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Venture Madness Selects 17 Companies as Finalists for their Annual Competition
Blog, News + Announcements, Press ReleasesFinalists will present at the 2023 Venture Madness Conference to earn prizes and secure funding from accredited investors for their early-stage companies.
Venture Madness by Invest Southwest has selected 17 finalists for the 2023 Venture Madness…
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Let’s Take It Back: Venture Madness 2022 Highlight Reel
Blog, Expert Advice, Funding & Fundraising, News + Announcements, StartupWant to see the madness? Check out the highlights from the #VM22 event!
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Calling all investors!📢 Your opportunity to see the hottest new startups and network with other accredited investors has arrived!
Blog, Funding & Fundraising, News + Announcements, StartupWhen you purchase your ticket to Venture Madness, it now includes exclusive access to year-round programs and events.
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One Ticket. Complete Access. Total Madness!
Blog, Expert Advice, Funding & Fundraising, News + Announcements, StartupPurchase your ticket to Venture Madness and gain exclusive access to year-round programs and events through our community!
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Why You Should Add Networking to Your New Year’s Resolution
Blog, Expert Advice, Funding & Fundraising, News + AnnouncementsAre you joining the millions of others in setting a New Year's Resolution? Consider adding networking to your plan!
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Submitted Your Application. Now What?
Blog, Funding & Fundraising, News + AnnouncementsEvaluation criteria is based on uniqueness, competitive differentiation, market traction, potential market opportunity, business model, team strength, and presentation quality.
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Venture Madness – VM23 Application Window *Almost* Closed
Blog, News + AnnouncementsIf you want to accelerate your business growth, apply to present your company at #VM23!
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Venture Madness – Less Than 7 Hours Left to Apply to Venture Madness 2023
Blog, News + Announcements, Press ReleasesTime is ticking, and there are less than 7 HOURS to submit your application to present at #VM23!
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1 Day Left to Apply to Venture Madness 2023
Blog, News + AnnouncementsThere are less than 24 hours to submit your application to present at #VM23! Are you ready??
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7 Things Investors Look For In Early-Stage Startups
Blog, Expert Advice, StartupWhat is one thing you look for in promising early-stage companies?
To help educate founders about the fundraising process, we asked investors about what they look for in early-stage startups. From adding relevant content to using free tools…