APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, AUGUST 13TH, 2021
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The Bend Venture Conference is the signature regional event for entrepreneurial activity in the Pacific Northwest. The major objectives of this event are to provide education, exposure, and networking opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors.
The event attracts over 600 attendees, many of whom come from beyond Central Oregon (50% of attendees come from outside the region). The 2019 Conference was a sellout event with over 600 attendees. Investments, awards, and prizes have totaled over $10 million in the last five years, making BVC the largest angel conference in the West.
There are three tracks for the competition: Early Stage, Growth Stage, and Impact.
- An applying Early Stage company can be located anywhere in the United States. The winning Early Stage company could be awarded a $30,000* investment.
- An applying Growth Stage company can be located anywhere in the United States. The winning Growth Stage company could receive an investment that is targeted to exceed $250,000*.
*Bend Venture Conference cannot guarantee that investments will be made in any specific amount because the final amounts to be awarded are dependent on investment commitments received from third-party investors and the ability of the winning companies and the investors to agree on the terms and conditions of the investment.
Please check out our FAQ page for additional information.
