Press release

Seattle, WA - Keiretsu Forum Northwest is proud to announce two exceptional hybrid events – The Vancouver Deal Screening and The Vancouver Investor Summit that aims to foster the angel ecosystem in Vancouver and British Columbia. These exclusive gatherings will provide a unique platform for Investors to explore and evaluate high-quality deal flow and potential investment opportunities. While providing startups in the region a significant boost in raising capital.

The Vancouver Deal Screening event, set to take place on Tuesday, July 18^th, 2023, at the SFU VentureLabs in Vancouver, BC, Canada, promises to showcase a lineup of visionary innovation and transformative startups. Attendees will have an opportunity to review the deal flow and vote for their favorite startups to present at the Vancouver Investor Summit. The event will see engaging Q&A sessions with seasoned investors for an interactive and dynamic environment to review startups.

Building on this momentum, the Vancouver Investor Summit will be held on Tuesday, July 25^th, 2023, from 12:00 PM to 5:30 PM at The Vancouver Club. The event will bring together investors, family offices, and institutional investors from across Canada to watch pitch presentations from 6 to 8 startups and growth-stage companies. The one-day event will also feature an exceptional lineup of influential speakers. The Vancouver Investor Summit aims to bring together the largest gathering of family offices, angel, private equity and institutional investors in British Columbia, Canada.

Registration for both events is now open and can be completed through the official website. Attendance is free of charge, offering an exceptional opportunity for like-minded professionals to connect within Vancouver's vibrant entrepreneur and investment community. Secure your spot today and take advantage of this unparalleled occasion to expand your network, gain valuable insights, and be part of the driving force behind tomorrow's business innovations.

For further information, please contact:

Courtney Ebberson

Director Of Events

Keiretsu Forum Northwest & Rockies

cebberson@keiretsuforum.com

About Keiretsu Forum:

Keiretsu Forum is the world's largest angel investor network, bringing together a global community of high-net-worth individuals, venture capitalists, corporate executives, and institutional investors. With chapters spanning more than 50 cities worldwide,  Keiretsu Forum offers an unparalleled platform for entrepreneurs and investors to collaborate, access capital, and achieve their business objectives. For more information, visit - https://www.k4northwest.com/

Private Investors and Family Offices continued to fund innovation through 2022 as Keiretsu Forum Northwest and Rockies prepare to host the Spring 2023 Investor Capital Expo.

Seattle, WA - March 9, 2023 - Keiretsu Forum Northwest and Rockies, the region's largest angel investing network, announced today that Keiretsu Forum members invested $73.8 million in 106 innovative startups that presented in 2022. This marks the highest funding generated in recent times for the group. The investments were made across a variety of industries, including technology, healthcare, consumer products, and clean tech.

To support the growth of the startup ecosystem, Keiretsu Forum Northwest and Rockies will again host its bi-annual Investor Capital Expo on April 5th and 6th at Microsoft. The upcoming Expo will feature 18 startups and growth-stage companies presenting innovative opportunities. The two-day, traditionally all-in-person event, will now provide live online event participation for the over 3,000 members of the Keiretsu Forum global network. This results in the largest organized global angel funding event that will bring together entrepreneurs, angel investors, institutional investors, family offices, and industry experts to discuss the latest trends and opportunities in early-stage investing. The Expo will also feature an award for the Most Valued Company, as voted by both the in-person and online investors participating. This year, the award is sponsored by Votegrity, the leader in combining in-person and digital online voting.

"We need private investors and family offices to be active now more than ever with the recent gut punch the traditional VC industry has suffered. Innovation needs to move forward, and our investors have the G.R.I.T. to lean in and engage with their capital and expertise,” said Brianna McDonald, President of Keiretsu Forum Northwest, and Rockies. "We look forward to bringing together our members and the broader investment community to support the growth and success of the next generation of game-changing startups."

About Keiretsu Forum Northwest and Rockies

Keiretsu Forum Northwest & Rockies is the Pacific Northwest portion of Keiretsu Forum. It includes chapters in Vancouver (Canada), Denver/Boulder, Bellevue, Seattle, Salt Lake City, Boise, and Portland. Keiretsu Forum Northwest & Rockies has more than 400 members and invested over $700 million since its founding in 2005. For more information, visit www.k4northwest.com

About Keiretsu Forum

Keiretsu Forum is a global investment community of accredited private equity angel investors, venture capitalists, and corporate/institutional investors. Keiretsu Forum was founded in 2000 by Randy Williams. Today, it is a worldwide network of capital, resources, and deal flow with 55+ chapters on four continents whose members invest in high-quality, diverse investment opportunities. To date, it has invested over $1 billion in 2000+ companies. The community is strengthened through its involvement in social and charitable activities. www.keiretsuforum.com

Keiretsu Forum saw a 21% investment increase in 2021 as its members continued to power seed, late-stage, and early-stage companies.

SEATTLE, WA, May 10, 2022 – The Keiretsu Forum Northwest and Rockies regions within the world’s largest angel investing community, has announced its 2021 funding data. Angel investors in the Northwest & Rockies have invested more than $60 million in 93 companies across multiple sectors, surpassing all investment forecasts and making 2021 the most invested year to date.

“Keiretsu Forum continues its vibrant growth across our regions. Investors and entrepreneurs are benefiting from our unique footprint, disciplined process for originating quality deal flow, and success syndicating early and late-stage investment opportunities,” said Brianna McDonald, Keiretsu Forum Regional President.

According to Pitchbook's 2021 global annual figures, Keiretsu Forum in the U.S. invested in 167 companies, and the global network invested in 246 companies, bringing the total to over 380 fundings in the past year. In a year of economic and social uncertainty, angel investors have funded entrepreneurs and start-ups in one of the most challenging business environments in recent history.

“We continue to welcome expanded partnerships to benefit the Keiretsu Forum Network community. Despite the global disruptions, we are likely to see continued growth across all sectors in 2022,” continued McDonald. Keiretsu Forum has also expanded its international presence and is now represented in 24 countries across 4 continents.

2021 has been an incredible year for the Keiretsu Forum global network, with investments up 21% since 2020, and Life Sciences/MedTech, Fintech, and Technology attracting the most funding.

In 2021, Keiretsu Forum has backed the following companies and many more:

• AI Optics
• DigitSec
• E2C Technology
• Epilogue Systems
• Healionics
• Inmedix
• Joule Case
• Key Co Travel
• KitoTech Medical
• Light Line Medical
• LumiThera
• Lumoptik
• Orion Biotechnology
• Oticara
• Seneca Therapeutics
• Soteria Battery
• Steelhead Composites
• Summit Venture Studio
• Vartega
• VKTRY

About Keiretsu Forum Northwest & Rockies

Keiretsu Forum Northwest & Rockies is the Pacific Northwest portion of Keiretsu Forum. It includes chapters in Vancouver (Canada), Denver/Boulder, Bellevue, Seattle, Salt Lake City/Boise, and Portland. Keiretsu Forum Northwest & Rockies has more than 400 members and has invested over $500 million in over 775 companies since its founding in 2005.

For more information visit www.k4northwest.com

About Keiretsu Forum

Keiretsu Forum is a global investment community of accredited private equity angel investors, venture capitalists, and corporate/institutional investors. Keiretsu Forum was founded in 2000 by Randy Williams. Keiretsu Forum today is a worldwide network of capital, resources, and deal flow with 50+ chapters on four continents. Keiretsu Forum members invest in high-quality, diverse investment opportunities. To date, it has invested in over 2,000+ companies. The community is strengthened through its involvement in social and charitable activities.

For more information visit www.keiretsuforum.com