Capital Connects 2023 Presenter Application

Apply for Capital Connects 2023! Running for 20 years, Capital Connects provides connections to entrepreneurs seeking capital for their company and education opportunities for investors. Startups presenting at this event have raised over $9.5 million from local investors. 

Entrepreneurs will take part in two competitions: a two-minute lightning round for seed-stage businesses and a six-minute pitch for Series A-stage businesses. Participants are eligible to win cash and in-kind prizes.  

Application Details

  • APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO DECEMBER 4.
  • Fill out the application completely and in as much depth as possible.
  • You must complete this entire survey in one session. There is no opportunity for you to save your work and continue later.
  • You will be notified of the status and informed of next steps by December 15, 2022.
Event Details
  • In-person in Greensboro, North Carolina
  • March 15, 2023
  • Venue to be announced
  • $10,000 worth of cash prizes given; in-kind prizes awarded
Requirements
  • Startup must be at Friends & Family Round/Pre-Seed Stage or Seed/Series A Stage
  • Must be available for at least two 1-hour virtual pitch prep meeting (three if recommended by staff) in February.
Email kconover@greensboro.org with questions/concerns.
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General Applicant Information

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General Applicant Information

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Startup Information

Product
Service Based Business
Tech/Tech-Enabled

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What is the big problem your team is trying to solve?

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Startup Information

How do you/will you make money?

 How big is the market opportunity? Please elaborate with TAM and SAM numbers.

Who are the company's top competitors? What gives your company a competitive advantage?

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Startup Information

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Please upload your company logo as a high-quality vector file.

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