“Meet the Funders” Event Offers Insight, Education for Entrepreneurs Seeking Funding
Nearly 100 entrepreneurs and assistance providers from across the state received an introduction to, and education from, members of the West Virginia Investor Collaborative on January 29th.
Hosted by TechConnect West Virginia, in partnership with INNOVA, “Meet the Funders” featured a dynamic panel composed of representatives from 304 Angel Fund, Country Roads Angel Network, Vantage Ventures, WV Jobs Investment Trust, INNOVA, M&S Ventures, and Wing 2 Wing Ventures. These organizations are actively seeking opportunities to collaborate with and fund entrepreneurs and businesses in West Virginia.
Moderated by INNOVA’s Michele O’Connor, the group discussed myriad topics ranging from fund investment preferences, deal size and structure, characteristics of a good pitch, and general recommendations for entrepreneurs seeking funding.
To view a recorded copy of the event, click here.
The West Virginia Investor Collaborative unites investment organizations with a shared mission of advancing economic growth within the state. By pooling resources, expertise, and networks, the collaborative aims to:
- Stimulate innovation and entrepreneurship
- Create and retain high-quality jobs
- Diversify the state’s economic base
- Enhance the ecosystem for scalable startups
Through strategic investments and partnerships, the Investor Collaborative is paving the way for a dynamic, technology-driven future in West Virginia.
TechConnect West Virginia is a statewide economic development organization dedicated to advancing science, technology, and the innovation economy in West Virginia. TechConnect WV plays a pivotal role in uniting investment organizations, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to create a vibrant ecosystem for growth and innovation. Established in 2006, the organization focuses on fostering collaboration across sectors such as advanced energy, chemicals and advanced materials, biosciences, and biometrics.
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