Apple, Snap, Cruise, and Komodo Health.
Evvolve is a global capital advisory firm that empowers investors to find high-potential opportunities. We help early-stage startups and later-stage companies raise capital and find acquirers. With a strong presence in the Middle East, North America, and Europe, we streamline deal sourcing and strategic decisions.
DIEMlife provides everything that your organization needs for better end-to-end relationship management. Our products create shared experiences that connect people across activities, events, and causes.
Everywhere Ventures, co-managed by Scott Hartley and Jenny Fielding, is a global pre-seed venture capital fund and community of over 500 founders and operators. We invest around the themes of money, health, and work, and have backed over 250 companies over the last six years.
Codalio is a SaaS platform that accelerates the creation of scalable, custom MVPs using intuitive prompts and powerful developer tools. By cutting development time and costs by up to 80%, it enables Venture Studios, Product Owners, and Software Developers to collaborate seamlessly throughout the entire development lifecycle.
Epic Angels is the largest female-only investor collective, with investors in more than 30 countries, investing in startups in APAC. With every investment, we fund the change we want to see, one investment at a time. Join us!
Fortech Investments invests in Healthcare, Energy, Automotive, Manufacturing, and FinTech start-ups. With a technical background and data-driven approach, we're happy to connect with investors to share deals and tools, including our AI-based solution for navigating and summarizing pitch decks.
Are you a scale-up looking to boost your growth and become investment-ready? Or an investor interested in scale-up startups from Southeastern Europe? Follow our LinkedIn page for news and connection opportunities.
Wear It AI lets you wear any clothes you want and helps brands reach consumers more effectively through product placement in user generated content for social commerce.
Next Wave Partners, co-founded by John Cowan and James Thomason, is a global venture studio that collaborates with founders and corporate innovators to create new businesses and drive growth. The firm focuses on the emerging sixth wave of innovation, investing in areas like AI, AR, intelligent infrastructure, and alternative energy to redefine industries and society.
Clarma Capital is Europe’s first and only venture capital firm offering both funding and complementary clinical research organization (CRO) support services to its portfolio companies. We’re not only investors but also experts in R&D and bringing products to market. First close will be soon.
Join our waitlist today for early access to the SG Trader Video App for Startups. Create professional video pitches and connect directly with investors through live streams on TradeMasters Hub. This exclusive platform is designed for ambitious startups and entrepreneurs like you!
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We organized 7 online conferences with 500-3200 registrations each
Max Pog is a 4x entrepreneur. In 2023, he published his Big Startup Studios Research, which attracted the attention of hundreds of venture studios worldwide. Together with his team, Max launched the Venture Studio Family community and began hosting online conferences. We’ve organized 7 popular events for venture studios, for family offices, LPs & GPs of VC & PE firms.
This is our 8th event dedicated to Founders, Angel Investors, Accelerators, VCs, & Family Offices.
This is our 8th event dedicated to Founders, Angel Investors, Accelerators, VCs, & Family Offices.
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