Startups

Applications for NorCal AngelCon 2024 are now open!

We are seeking a diverse set of companies to be considered for funding. Innovators, risk takers and disruptors alike are encouraged to compete for $85,000+ in equity-backed funding + $20,000 in non-dilutive capital

Your startups must:

  • 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 (6 county MSA) or affiliated with members of the Sacramento Entrepreneurial Growth Alliance (Carlsen Center, Growth Factory, StartupSac, AgStart, CleanStart, FourthWave).

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 or explore HERE.

If selected as a semifinalist we require attendance and engagement in a mandatory investor readiness series. This program will run weekly on Wednesdays from 3 to 5 pm from July 17th through September 25th. This new 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.

Key Dates:

  • Applications close - June 1st at 11:59 pm

  • Investment Readiness Program Runs - July 17th through September 25th (Wednesdays 3 to 5 pm)

  • NorCal AngelCon pitch event - November 20th in the evening

For any questions please reach out to info@sacgrowthalliance.com

  • AngelCon is seeking a diverse set of companies to be considered for funding. We are looking for innovators, risk takers and disruptors alike to compete for $85,000+ in angel funding with an additional prize of $20,000 in non-dilutive funding. Applicants should fit with the following criteria:

    • 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.

  • The application deadline is only the start of preparing materials for review by the angels. There are three rounds in the application process, see “Startups” tab for full timeline.

    Round 1: Online application – investors review and choose 12 Semi-finalists

    Round 2: Top 12 Semi-finalists pitch to investors. Investors choose 6 finalists

    Round 3: Top 6 finalists pitch at a live event. Audience Choice and Investment winner will be chosen.

  • The Investor Readiness program is a two month-long intensive process led by a team of experts from the Growth Factory and Carlsen Center. The program includes in-depth executive summary and pitch deck review, as well as weekly bootcamp sessions in prepartion for becoming fundable. The program will help you prepare for the Due Diligence portion of the program. This is a requirement for those selected to engage in further rounds of the program.

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