

NYC Coffee Club | Early-Stage B2B Founders & Funders
Calling all early-stage B2B tech founders and funders!
👋 I'm Olivia, Partner @ Forum Ventures, and there are few things I like more than coffee and community.
☕ I'm excited to host our Feb coffee meet up with Alice, Naomi, and Lauren from the Forum team, alongside Antonio Calderon from Distributed Ventures, in partnership with Escalon, and bring together early-stage B2B tech founders and VCs in NYC.
Request a spot to join and we'll let you know if you're in!
IDEAL GUESTS
Founders and investors focused on the early-stage (pre-Series A) B2B & AI landscape. Especially those who are under-represented in tech, which can include (but are not limited to): Black, Brown, Latinx, LGBTQ+, Female + non-binary founders and funders.
About Forum Ventures
Forum Ventures is the leading early-stage fund, accelerator and AI venture studio for B2B startups. Founded in 2014, we’re on a mission to make the journey easier, more accessible, and successful for early-stage founders.
Forum is investing in 65+ SaaS companies this year. Pitch Us here.
We're also starting 8 companies in our venture studio. If you have an idea, have lived a pain point, and are ready to start a company with the support of a full stack team, tell us why you’d be a great founder for our AI Venture Studio.
About Distributed Ventures
Distributed Ventures is a venture capital firm that engages in early-stage investments in the risk ecosystem innovation within the employer solutions, insurtech, and fintech sectors. The company offers Seed and Series A funding, typically from $1-5 million, and aims for a 15-20% ownership stake in the businesses it invests in. Distributed Ventures utilizes its network and expertise to assist portfolio companies in developing enterprise distribution channels and go-to-market strategies.
About Escalon Services
Escalon Services provides end-to-end back-office solutions, including accounting, HR, and tax services, designed to support the growth of startups and scaling companies. Our seasoned CFO advisors specialize in financial modeling, strategic planning, and due diligence readiness, helping founders and finance teams navigate fundraising and operational complexities. By managing your back-office needs, we empower you to focus on innovation and growth.