VC Happy Hour
Join Us for an Exclusive Investor Happy Hour with Chicago:Blend & V2:VC! 🍸🎉
Catering provided by FARE
Designed for investors only. Good vibes and great company. No pitches, no pressure. 🤝
Calling all venture capitalists and angel investors—let’s gather for an evening of great food, meaningful conversations, and relaxed networking with peers and our newest Chicago:Blend Venture Fellows, a talented cohort of aspiring investors who bring diverse perspectives, deep industry insights, and fresh deal flow opportunities.
Check out Cohort 8 👉 here!
Each Fellow is paired with a VC host during the program, gaining hands-on experience and access to emerging startups. Whether you're looking to expand your network, gain market insights, or build long-term connections, this is an evening you won’t want to miss.
To date, 91% of Fellows who have applied to a VC role have landed a role in VC. Additionally, 11 startups have been funded as a result of a Fellow introduction with 8 of them being led by a founder from an underrepresented founder.
More about V2:VC
V2:VC is a community of pre-partner venture capital professionals rooted in Chicago and connected beyond. Their mission is to build meaningful connections that amplify impact across Chicago’s growing venture ecosystem. They are a network of 200+ (and growing!) like-minded yet diverse individuals—VCs, CVCs, family office investors, angel groups, and private equity professionals—brought together to foster community, share knowledge, and deepen relationships.