B.E.L.L.E Startup Showcase & Networking
Kick off 2025 with inspiration, innovation, and impactful connections at B.E.L.L.E.’s Startup Showcase & Networking Event in San Francisco! 🎉
🥂FOOD AND DRINKS ARE PROVIDED! 🥂
Join us for an evening of dynamic pitches from some of the most promising startups in the region, networking with founders, investors, and industry leaders, and an exciting opportunity to celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit.
For founders:
Please fill out this application form if you want to pitch:
https://forms.gle/7kwadnyxVdcU1j2r5
We will reach out if your application is approved!
💡 Attending VC Highlights
Jingqiu Capital - a $500 million Fund of Funds (FOF) dedicated to investing in venture capital firms and start-ups driving innovation and growth across emerging industries, with a core focus on artificial intelligence (AI), tech startups, and biotech
Hat-trick Capital - a Silicon Valley Based $100 million venture capital fund investing in visionary immigrant leaders who are ruthless in execution. Covered sectors include vertical SaaS, Consumer and Robotics etc.
Novo Capital - a $2 billion investment and special situations firm that systematically benchmarks, sources, transacts, and operates companies in select high-growth markets.
Alumni Ventures' AI & Blockchain Fund- a dedicated VC arm of Alumni Ventures' $1.5 billion fund, specializing in early-stage investments in AI and blockchain startups.
Blitzscaling AI Fund - a new fund from Blitzscaling Ventures, invests in early-stage AI startups that have the potential to “blitzscale” (achieve sustained hypergrowth) and win a winner-take-most market. The fund is co-managed by Chris Yeh, Reid Hoffman’s co-author on the bestseller Blitzscaling book.
VU Venture Partners (VUVP) - a global venture capital fund, investing in pre-seed to growth stage companies, across Cosumer, Enterprise, FinTech, Frontier, Healthcare, & PropTech. VUVP's managers have been early investors in 25+ unicorns and have had 20+ multi-billion exits
One Six One Ventures - focused on supporting early-stage startups through strategic investments and community-building efforts. With their first fund nearing completion and second fund on the horizon, they aim to partner with transformative founders and ventures poised for growth.
First Row Partners - a pre-seed venture capital firm targeting a $10M second fund to back innovative founders reshaping marketplaces, B2B SaaS, and media in the US and Canada.
Founder VC - a $5 million U.S.-based pre-seed venture fund led by Mia Lewin, a multi-time founder and CEO with two successful exits to public companies. The fund focuses on investing in vertical AI companies that create solutions benefiting both people and the planet.
PaleBlueDot - Nvidia Cloud Partner, Marketplace of GPU cloud, $300M AI fund with $1-5M ticket size.
We have Founders and GPs from above firms attending our showcase. And more VCs and Angel Investors to come! Come meet them at the event!
For Founders:
Please fill out this application form if you want to pitch:
https://forms.gle/7kwadnyxVdcU1j2r5
We will reach out if your application is approved!
🎤🎤 What to Expect:
• Startup Pitches: Discover groundbreaking ideas and innovative solutions as top founders share their vision in quick, engaging presentations.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals to expand your network and spark new collaborations.
• Investor-Startup Deep Dives: Investors meet the teams behind the ventures, and dive deeper into their offerings.
•Dinner and Drinks: Enjoy great food, refreshing drinks, and meaningful conversations!
•Live Stream: This event will be live streamed on Zoom! Join us remotely if you can't make it in person!
Event Schedule
1. 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM: Check-In & Welcome
• Arrive early to mingle and settle in with light refreshments.
2. 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Startup Pitches
• Hear from top founders as they showcase their innovative ideas in quick, engaging presentations.
3. 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM: Networking & Investor-Startup Deep Dives
• Connect with founders, investors, and industry leaders.
• Startups will have the opportunity to engage directly with investors for meaningful conversations.
📅 When: January 22, 2025
🕒 Time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
📍 Location: 3 Embarcadero Center
✨ Whether you’re a founder, investor, or simply passionate about innovation, this event is the perfect way to start the year inspired and connected. Don’t miss it—register now to secure your spot!
For founders:
Please fill out this application form if you want to pitch:
https://forms.gle/7kwadnyxVdcU1j2r5
Sponsor:
Polsinelli is a top national law firm with over 1,000 attorneys across 22 U.S. offices. Known for its innovative, business-focused legal solutions, the firm serves industries like healthcare, technology, and finance.
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About B.E.L.L.E
We are B.E.L.L.E (Boundless; Entrepreneurship; Liberty; Liaison; Empowerment), a community of women entrepreneurs dedicated to breaking boundaries and building futures.
Our Impact: We’ve connected over 18,000 people, supported more than 600 startups, and collectively they raised $1 billion in funding!
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