Chicago CEO Capital Activation| Founder–Funder Growth & Capital Summit

Tue Jun 09 2026 at 03:30 pm to 06:30 pm UTC-05:00

The Study at University of Chicago | Chicago

Founders First Capital Partners
Publisher/HostFounders First Capital Partners
Chicago CEO Capital Activation| Founder\u2013Funder Growth & Capital Summit
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Connect with funders, lenders, and partners to unlock capital, strategic relationships, and growth opportunities for your business.
About this Event

Join founders, funders, and ecosystem partners for an evening designed to expand access to capital, relationships, and growth opportunities.

This Capital Activation Experience brings together entrepreneurs, lenders, investors, and business support organizations to build meaningful connections across the regional capital ecosystem. Initiatives are focused on providing a more intentional pathway for 50 small business owners in the region secure up to $2M in relevant capital and connections they need to scale their businesses.


Earlier in the day, Founders First Capital Partners will host a private Capital Activation Brunch, a curated session connecting capital-ready CEOs directly with funders and ecosystem partners.

Participation in the brunch session is limited and by invitation for qualified founders.

If you are a CEO seeking growth capital and would like to be considered, please indicate interest during registration.


For an opportunity to be invited, visit us .
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About Founders First Capital Partners

Founded in 2015, Founders First Capital Partners (FFCP) is one of the nation’s largest mission-driven alternative growth capital providers delivering accessible growth capital and wrap-around advisory solutions to accelerate service-based businesses to the mid-market. FFCP is dedicated to advancing economic mobility of service-based small business owners, regardless of their background or geographic location. Our mission is to drive business growth, job creation, and empower wealth creation for underserved communities.

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The Study at University of Chicago, 1227 East 60th Street, Chicago, United States

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