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The 20th Annual Bend Venture Conference (BVC) was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who came out to show their support. BVC companies received offers for $595,000 in funding during the conference and additional investments are being discussed. The NW Collective pulled together some of our favorite moments so you can relive the magic! Watch it now at https://lnkd.in/gwPCYDb7 Stay up to date on additional Central Oregon business and entrepreneur events by following EDCO - Economic Development for Central Oregon. #inbend #centraloregon #centraloregonbusiness #entrepreneurship #startup

David Cohen and Chris Heivly brought us home yesterday to round out our three part fundraising series x Boyd Innovation Center, powered by GrowCo. My personal favorite takeaways: 💥 Re: why an investor will want to invest: TEAM > everything. Be more attached to the problem than attached to the solution. 💥 Re: loneliness on the entrepreneurial journey: surround yourself with a great support system, ideally through co-founders. Immerse yourself in community through your local startup community, uni alum network, accelerator programs, etc. 💥 Re: transparency from investors: ask them their two biggest success stories + two biggest failed investments. 💥 Re: the biggest mistake founders make: pre-investment: forgetting to ASK for the investment post-investment: not communicating enough and not asking for help Find the humans that believe in YOU and your idea. Have some fun along the way too. #GrowCola

74 meetings later - the Innovation Factory Winter cohort of #FoundersFastTrack is officially complete! Big shout out to all the companies who participated in 6 weeks of intensive training to prepare for the final #SpeedPitch to Investor Day! This cohort, we had: Angel One Investor Network, Angel Investors Ontario, HaloHealth, Launchit Ventures, Golden Triangle Angel Network (GTAN), Maple Leaf Angels, Good News Ventures, Wittington Ventures, NorthSpring Capital Partners, The51, Verstra Ventures, and Flair Ventures providing feedback and asking questions, making connections, and most importantly helping us select the top ten for #LionsLair2024 Without the participation of these amazing groups, the program would not be possible! Want to participate in the next cohort of Founders Fast Track to be considered for #LionsLair? Applications for the Spring Cohort open in April 2024. Sign up for our Newsletter at innovationfactory.ca so you don't miss it! #FoundersFastTrack #PitchCompetition #Entrepreneurship #Investment #Tech #LifeSciences #CPG #CleanTech #EdTech #InnovationFactory #Innovation #HamOnt

NEXT WEEK: A Masterclass made for #Startups trying to close pre-seed, seed or Series A #Funding - The 3rd Annual Due Diligence Masterclass from the Entrepreneurship Lab & BioLabs. 🔗 - https://lu.ma/mil92ncx During this Mastercalss, you'll prepare for your fundraising outreach, #investor meetings, #negotiation, closing tips and your follow on round. It's a packed two days of educational content, best practices and #networking, including an in person reception. Active investors will share insights on: 💡 Cap table do’s and dont’s 💡 Valuation discussion 💡 Maximizing data room software tools to move forward 💡 Tips on productive relationship builiding with investors Save your spot today! FirstXFounder

Are you interested in becoming an Angel Investor? There's a new program in Sacramento to help you learn about what's involved. There's an informational meeting on February 23. More details below -- check it out!

!!🗞 ARTICLE ALERT 🗞 !! A huge thank you to Harry McDonough and James Beresford-Morgan at Startup Networks, for this very illuminating article. You've really caught the heart of what Qcast represents! LinkedInners, please share with all your Angel Investor friends out there, as we are currently fundraising, and this article conveys our pitch. https://lnkd.in/e7cj4Mjf #AngelInvestors, #Investors, #Insights, #AllSectors

Are you interested in becoming an Angel Investor? There's a new program in Sacramento to help you learn about what's involved. There's an informational meeting on February 23. More details below -- check it out!

Curious about angel investing??? Join us for our next AngelConnect event, where you'll enjoy lunch and dive into the world of Angel Investing with seasoned Angels and entrepreneurs. ℹ️ Gain Valuable Insights Learn firsthand from experienced investors and entrepreneurs about the ins and outs of Angel Investing. Discover how to identify promising opportunities, mitigate risks, and maximize returns in the startup ecosystem. 🚀 Launch Your Investing Journey Explore a new program launching this spring, designed to empower and connect new Angel Investors with our vibrant local investment and entrepreneurial community. Get ready to activate your potential and make a meaningful impact in the startup landscape. 🎯 Who Should Attend? This event is tailored for accredited investors who are new to venture investing. To qualify, individuals must meet the following criteria: - Net worth over $1 million (excluding primary residence, individually or jointly with spouse/partner) - Income over $200,000 (individually) or $300,000 (joint income with spouse/partner) for the past two years, including the current year. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to network, learn, and embark on your Angel Investing journey! Secure your spot now and be part of our thriving investment community. Register Here: https://lu.ma/mv8dr6g6 The NorCal AngelCon program is made possible by California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) through their Accelerate CA - Inclusive Innovation Hubs effort. #AngelInvesting #VentureInvesting #InvestmentCommunity #Entrepreneurship #StartupEcosystem Growth Factory Greater Sacramento Economic Council Sacramento Entrepreneurial Growth Alliance Sacramento Business Journal StartupSac Startup Folsom Northern California Innovation District AgStart Tech Futures Group CleanStart National Black Entrepreneurs Project Moneta Ventures 3+ Ventures FourthWave.io NorCal Entrepreneur Hub Sacramento Valley SBDC Nehemiah Emerging Leaders Program DiverseCity Ventures Angel Capital Association Sacramento Angels MinervaVerse Black Star Fund Monique Brown Nikki Sims Rick Spencer Kenneth (KJ) Johnston Louis Stewart Chris Horton Mariah "Roman" Lichtenstern Laura Good Troels Adrian Rachel Zillner Cheryl Beninga Sara Ledterman Kwame Anku

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Curious about who can be an Angel Investor and how it works? Join me on February 29th for a VIRTUAL webinar titled ANGEL INVESTING 101. Includes some networking and a panel who share their experiences as both investors and startup founders. Registration Required. Free Lunch and Learn. https://lnkd.in/eFCmcJ-C Mary McCarthy #startupfunding #startupfounders #angelinvesting #angelnetwork