COVID-19 has created more need than ever for early-stage funding in the Midwest. Fundraising and due diligence are taking longer than usual, and founders are trying to fundraise a few warm introductions at a time. It's also more difficult for investors to source deals due to reduced travel, fewer events, and less networking.
So, we thought we'd do something about it.
So, we thought we'd do something about it.
What
- A regional virtual summit focused on 1-on-1 meetings between startups and investors, each 25 minutes plus a 5-minute break
Who
- Founders (Pre-Seed to Series A stage) based in the Midwest or with ties to the region
- Funders (angel investors and VCs) active in the Midwest
Where
- Virtual summit hosted by Sandalphon Capital
When
- September 8-10, 2020 from 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm CT
- You can opt-in for 0-36 meeting slots over up to 3 days
Key Dates
- Tues Jul 21 - Startup and Investor Applications open
- Mon Aug 10 - Startup and Investor Applications deadline
- Fri Aug 14 - Startup and Investor late submissions close
- Mon Aug 17 - Startup selection opens for Investors
- Fri Aug 28 - Startup selections due from Investors
- TBA - Startups meeting opt-out window opens
- Fri Sept 4 - Schedules are finalized
- Tue Sept 8 - 1-on-1s begin
- Thur Sept 10 - 1-on-1s conclude
- Any overflow connected via email after the event
