About this Event
Join us for the Santa Barbara VC Fast Pitch. Pitch. Connect. Fund!
Pitch and network with venture capitalists, angels, and accredited investors from throughout the country in New York!
and present the Santa Barbara VC Fast Pitch
Pitch and network with venture capitalists, angels, and accredited investors from the southeast and throughout the country at the Santa Barbara VC Fast Pitch on Thursday October 8, 2026, 6pm to 9pm
Over the last 15 years we have hosted 60 plus VC Fast Pitch events around the country, raising over $130 million for entrepreneurs.
*Register to attend and get a FREE start-up tool kit!
*Register to present and get pitch coaching, a pitch deck review, a vendor table a five-minute pitch and promotion to over 10,000 investors!
*Register as a sponsor and present at our event and reach 30,000 potential customers!
Your Hosts
Black Dog Venture Partners is a business accelerator that provides access to funding through our network of 13,000 investors, business development through our network of 40,000 business partners, sales/marketing and executive coaching services for disruptive companies. We also host our VC Fast Pitch Events that connect startups with the nation’s top investors. https://blackdogventurepartners.com
Steamwork Ventures is a venture fund focused on B2B and B2C SaaS companies with higher probability outcomes.
Founded by Tim Arnold and Marshall Smith, our general partners are experienced innovators, operators, founders, and mentors in our focus industries. We support founders by offering a proprietary framework for executive and team decision-making, as well as proven playbooks for operations, finance, and team development.
Our due diligence process evaluates and values the industry experience of the founding team, high financial, emotional and cross-cultural intelligence, the social impact and ethical use of the product in addition to projections of exceptional returns. Apply for Funding Consideration: https://steamwork.vc/connect
We look forward to seeing you!
Scott Kelly
Recommendations from past events:
I had the pleasure of attending a VC Fast Pitch Event in St. Petersburg and what an incredible event it was! Scott does a phenomenal job of bringing together high-caliber investors, sponsors, and companies to share an incredible amount of business knowledge, leadership, and resources. I'm looking forward to the next event and many more to come! Thanks, Scott!! Matt Deaton, EMBA Chief Growth Officer at Devsu
I would highly recommend Scott Kelly as an exceptional individual in the venture capital industry. He goes the extra mile by organizing events to help bring together entrepreneurs and investors. His events not only provide an opportunity for businesses to secure capital, but also allow for local businesses to connect and grow. Additionally, Scott takes pride in giving back to his community by promoting local businesses and contributing to their success. His commitment to both the financial growth of companies and the well-being of his community sets him apart from others in his field. Yesenia Legorreta Entrepreneur
Scott is a top-notch dealmaker, always up to put his network to work. From Blackdog's expert consulting to the whirlwind of VC Fast Pitch, Scott's business advice and events are a welcome addition to the Central Florida tech scene. Adam Ben-Evi Cofounder & CEO at Spot
I recently attended an event Scott Kelly sponsored called Tampa Bay VC Fast Pitch! The event was very well organized and executed with precision. There was a nice balance of VC firms and entrepreneurs looking for investment. On top of that, the venue at the University of Tampa provided a perfect backdrop for Entrepreneurs to thrive. I left the event inspired by the cross section of ideas capital flowing in the room! Great job, Scott! Sokoni Scott, Lincoln James Capital
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
UCSB, UCSB, Santa Barbara, United States
USD 27.72 to USD 3112.79
