PARTNERS ON PROSPECT
Investors helping promising entrepreneurs execute
We are a gathering of venture capitalists, angel investors, private investors, mentors and regional partners that are focused on helping promising local entrepreneurs identify real pathways to success for their venture. Whether it be expanding your leadership team, making connections to valuable partners or raising funds, our group of motivated partners will provide you with honest feedback and will use their experience and networks to help you achieve your goals for your venture.
COMING SOON TO HARTFORD
ESCAPE VELOCITY
Built by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs.
Empowering early-stage startups and driving innovation, growth, and economic prosperity.
🗓️ Launching in 2024
Escape Velocity is coming soon to Hartford, and we're gearing up for an incredible inaugural cohort of startups. Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to our launch date in 2024!
READY TO CONQUER
📍 We are looking for entrepreneurs that are ready to take the next big step. 📍
You are an entrepreneur who has created something special. You have validated your concept, tested the market, assembled a team and developed a plan. Your business has high growth potential. Now, you are ready to launch or scale up your venture, however you don't have a lot of experience working with investors. Apply today and if you are selected, you will meet folks from the investment community who will help you achieve your next major milestones for your business. This is your stepping stone to success.
PREPARE WITH A VENTURE CAPITALIST
➡️ Apply, get selected, and get ready
We select only the most promising ventures for our events. Once your application is submitted and approved, a venture capitalist will work with you on your business plan and presentation to ensure that you are ready for our next event. Sign up here.
PRESENT YOUR VENTURE TO THE AUDIENCE
This is your opportunity to communicate to investors and audience members what you have created and what makes your venture a compelling investment. You and your team will have 5 minutes to take the audience through your story and your winning strategy.
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FOR YOUR VENTURE
RECEIVE FEEDBACK AND DETERMINE YOUR NEXT STEPS
After the presentations are complete, our partners are committed to providing you with valuable feedback and helping you make the necessary connections to help you succeed. Whether it's funding, team expansion, marketing strategy or prototype development, you will know where you need to go, and how to get there by the end of the event.