StartupNWA is looking for candidates for the series

StartupNWA, an initiative of the Northwest Arkansas Council, is accepting applications for its VC Immersions series, which will take place in October 2024. According to a press release, the program aims to lower the barriers for startups seeking early-stage capital.

The deadline for applications is September 30.

According to a press release, the series is the first and only initiative of its kind in the United States and will take place Oct. 29-30. It will connect entrepreneurs and venture capital firms, offering access to funding, mentoring and relationship-building opportunities often necessary to secure investor support.

“The VC Immersions series is poised to change the landscape of venture capital by expanding opportunity beyond traditional coastal hubs,” said Serafina Lalany, Executive Director of StartupNWA. “With nearly 75% of its venture capital concentrated in California, New York, and Massachusetts, StartupNWA aims to open up opportunities for early-stage startups in Arkansas and the heartland.”

The October series will expand on the February pilot event and include one-on-one meetings between select startups and visiting VC firms. So far, 20 firms are scheduled to participate, representing more than $4 billion in assets under management. They will come from eight states and Washington, D.C.

The selected startups will be announced in the second week of October. More information is available online at this link.

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