Backyard Capital Afterparty Dinner & VIP Investor Lounge

Fri, 21 Nov, 2025 at 05:30 pm to Fri, 19 Dec, 2025 at 09:30 pm UTC-08:00

2490 Middlefield Rd | Palo Alto

Angel Launch
Publisher/HostAngel Launch
Backyard Capital Afterparty Dinner &  VIP Investor Lounge Early and advanced growth startups meet accredited investors for funding in AI, general tech,and biotech and healthtech ventures.
About this Event

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Contact us: Angel Launch: [email protected]

Contact Us; (310) 621-6850
THIS DINNER IS THE AFTERPARTY FOLLOWING THE SILICON VALLELY INVESTING SUMMIT from 12:30 to 5:00 pm.
THE SUMMIT AND DINNER REQUIRE SEPARATE TICKETS

About Angel Launch
Angel Launch is a leading tech venture forum producer in Silicon Valley, and has produced 65 monthly investment summits in a row in Palo Alto with 300-500 attendees each month. We connect early and advanced growth startups to investors including VCs, angels, family offices, corporate and institutional._


BACKYARD CAPITAL AFTERPARTY AND DINNER MENLO PARK
The After Party called BACKYARD CAPITAL held at a private home in Menlo Park after the huge Silicon Valley Investing Summit in Palo Alto from 12:30pm to 5pm. You need to register separately for each event but do not need to attend both. You can register for the summit here or pitch investors on the stage. This includes buffet dinner and networking.
We will send you the address two days before the event. This event is held at a private home in Menlo Park. Last month was our first afterparty and sold out with over 100 startups and investors. Everyone had a blast!
Network with buffet dinner and meet business and investing leads, share your journeys in the Demo Showcase and find partners and customers.


SPONSOR VIP INVESTOR LOUNGE
Want to sponsor the BACKYARD CAPITAL afterparty or the VIP Investor Lounge for investors and sponsors only? Call or text 310 6216850 or [email protected]. The fee ranges from $195 to 995 depending on level of benefits.
VIP INVESTORS LOUNGE SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS:
--$195-STARTUPS DEMO TABLE IN INVESTOR LOUNGE
--$195- GPS SEEKING LPS CAN HOST A DEMO TABLE
--$495-SPONSOR VIP LOUNGE
We have an area dedicated for investors only to network, ideal for GPs who are raising funds and want to meet LPS.. We give you wine to serve at your table to attract conversations. We send pre andd post message to attendee list. You get 5 minutes on stage at summit. Both startups or GPS seeking fund can sponsor.
Sponsorship is only $195 for a demo table, or $495 with enhanced benefits below.

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TICKETS TO ATTEND:

  • FREE: VERIFIABLE ACCREDITED INVESTORS
    VCs, ANGELS, FAMILY OFFICES , LPS, CORPORATE
    You can register here but approval for this ticket offered subject to our verification you are an active accredited investor. We reserve the right to cancel or decline if we are unable to verify to our satisfaction and require you to buy a ticket. This ticket not for consultants, banks, financial advisors or service providers or business services.
  • $25. ATTEND FOUNDERS AND STARTUPS
  • $25. ATTEND VENDORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, TECH PROFESSIONALS
  • $195. DEMO TABLE: 4 FOOT demo table in Investor Lounge+ 2 tickets at Afterparty
  • $495 SILVER SPONSOR YOU CAN CHOOSE EITHER: AFTERPARTY OR VIP INVESTOR LOUNGE
  • 5 tickets for your guests in lounge
  • Demo table in Investor Lounge . We provide wine or drinks at your table to attract investors
  • Banners you provide in the lounge
  • We send out message you provide to attendees in advance or post event
  • 5 Minutes to speak on stage at the summit
  • Get attendee list-name , company, title, and linkedin profile for investors attending


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EARLY, ADVANCED GROWTH and PRE-IPO VENTURES SEEKING FUNDING

Startups can pitch or demo to investors followed by q/a, and host exhibitor table in Demo Showcase . You will meet many accredited investors actively looking for investing opportunities.

Startups or advanced growth ventures should pitch at these levels:

  • Seed
  • Early stage
  • Advanced Growth
  • pre-IPO

ACCREDITED INVESTORS APPLY TO JUDGE A SESSION

Accredited investors are invited to judge a session.No preparation required, just a short panel. Apply here under investors and we will contact you. There is no fee and you get a comp VIP ticket. If you are a GP, we can arrange for you to meet LPs and family offices seeking fund opportunities.

Investors that should attend :

  • Angels
  • VCs
  • Corporate
  • Endowment Funds
  • Family Offices
  • Hedge Funds
  • Institutional
  • Private Equity
  • Academic
  • Accelerators / incubators

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WE WELCOME STARTUPS FROM ALL MARKETS BOTH AI AND NON AI

Market Areas for Startups Who Should Attend or Pitch for Tech Ventures with Web or Mobile Apps, Services, or Platforms

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LIFE SCIENCES/HEALTH TECH/MED TECH

AgTech, Biotech/Pharma, Cannabis, Climate tech, Digital Health Solutions, Diagnostics, Drug Discovery, Fitness, Food products, Food tech, Healthcare, Health and wellness, Life sciences, Medical devices, Medical monitors, Management, Sports, Therapeutics.

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AI AND GENERAL TECH (NON HEALTH TECH)

ENTERPRISE

Generative AI, Al/Robotics/Sensors, Automotive, Big Data, Clean tech, Climate tech, Cybersecurity, Deep tech, Drones, eCommerce, Energy and water, Frontier Tech/Space, Homeland Security, Internet of Things, Metaverse, Mobile and telecom, Retail, Security, Semiconductors, Smart City, Transportation, Workplace.

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CONSUMER

Advertising, Connected cars, Consumer electronics, Consumer apps, Digital media, Ed Tech, eCommerce, Entertainment, Fashion, Games, AR, VR, Hardware, Internet of Things, Lifestyle, Media/Publishing, Metaverse, Mobile, Music /Audio, Streaming/TV, Wearables, etc.


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FINTECH, CRYPTO, BLOCKCHAIN

Accounting, Analytics, Banking, Bitcoin, Blockchain, Crypto, Def Fi, Digital currency, eCommerce, Finance, Hedge Funds, Insurance, NFT, Personal Finance, Payment and billing, Stocks and trading, Web 3

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SOCIAL IMPACT , NON PROFIT AND NON TECH VENTURES:

Nonprofits, social impact, sustainability, climate change, consumer goods, retail, real estate, syndication, furniture, food and beverage, apparel, entertainment, games, film, TV, and others.

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PRIVACY REQUIREMENTS AND GDPR/CCPA:

Privacy Compliance: GDPR Compliance: If you reside in EU Country, UK or Switzerland, you agree we can contact you for follow up emails from Angel Launch.

CALIFORNIA CCPA Compliant: If you reside in CA, pleast consent to receive emails from Angel Launch for this event and we request consent for us to provide contact info to sponsors.




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Event Venue

2490 Middlefield Rd, 2490 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, United States

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USD 0.00 to USD 1044.80

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