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[Founder Application] Early-Stage Venture Summit, Powered by FLF & Welcome Reception (May 6-7, 2026)
Embarc Collective’s Early Stage Venture Summit, Powered by FLF, is an annual two-day event connecting early-stage tech founders with pre-seed, seed, and angel investors.
Join us from May 6-7 for an incredible summit that will feature presentations from founders of select Embarc Collective member companies, offering firsthand insight into innovative startups and emerging opportunities. The summit will also include a welcome reception and a full day of interactive sessions with high-value networking opportunities. Designed to elevate both startup and investment strategies, this summit creates meaningful connections between founders and investors, shaping Florida’s early-stage ecosystem.
The Early Stage Venture Summit, Powered by Florida Funders, is designed for founders who are actively building and preparing to raise. This event is a strong fit if you are:
Making less than $1M in ARR
Working full-time on your startup
Preparing to raise a Pre-Seed or Seed round in the near future
Welcome Reception
Join us for networking and light bites from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM on Day 1 of the Summit! Stay tuned for the announcement of our welcome reception location and sponsor.
What do Founders walk away with
Strategies to refine their product, build teams, and gain a deeper understanding of what Investors look for when evaluating startup opportunities.
Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and applicants can expect to hear from us as decisions are made. The final application deadline is Monday, April 27, at 12:00 PM.