EcoVG SoCal Investment Summit - Startup & Investor Speed Dating (In-Person)

Empowering the Next Generation of Global Innovation

Thursday, April 16th, 2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM​​​​​​ Pacific Time

Balboa Bay Resort & Club
Room: The Lighthouse
1221 West Coast Highway,
Newport Beach, CA 92663

This curated networking experience brings together innovative startups and active investors for focused, one-on-one meetings designed to spark meaningful connections and accelerate deal flow.

During this session, selected startups will meet directly with investors for structured 5-minute rotations to pitch their company, receive feedback, and build relationships that can lead to funding opportunities.

Whether you’re a founder seeking capital or an investor looking for high-quality deal flow, this event is designed to maximize exposure, efficiency, and impactful connections - all within a dynamic two-hour session.

Agenda:
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM - Startup & Investor Speed Dating
(Additional Summit programming to follow.)

Date and Time:
Thursday, April 16th, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT
Who’s in the Room?
This event is designed for:

• Startups (Pre-Seed through Series A) seeking capital, strategic partnerships, mentorship, and investor exposure.
• Angel Investors, Venture Capitalists, and Family Offices looking for curated, high-potential opportunities and direct founder access.

Participation is curated to ensure high-quality interactions and meaningful engagement for both founders and investors

Apply to Pitch
If you would like to apply to pitch at the event:

Questions? Please email Kahaan Shah – [email protected]

Ecosystem Venture Group provides a forum for connection, feedback, and investment opportunities. Participation is voluntary. By participating, you agree that your contact information may be shared with attending investors. Event registrants may be added to our mailing list.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Balboa Bay Resort, 1221 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach, United States

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