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CONNECTpreneur INVESTOR Network: Virtual Meeting

Curated presenters. Investors only.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2025

Please note that this meeting is for DIRECT and ACTIVE investors only. All RSVPs must be pre-registered on this Eventbrite site with the investor criteria filled out. All RSVPs are subject to review and approval.

We will email you the Zoom link on the evening of October 29th, as well as the morning of October 30th.

 

About this Meeting:

CONNECTpreneur prides itself on having the largest community of accredited investors, VCs, private investors, and angels.

This 1 hour CONNECTpreneur INVESTOR Network Virtual Meeting is an exclusive, investors-only virtual meeting featuring curated 4-minute pitches from top early-stage ventures. This closed-door session brings together accredited investors, VCs, angels, and private capital to discover new opportunities. Join us for a focused, private Zoom meeting that streamlines deal flow and encourages active investment discussions.

 

Program Highlights:

 

  • Exclusive Investor-Only Access– A private, closed-door gathering for accredited investors, VCs, angels, and family offices. The only attendees at this meeting will be the presenters and investors.

 

  • Curated Company Presentations – Handpicked, early-stage ventures showcase their opportunities to an investor-only audience.

 

  • High-Value Deal Flow – Direct access to innovative startups and ventures seeking capital.

 

  • Direct Investor Networking– Connect and build relationships with other investors in a trusted environment.

 

  • Focused Format – No distractions. Just quality presentations and meaningful investor interactions.

 

Please note that this meeting is for DIRECT and ACTIVE investors only. All RSVPs must be pre-registered on this Eventbrite site with the investor criteria filled out. All RSVPs are subject to review and approval.

AGENDA

All times are Eastern Daylight Time – EDT

11:00 – 11:05 am 
MEETING OPEN AND INTRODUCTIONS
11:05 – 11:35 am
PITCH SESSION – Promising Early Stage Companies will present.
11:35 – 12:00 pm
PRESENTING COMPANY BREAKOUT ROOMS – Q & A Time

PREVIOUS INVESTOR PARTICIPANTS (partial list)

Blackstone, Intel Capital, Kleiner Perkins, Sequoia Capital, Revolution Ventures, Carlyle Group, NEA, Technology Crossover Ventures, Google Ventures, TPG, US Venture Partners, Y Combinator, Columbia Capital, True Ventures, Sterling Partners, HIG, Grotech, UPDATA, Koch Industries, Saudi Aramco, Garage Technology Ventures, In-Q-Tel, Motley Fool Ventures, New Atlantic Ventures, PROOF.VC, Edison Ventures, SWaN & Legend Venture Partners, Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Silicon Valley Bank, Venturehouse, Kinetic Ventures, Core Capital, Boulder Ventures, TDF Funds, Ballast Point Ventures, Multiplier Capital, Saratoga Investment Corp., Maryland Venture Fund, New Markets Venture Partners, Camber Creek, 500 Startups, Novak Biddle, Amplifier Venture Partners, DFW Capital Partners, Farragut Capital, NextGen Angels, CIT GAP Funds, TEDCO, BluVenture Investors, Leeds Novamark, 1776, Private Access Network, CAV Angels, Riverbend Capital, K Street Capital, Select Venture Partners, Cranbrook Capital, Baltimore Angels, SaaS Ventures, Acceleprise, Blue Marlin Partners, US Boston Capital, VentureCross Partners, Dingman Angels, Neuberger & Co. Ventures, Angel Venture Forum, Paras Ventures, Noblestar Capital, Grindstone Partners, New Vantage Group, New Dominion Angels, Early Light Capital, Enhanced Capital, MTECH Ventures, Mosaic Capital, Opus8, Blue Heron Capital, Duncaster Investments, Lancaster Angel Network, Ruxton Ventures, Fortify Ventures, MIT Alumni Angels, and Conscious Venture Labs.

 

EVENT PARTNERS

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AEG
PWC Economic Development
Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce
Maryland Tech Council Venture Mentoring Services
Shulman Rogers
Refraction
Startup Grind
Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO)
Frederick Innovative Technology Center, Inc. (FITCI)
Keiretsu Forum
Blu Venture Investors
Dingman Center Angels
Citrine Angels
MIT Alumni Angels
Baltimore Angels
New Jersey Angels
Georgetown Entrepreneurship Initiative
Wharton DC Innovation Summit
Founder Institute
Ryan & Wetmore
Monte Jade Science & Technology Association
National Association of Business Owners and Entrepreneurs (NABOE)

Click here to view PREVIOUS INVESTOR PARTICIPANTS
click here to view TESTIMONIALS and MEDIA about our VIRTUAL EVENTS

A: You can e-mail the organizers at connectpreneur@opus8.com.

A: Yes

A: If you have a promising early stage company that is raising capital or wanting to make a product announcement, please contact presenters@opus8.com. We have a Committee review process for prospective presenting companies.

A: Here’s a calendar of upcoming events:

2025 Virtual
Oct 30


2025 In-Person
Nov, Dec