​Seattle's only venture conference devoted to Consumer and CPG

​Join us for a full day dedicated to the region’s most promising early-stage Consumer and CPG startups.  With over 20% of recent local angel investment flowing into the consumer sector, this event reflects the growing momentum behind early-stage brands across categories including food and beverage, personal care, consumer electronics, marketplaces, home goods, and retail innovation.

​Ten carefully selected startups will present their businesses to an expert panel and a room of peers, mentors, and early-stage investors. Whether you're building, advising, or investing in high-growth consumer brands, this is an opportunity to connect with the people shaping the future of the sector in our region.

​Schedule

​1:00-1:30 PM Registration

​1:30-2:30 PM Conference Opening and Discussion Panel

​Opening Introductions
Ron Wiener, Chief Mechanic @ Venture Mechanics
Greta Remington, CMO @ Venture Mechanics

​Discussion Panel: Consumer & CPG Investing in 2025

​First Round Presentations

Five highly-vetted Consumer/CPG startups will compete for top spot. Each of the companies will have 12 minutes to pitch, followed by 8 minutes of Q&A with the investor panel, and 8 minutes of Q&A with LPs in the audience.

​Companies TBA after the final selection is completed.

2:35 - 3:05 Company 1
3:05 - 3:35 Company 2
-- Break —
3:50 - 4:20 Company 3
4:20 - 4:50 Company 4
4:50 - 5:20 Company 5
5:20 - 5:30 Judges award Best Investment Opportunity
-- Break —

Second Round Presentations

Five highly-vetted Consumer/CPG startups that are earlier in stage will each present to draw investors to their tables immediately after the stage portion of the event. Each of the companies will have 3 minutes to pitch, followed by 3 minutes of Q&A with the investor panel.

Companies TBA after the final selection is completed.

5:45 - 5:51 Company 6
5:52 - 5:58 Company 7
5:59 - 6:05 Company 8
6:06 - 6:12 Company 9
6:15 - 6:30 Closing Remarks

Afterparty

​Investors and founders can visit together at the companies' demo tables in the Embraer Room, while a light dinner and adult beverages are served. 

​Details

​Parking is always free and easy at Venture Mechanics. Please arrive by 1PM. On-stage portion of the event runs from 1:30 to 6:30 PM with breaks. Light dinner and adult beverages will be served at 6:30pm. Guests are welcome to stay until 8:30 to visit with the startup founders at their respective demo tables.

​We look forward to seeing you there!

​The deadline for startups to apply to present at this conference is August 15, 2025. Apply here.