Founder/VC Speed Networking
🚀 Meet the Next Generation of VCs
Virtual Speed Networking with Chicago:Blend Fellows & Alumni
Are you a founder who’s raised (or in the process of raising) and wants to expand your investor network? Join us for a virtual networking session with emerging and active VCs from the Chicago:Blend Venture Fellowship community.
You’ll connect with Fellows who are paired with VC firms, many of whom go on to full-time roles in VC. They include former founders, PhDs, and seasoned operators who are looking to understand the founder journey and are eager to help you build relationships with funds, share insights, and open doors. Additionally, alumni of the program will join as well, all in active VC roles.
This isn’t your typical pitch session, it’s a chance to:
Swap real fundraising stories and lessons learned.
Build relationships with emerging and active investors who get the founder perspective.
Stay top-of-mind with a growing network of VCs across Chicago and beyond.
👉 Meet the Fellows
💡 About the Chicago:Blend Venture Fellowship
The Chicago:Blend Venture Fellowship is a 16-week program helping underrepresented and emerging investors break into venture capital. Fellows are paired with VC firms across the country, participate in Blend:Talks (a storytelling series highlighting key trends and insights in venture), and graduate into a powerful alumni network now working at funds like Cresset, United Airlines Ventures, Impact Engine, Chingona Ventures, and more!
To date, Chicago:Blend has helped 91% of VC seeking Fellows have landed roles in VC and 20% now writing angel checks of their own. Fellows have helped founders raise millions through intros, portfolio support, and hands-on mentorship, and this event is your chance to connect directly with them.
Come share your story, connect with future investors, and help shape how the next generation of venture supports founders like you!