Thursday, April 10

Venture Capital and LGBTQ+ Founder Speed Matching Event

This is your chance to connect with top VCs, pitch your startup, receive invaluable feedback, network and potentially secure funding.

By StartOut New York

Date and time

Thursday, April 10 · 3 - 7:30pm EDT

Location

1166 Avenue of the Americas

1166 6th Avenue New York, NY 10036 United States

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Event lasts 4 hours 30 minutes

We’re excited to invite you to apply for the 2025 Venture Capital and LGBTQ+ Founder Speed Matching Event, happening on Thursday, April 10th, 2025 in New York City.

Why Apply? This event offers a unique opportunity to connect with venture capitalists who are actively seeking to invest in innovative startups. Last year’s event resulted in over 90 matches, with several of those leading to significant investments. This could be your chance to pitch your startup, receive valuable feedback, and potentially secure the funding you need to take your business to the next level.

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, April 10th, 2025

VC-Founder Matching: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

1166 6th Ave, New York, NY 10036 (Entrance on 46th Street, 15th floor)

Bank of America Reception: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

115 West 42nd Street, 10036

Key Benefits:

1-on-1 Meetings: Engage in up to 6 one-on-one sessions with top VCs.

Networking Opportunities: Meet with other founders, VCs, and ecosystem partners during and after the event.

How to Apply:

Application Deadline: March 31st

Apply Here: Founder Application Link | Investor Application Link

Please ensure that your application is complete and submitted by the deadline. Selected founders will be notified and matched with VCs by April 7th.

We believe this event could be a pivotal moment for your startup, and we would love to see you there. If you have any questions or need additional information, feel free to reach out.

Organized by

StartOut New York

Founded in 2009, StartOut, a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is the largest national organization to support LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs with over 25K community members nationwide. Its mission is to accelerate the growth of the LGBTQ+ community to drive its economic empowerment, building a world where every LGBTQ+ entrepreneur has equal access to lead, succeed, and shape the workforce of the future. StartOut helps aspiring LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs start new companies; supports current entrepreneurs as they grow and expand their existing businesses; and engages successful entrepreneurs as role models and mentors, on its online portal and through targeted events nationwide.

For more information, please visit www.startout.org.