The Carlsen Center at Sac State and StartupSac are hosting a discussion on seed funding tomorrow that will feature a panel that includes VCs and angel investors from the Greater Sacramento region. Winning Streak Ventures, Growth Factory Ventures, DiverseCity Ventures, and the Sacramento Angels will all be represented. Whether you’re raising seed capital now or will be in the future, this is a not-to-be-missed Startup Happy Hour! Mix yourself a cocktail, pour yourself a glass of wine, open a cold one, or just grab your favorite beverage and join us on Zoom tomorrow at 5 PM! RSVP here.
Deadlines
- Sep 5 Applications due for the CalSEED grant program for clean energy startups
- Sep 5 Applications due for Berkely SkyDeck Accelerator, UC affiliation required.
- Sep 10 Applications due for Carlsen Center Certificate in Innovation & Entrepreneurship, starts 10/5
- Sep 30: Applications due for Physical Product Incubator, starts 10/7
This Week’s Best Bet
Startup Happy Hour: An Investor’s Perspective on Seed Stage Funding, Tue Aug 31 at 5 PM; Join a conversation on seed stage funding from a panel of early stage investors – VCs and Angels – who will share their perspectives. Startup founders want money from investors, but what do investors want from you? Join us and find out! Online
Plan Ahead
Mentor Sac Office Hours Sprint, Wed Sep 15 at 11:30 AM: At Office Hours Sprint, Entrepreneurs will have an opportunity to meet with three mentors for 15 minutes each during this speed mentoring session. Entrepreneurs must sign up in advance. Volunteer mentors are also needed!
In Person: Impact Global Venture Summit, Thu Oct 7 at 11 AM: More than one thousand investors, entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and societal thought-leaders will meet to share insights and deliver demonstrations of cutting-edge innovations and early prototypes. Save $10 with discount code STARTUPSAC. At Safe Credit Union Convention Center, 1400 J St., Sacramento
There is a lot happening this week and next–check out the details in this week’s Startup Digest. While you’re there, consider subscribing. For even more startup information, happenings and resources, check out what’s available on the StartupSac Website.
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Find an Advisor with Mentor Sacramento: Mentor Sacramento is a free online business mentoring platform that connects early stage startup founders and small business owners to volunteer business mentors. Learn more here.
