Experience Seed the South, a vibrant 2-day capital summit in Charlotte, NC, reuniting entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem partners across the dynamic Southeast region.
The Seed The South Capital Summit is a premier venture capital event that facilitates valuable connections among founders, funders, and support organizations in the Southeast region. By uniting ecosystem stakeholders, Seed The South empowers emerging talent, drives innovation, and propels regional growth. Our established platform provides a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs and investors to create meaningful partnerships and shape the future of the Southeast's entrepreneurial landscape.
Gearing up to fundraise? Amplify your venture in our high-powered Pitch Competition and Startup Showcase at Seed the South. Capture investor attention and forge connections to elevate your business.
From insightful panel discussions with diverse startup ecosystem partners to informative presentations from subject matter experts, you can be sure to learn a thing – or several – to level up your business, expand your skill set, and become a better leader.
With hundreds of industry leaders in attendance, Seed the South offers opportunities to make meaningful connections and strategically expand your network. Engage in multiple dynamic networking sessions and gain insights from inspiring conversations over the course of two days.
Seed The South is a vibrant celebration of entrepreneurship in the Southeast! Experience the energy through engaging social events and our lively Founders & Funders Welcome Party. Join us in honoring the region's innovators while fostering connections and having fun.
Innovate Charlotte is a nonprofit organization with a mission to foster a vibrant, innovation-driven entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Charlotte region. We are dedicated to supporting high-growth startups by building connections, cultivating resources, and creating opportunities that empower entrepreneurs to thrive.
gWen, Growing Women Entrepreneurs Network, is a Charlotte-based initiative that aims to accelerate growth for women entrepreneurs in the Southeast region by cultivating a founder-to-founder community centered around connections, education, mentorship, reciprocity, and access to funding opportunities.
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