VC Village Presents: Founders & Funders Chicago
VC Village is back with our next Chicago event: Founders & Funders!
We're partnering with Silicon Valley Bank, HERE Technologies, and Gildre to bring together leading investors and the fastest growing founders throughout Chicago.
After our inaugural launch event, we’re opening the room to founders with real early-stage traction (min $125K ARR).
What to Expect:
An inviting space, food, drinks, and (of course a rooftop) where investors and startup leaders can actually talk, swap perspective, and share success stories (and those of failure).
Connect with LP's, angels, funds, and family offices making an impact throughout Chicagoland.
Meet our Sponsors:
Silicon Valley Bank: Silicon Valley Bank, a division of First Citizens Bank, is the bank of the world’s most innovative companies and investors. SVB provides commercial and private banking to individuals and companies in the technology, life science and healthcare, private equity, venture capital and premium wine industries. SVB operates in centers of innovation throughout the United States, serving the unique needs of its dynamic clients with deep sector expertise, insights and connections.
HERE Technologies: As global mobility becomes increasingly connected, electrified and automated, HERE Technologies helps lead the way to a safer, greener future. Their location platform is integrated into more than 180 million vehicles across the planet, using fresh and accurate data that's been building for over 35 years. Their experience in mapmaking has made HERE one of the leading innovators in location technology and spatial intelligence.
Gildre: Gildre is the premier community for ambitious founders, supporting the vital trajectory from early-stage ideation and product-market fit through the critical scaling phase of $10K MRR to $5M ARR. Through a combination of curated peer networks, strategic mentorship, and streamlined access to fundraising feedback, the platform empowers founders to bypass common growth plateaus. With a focus on sustainable expansion and operational excellence, Gildre is shaping the future of venture by ensuring the world’s most promising innovators have the community and resources required to reach their full potential.
Location will be shared once your invitation is approved and we'll send an email 48 hours in advance on how to access the building & event location!