INDUSTRY-BASED VIRTUAL NETWORKING EVENTS
For Enterprise Investors and Entrepreneurs
The Corporate Venture Connections series (CVCS) is a virtual, topic/industry/sector-based event series that brings together enterprise, corporate venture capital or strategic investors to connect with Washington state entrepreneurs looking for funding. These events provide a platform for investors to share their views on industry trends, investment theses, and how they make investment decisions.
Entrepreneurs also have the opportunity to apply for 1:1 meetings with the participating corporate venture investors. The series is designed for making connections that benefit both the founders and the investors beyond deal flow. While we prioritize founders from Washington, founders from across the country are invited to attend and apply.
WASHINGTON STATE STARTUP FOUNDERS
If you’re building solutions for any of our specific topics, you can seek a 1:1 meeting with our participating corporate investors. You need not attend the session to apply for a 1:1 opportunity. Meetings happen 3-4 weeks after the event.
2024-2025 CORPORATE VENTURE CONNECTIONS SERIES
Why CVCS Benefits Enterprise Investors & Founders
These events are not just a typical panel discussion, but the beginning of your opportunity to network one on one with participating founders, investors and panelists.
Enterprise Investors
Networking: Meet and connect with other enterprise capital investors from across the country.
Expertly curated connections: Receive connections with ventures and founders vetted by the ECA team to help expedite relationships and deals,
First-rate opportunity: Tap into Washington state's highly innovative, growing entrepreneurial community.
Exposure to the Pacific Northwest ecosystem: WA is home to dozens of unicorn and Fortune 100 companies.
Founders
Connection to enterprise investors: Meet and connect with corporate venture and strategic investors from outside Washington.
Potential partnerships: Corporate venture teams can often connect and support with potential customers in enterprise.
Expanding beyond the Pacific Northwest: The virtual events allow WA-based founders to connect with corporate investors across the globe.
Industry-wide overview: Our moderated discussions help entrepreneurs know who is who and doing what in the space.
