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Startups to Watch 2024: 10 companies with big plans

Innovation is born out of challenging times, and 2023 was no exception. Last year, economic uncertainty continued to put pressure on venture capital deals and initial public offerings nationwide, prompting investors to refocus capital into…

Venture Madness – VM23 Application Window *Almost* Closed

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If you want to accelerate your business growth, apply to present your company at #VM23!

Venture Madness – Less Than 7 Hours Left to Apply to Venture Madness 2023

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Time is ticking, and there are less than 7 HOURS to submit your application to present at #VM23!

1 Day Left to Apply to Venture Madness 2023

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There are less than 24 hours to submit your application to present at #VM23! Are you ready??
7 Things Investors Look for in Early Stage Startups

7 Things Investors Look For In Early-Stage Startups

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What 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…
30 Years at Venture Madness, by Invest Southwest & Arizona Commerce Authority

Stories from 30 Years of Venture Madness

What is the first year you attended Venture Madness, and what’s your story? Invest Southwest celebrates its 30th year of bringing together accredited investors with the region’s most promising early-stage companies with the 2022 Venture…
Venture Madness 2020

Tips from the Experts: How to Craft a Compelling Elevator Pitch for Your Startup

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GUEST POST by Brett Farmiloe, CEO, Terkel To help educate entrepreneurs about the pitching process, we asked business mentors, investors, and fellow founders for their best pitch tips. From being authentic to capturing hearts and…
Venture Madness 2021

Venture Madness Conference 2021

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Save the Dates for Venture Madness 2021 More details, event registration coming in August, 2021 Venture Madness 2021 When: Oct 6+7 Where: Phoenix Biomedical Campus Who: Invest Southwest, in partnership with the Arizona Commerce…
Venture Madness 2021

Invest Southwest Announces 2021 Venture Madness Event, Opens Competition to Companies Nationwide

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Startup and emerging growth companies can apply to compete by June 3, 2021 PHOENIX (May 26, 2021) — Invest Southwest today announces the call for entries for 2021 Venture Madness, Arizona’s longest running venture capital conference…
Venture Madness 2020