As previously mentioned, our Venture Atlanta Showcase is back, but this year it will be held during the cocktail party, and we will be selecting more than double the number of companies that were selected in 2017! Secondly, we will be doing a Pitch Off for early stage companies. The Pitch Off will be held on August 15th before we make our final selections in late August. You will need to do a full five minute pitch to a room of investors and Venture Atlanta Advisory Board members. Failure to show up for this event will automatically remove you from consideration, however there will be a make-up date on August 20th for those who have a conflict on the 15th. Only 30 companies will be selected for the Pitch Off, and we hope that the companies selected will each put their best foot forward.

The 2018 Venture Atlanta conference will be two full days of company pitches, keynote speakers, panel sessions, and great networking. Please see above for details on company participation.

Applications are open May 10th - August 3rd. The deadline will not be extended for any reason. To apply, simply fill out the application on our website, and submit a one-page executive summary (which you can download above). There’s no cost associated with applying for or being selected as a Presenting Company or a Showcase Company.

We have a broad range of technology that we accept and have featured companies from wearables to electric cars. We also feature the following:

• Communication Technology
• Consumer
• Financial Services Technology
• Health IT
• Information Security
• Mobility
• Data and Information Management and Analytics
• Logistics

We will select 30 – 35 companies to participate as a Presenting Company on stage and an additional 30 – 35 companies to participate in the Venture Atlanta Showcase.

Companies must be tech-enabled and looking to raise capital within the next 12 - 18 months. This means - if you are raising money now, or plan to in the next year, you should apply! Companies in all stages of growth will be considered to present. 

NOTHING! It’s a great opportunity for entrepreneurs to get on stage and receive excellent exposure for their business. You have nothing to lose! And, it’s free to apply.

YES! Venture Atlanta is known for its quality coaching. We provide three rounds of coaching in various formats to best fit your needs. You’ll receive exposure to top CEOs who have raised money and been in your shoes as well as investors to give invaluable feedback and help with your pitch. All selected companies MUST go through at least one round of coaching. Those who think they don’t need any coaching need not apply.