Angel Venture Forum Coming to Washington, D.C. to Connect Entrepreneurs with Investment Capital and Training, Announces Call for Submissions.
WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The Angel Venture Forum – D.C. (AVF), a group of investors, leaders, entrepreneurs and professionals in the Mid-Atlantic region, has announced the start of year-long networking and education programs designed to discover and develop early stage companies in the Washington metropolitan area. It is the first program of its kind in Washington D.C., with a consortium of individual investors from across the region seeking entrepreneurs who are in the midst of building their businesses.
The application process opened on May 1. All high- and low-tech early stage, as well as expansion stage, companies seeking up to $3 million in capital are encouraged to apply to participate. The application deadline is August 1, 2011. All companies seeking angel funding or investor mentors should submit a business proposal online at: angelventureforum.com and click Submit Application.
AVF-D.C. features five months of education and training programs for every applicant that applies. There are no membership fees – only a $150 application fee for companies is required, which includes unlimited access to all AVF education and training sessions, as well as direct feedback from experienced investors. The program formally kicks off July 12, with the AVF Academy, a day-long education, training and networking session that prepares entrepreneurs on how to most effectively find and work with angel investors. The program culminates with a select number of companies presenting their business plans to accredited private investors on October 18 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. Click the following link to view the list of events.