TLDR:
- VC Day in NWA will bring together startups and venture capitalists on April 24 at Ledger in downtown Bentonville.
- Event aims to create relaxed setting for networking and relationship building in venture capital ecosystem.
Fayetteville-based Startup Junkie, in partnership with Stout Street Capital, 412 Angels, Startup NWA, and other regional collaborators, will host the first-ever Northwest Arkansas-based VC Day on April 24 at Ledger in downtown Bentonville. VC Day, launched by Colorado-based Stout Street Capital, operates as a series of regional events open to venture capitalists, limited partners, and founders looking to network in a casual setting. The goal of VC Day is to create a relaxed setting that promotes the formation of authentic relationships within the venture capital ecosystem, steering away from the formalities of pitch events or mere networking receptions.
Business leaders and industry influencers are invited to be part of the event, which will include networking opportunities, a VC panel, a 412 Angels company pitch event, and a panel discussion featuring companies from the Fuel Accelerator program directed by the Startup Junkie Foundation of Fayetteville. The program offers hands-on education, workshops, and support to guide companies toward becoming “enterprise-ready.”
Overall, VC Day in NWA aims to provide a unique opportunity for intentional creative collisions in the world-class setting of the Ledger Building in Bentonville, fostering connections and building bridges within the venture capital community.