Startup & Investor Speed Dating By PitchForce × Venture Black at Seattle Tech Week

Startup & Investor Speed Dating
By PitchForce × Venture Black at Seattle Tech Week
Wednesday, July 29th | 12 - 5:30 PM PT

330 Yale Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109, USA
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About this Event
Join us in Seattle for an exciting evening of Startup & Investor Speed Dating By PitchForce × Venture Black at Seattle Tech Week, a high-energy, in-person event designed to foster meaningful connections between innovative founders and active investors in a structured, fast-paced setting.

This interactive format offers founders the opportunity to pitch directly to investors through multiple rounds of curated speed-dating style meetings, creating space for real-time feedback, engaging conversations, and valuable relationship-building.

Expect an evening of networking, thoughtful discussions, food & drinks, and strong potential for impactful connections within the startup ecosystem.

Sponsored by Venture Black
Venture Black connects social and working capital across the innovation economy to support Black and ally founders, investors, and service providers building venture-backable companies. They are shaping an ecosystem where founders are empowered to scale great ideas.

Agenda:

• 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM: Registrations / Badge Pick-Up
• 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM: Networking with Food & Drinks
• 1:00 PM – 1:15 PM: Opening Remarks
• 1:15 PM – 4:45 PM: Speed Dating Sessions
• 4:45 PM – 5:30 PM: Networking & Drinks

Date and Time:
Wednesday, July 29th, 2026 
12:00 PM – 05:30 PM PT

Venue: 
330 Yale Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109, USA
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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

For companies or founders interested in pitching, please contact Jack George at jack.george@ecovg.com.

Questions regarding pitching?
Please contact Kelly McDaniel, PitchForce Manager at kelly@pitch-force.com.

For event-related assistance or general questions, please contact Parshvi Pahuja at parshvi@pitch-force.com.

*Please note: Submission of an application does not guarantee a presentation slot at the PitchForce Speed Dating event. Presentation opportunities are limited and are subject to review, screening, and availability. Early application is strongly encouraged.

Only founders who have successfully completed the application and screening process and have received official confirmation from the PitchForce team will be permitted to present or attend in person. Walk-ins, unconfirmed applicants, and unscreened attendees will not be admitted under any circumstances.

*PitchForce provides a forum for feedback. Participation is voluntary. Feedback is provided independently by investors.