Early-Stage B2B Founders & Funders Breakfast at TechChicago Week

Hosted by Nia Pryce & 5 others
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Chicago, Illinois
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About Event

In collaboration with Capitalize VC and LongJump, and sponsored by Cooley LLP, we’re bringing you the Early-Stage B2B SaaS Founders & Funders Breakfast, as part of TechChicago Week. This curated, inclusive event will uplift the voices of founders from all backgrounds in the tech industry.

Who Should Attend?

Pre-seed to Series A B2B SaaS founders, especially those who identify as BIPOC, Women+, disabled, and/or LGBTQIA.

Investors & Venture Capitalists wanting access to diverse ideas and opportunities in the B2B SaaS space.

Why Attend?

Engage with a community of peers and industry leaders who recognize the importance of diversity in tech. 

Connect with a wide range of founders and funders (equal numbers of each will be accepted), offering a space to learn from and acknowledge one another.

Identify areas of overlapping interest that pave the way for potential partnerships, investments, and collaborations.

Gain insights & knowledge from other attendees that could shape the trajectory of your startup or investment journey.

​​🔒 Venue: Revealed upon RSVP

APPROVED GUESTS

Application DOES NOT guarantee attendance. ​​Spaces for this event are limited to maintain the quality of interactions and to ensure every participant receives optimum value. Register now - we hope to see you there.

Admitted guests will be notified via event approval (with a calendar invite).

NOTE: Invites are non-transferable. NO +1s (space is very intimate, and capacity is strictly enforced).

About Forum Ventures 

Forum Ventures is the leading early-stage fund, program and community for B2B SaaS startups based in New York, San Francisco, and Toronto. Founded in 2014, we’re on a mission to make the B2B SaaS journey easier, more accessible and successful for early-stage founders. From our Studio to Accelerator to Pre-Seed fund, we have the resources and network to help founders go from zero to one.

Forum is investing in 85+ SaaS companies this year.  Pitch Us here.

About Capitalize VC

Capitalize VC is a Chicago-based VC fund investing in the pre-seed stage, diverse founders in the multi-trillion dollar, rapidly growing commerce industry at the intersection of commerce enablement, commerce infrastructure, fintech, and consumer brands. 

About LongJump

LongJump is the most active pre-seed fund investing in Chicago-based founders. A first-check, founder-led fund, we provide capital, connections, and community to help founders take the leap toward building fast-growing, scalable businesses. Founders interested in LongJump's $100k check can apply at longjump.vc/apply.

About our Sponsor Cooley LLP

Cooley works with startups to launch dynamic new ventures and take them forward. Their work often begins before a startup’s formation and progresses through the full evolution of the company. Cooley has been ranked the #1 firm for VC-backed IPOs for 15+ years by IPO Vital Signs. Check out Cooley’s award-winning free legal resource for founders at cooleygo.com, which offers a range of legal resources to entrepreneurs of all sizes – from formation to M&A and IPO.

Location
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Chicago, Illinois