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SUMMARY:Startup & Investor Speed Dating
DESCRIPTION:​Startup & Investor Speed Dating\nBy PitchForce × Venture Black at Seattle Tech Week\nWednesday\, July 29th | 12 – 5:30 PM PT \nVenue: 330 Yale Ave N Seattle \n​About this Event\nJoin us in Seattle for an exciting evening of Startup & Investor Speed Dating By PitchForce × Venture Black at Seattle Tech Week\, a high-energy\, in-person event designed to foster meaningful connections between innovative founders and active investors in a structured\, fast-paced setting. \n​This interactive format offers founders the opportunity to pitch directly to investors through multiple rounds of curated speed-dating style meetings\, creating space for real-time feedback\, engaging conversations\, and valuable relationship-building. \n​Expect an evening of networking\, thoughtful discussions\, food & drinks\, and strong potential for impactful connections within the startup ecosystem. \n​Sponsored by Venture Black\nVenture Black connects social and working capital across the innovation economy to support Black and ally founders\, investors\, and service providers building venture-backable companies. They are shaping an ecosystem where founders are empowered to scale great ideas. \nAgenda: \n​12:00 PM – 12:45 PM: Registrations / Badge Pick-Up \n​12:15 PM – 1:00 PM: Networking with Food & Drinks \n​1:00 PM – 1:15 PM: Opening Remarks \n​1:15 PM – 4:45 PM: Speed Dating Sessions \n​4:45 PM – 5:30 PM: Networking & Drinks \nVenue:\nThe exact address will be shared in the confirmation email\, once shortlisted. \nWho’s in the Room?\nThis event is designed for: \n​Startups (Pre-Seed through Series A) seeking capital\, strategic partnerships\, mentorship\, and investor exposure. \n​Angel Investors\, Venture Capitalists\, and Family Offices looking for curated\, high-potential opportunities and direct founder access.
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/startup-investor-speed-dating/
LOCATION:330 yale Ave N. Seattle\, 330 Yale Ave N.\, Seattle\, 98109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Investment,Startups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Venture Black":MAILTO:info@venture-black.org
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