Cenfluence Meetup: Capital Across The Corridor
Cenfluence Meetup: From Pitch to Partnership - How Innovation Gets Funded
We are bringing together founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders from across Central Florida for an evening of capital insights, live startup pitches, and connection building in the heart of Orlando.
This is not another pitch night, it’s a space designed to bridge ideas and investment, spark new partnerships, and fuel innovation across the Corridor’s 23-county region. Whether you are a founder preparing for your first raise, an investor looking to connect with Florida’s most promising startups, or a community builder supporting the ecosystem, you’ll find your people here.
What to expect
Meaningful connections with founders, investors, and community partners
Real lessons on how deals get done - from both sides of the table
Startup pitches paired with live Q&A
An open, collaborative environment that celebrates innovation at every stage
Agenda
4:00 – 5:00 PM | Check-in & Networking
5:00 – 5:20 PM | Welcome + Corridor Capital Intro
5:20 – 6:10 PM | Panel: How Investors Evaluate Startups + Founder Lessons
6:10 – 6:40 PM | Pitch & Brew (Startups take the Stage)
6:40 – 8:00 PM | Closing & Networking on the outdoor patio
🎙 Founders: If you would like to pitch at the event, apply HERE. Deadline to apply is October 16.
Hosted By:
Cenfluence is the Florida High Tech Corridor’s industry cluster initiative, designed to fuel innovation and growth for high-tech companies across Central Florida. Our mission is to forge internationally recognized industry clusters that are globally competitive resulting in significant contributions to the region's economy.
🚀 Startups & Founders — Ready to grow? → Join Cenfluence
🤝 Investors & Partners — Want to connect? → Email us and explore ways to collaborate with The Corridor