🚀 Billion Dollar Impact - A GFX Backyard Series
​We’re kicking off the GFX Backyard Series with a moment that reflects the growing momentum across Sacramento’s startup and innovation economy.
​Join us for the public unveiling of PLANA — a pioneering aerial mobility company that has selected Sacramento as its U.S. headquarters, with plans to raise over $2 billion in investment over the next 5–8 years to fully manufacture and launch its commercial operations.
​This event is more than a launch. It’s a signal that Sacramento is no longer underestimated — and is becoming a serious hub for bold ventures, emerging technologies, and billion-dollar impact.
​You’ll hear the vision behind PLANA, KORA Power, and Azimuth AI that are shaping the future of our region, explore the economic and workforce opportunity, and discover how business leaders, investors, developers, and civic partners can engage now to help bring it all to life.
​This is not a pitch night — it’s a gathering for builders and enablers.
​What to Expect:
​✅ A first look at PLANA, its regional economic impact, and its vision for the future of mobility
✅ Founder showcases from Growth Factory portfolio companies shaping the future of AI, Deep Tech, Clean Tech, and Mobility
✅ Networking with 200+ builders, VCs, LPs, developers, corporate executives, and civic champions
✅ A launchpad to GFX 2026
​This is where vision meets velocity — and where Sacramento claims its place as California’s innovation testbed.
​👉 Space is limited. RSVP is required.
About the GFX Backyard Series
​The GFX Backyard Series is a curated sequence of gatherings hosted by Growth Factory Ventures, designed to spotlight the ventures, leaders, and ecosystem partners building transformative companies in Sacramento region and beyond.
​Each event in the series brings together investors, founders, civic leaders, and business champions to collaborate on unlocking the entrepreneur ecosystem potential — right here in California’s backyard.
​The October 21st event is the first in the series, leading up to the GFX 2026 Finale — a large-scale regional showcase of bold ventures, breakthrough innovation, and ecosystem collaboration on a national stage.
​About Growth Factory Ventures
​Growth Factory Ventures is an early-stage venture firm and studio based in Sacramento, investing in bold founders building high-impact companies across multiple disciplines and industries. The firm has invested in over 70 startups through its first fund and has launched its Fund II.
​For more information, visit growthfactory.vc or reach out at [email protected].
Let’s build the Backyard Advantage together.