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NorCal AngelCon

NorCal AngelCon Applications Live through August 1st!

NorCal AngelCon Applications

We are excited to announce that the NorCal AngelCon applications for startups are now live. We are seeking a diverse set of companies to be considered for funding. Innovators, risk takers and disruptors alike are encouraged to compete for $80,000+ in equity-backed funding + $20,000 in non-dilutive capital.

The application deadline is only the start of preparing materials for review by the angels. There are three rounds in the application process, see below.

  • Round 1: Online application – investors review and choose 12 to 20 Semifinalists (Applications close - August 1st)
  • Round 2: All Semifinalists pitch to investors. Investors choose up to 6 finalists (October 15th)
  • Round 3: Finalists pitch at a live event. Audience Choice and Investment winner will be chosen. (November 19th)

Startup Eligibility

  • Demonstrate a completed proof of concept with an MVP and/or early revenue.
  • Have potential for scalability and high growth.
  • Have a team with the ability to execute.
  • Be based in the Greater Sacramento region (8 county - We Prosper Together) or affiliated with members of the Sacramento Entrepreneurial Growth Alliance (Carlsen Center, Traction Lab, Growth Factory, StartupSac, AgStart, CleanStart, FourthWave, and more)

Ready To Apply?

If selected as a semifinalist, we require attendance and engagement in a mandatory investor readiness series. This program will run weekly (virtually) on Wednesdays from 3 to 5 pm from September 3rd through October 8th. This program and opportunity is brought to you by the Carlsen Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in partnership with the Growth Factory through the Sacramento Entrepreneurial Growth Alliance funded in part by the California Office of the Small Business Advocate's (CalOSBA) Accelerate CA program.