Investor Dinner – Weston, MA: Co-Hosted by VU Venture Partners, Other VC Funds, & Supported By TopContenders Network
Join us for an exclusive, invitation-only Co-Hosted Capital investor dinner in Weston ( or nearby city), MA (25 Min from Boston / Cambridge), on Friday, September 26th, 2025, from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM, to see VC Funds and Startups present and a keynote presenation from VU Venture Partners.
What are "Co-Hosted Capital" events? The concept was developed by Venture University (VU) to create a global event series where investment fund managers collaboratively co-host events for LP investors. These events advance VU's mission to support the education and networking of fund managers and LP investors.
How to Apply for Attendance...
Apply & Attend for Free (LPs & Startup Founders):
LP Investors: Angels, Family Offices, Fund-of-Funds, etc.
Startup Founders: Reserved for up to 5 startup founders who will be selected to present.
Apply to Co-Host & Present or Attend (VC Investors):
VC Investors (Presenting): Up to 5 VC Funds will be selected. Free to apply and if selected you will join as a Co-Host of the Co-Hosted Capital event with a $500 sponsorship.
VC Investors (Attending): Up to 5 VC funds who want to attend with a $250 sponsorship.
Seating is extremely limited. RSVP as early as possible. RSVPs will be reviewed and selected based on quality of LPs, Founders, & VC Investors to ensure a high-value of connections and discussion. If you are interested in attending:
Provide a Few Details & RVSP
Receive Confirmation – If a seat is available and you're selected to attend, you will receive email accepting your RSVP.
Event Schedule:
6:30 - 7:00pm: Networking.
7:00 - 7:10pm: Welcome Presentation. Thanking our Sponsors (Venture University - World's Leading Investor Accelerator, Finally Admin - Investment Administrator, Bonded - Investor Syndicate Platform, VU Talent - Talent Acquisition, and Top Contender's Network - Startup Network).
7:10 - 8:00pm: Up to 5 VC Funds and up to 5 Innovative Startups Presenting (5 - 10 Minutes Each). We will feature select investors and startups from the Cambridge / Boston innovation ecosystem, giving you a glimpse of the innovation energy and calibre of projects connected to our network.
8:00 - 9:00pm: Dinner & Keynote Presentation from VU Venture Partners. Learn about VU Venture Partners, a top 2% performing early stage global venture capital fund, focusing on the largest actionable market opportunities and solving humanities biggest challenges, such as AI, Robotics, SpaceTech, and Longevity, etc. and an investor in 25+ unicorns and 20+ multi-billion-dollar exits.
9:00 - 9:30pm+: Networking.
This will be an intimate gathering, bringing together a select group of Startup Founders, VC Funds, and LP Fund Investors for an evening of networking, conversations around innovation, and fine dining.
Why Attend?
See a select group of VC Funds & Innovative Startups present.
Keynote Speaker: J. Skyler (Sky) Fernandes (Top 100 Powerlist VC, Co-Founder & General Partner at VU Venture Partners), sharing insights on VUVP's track record as a top 2% performing VC Fund, with over 100+ portfolio companies. Come learn about case studies on some of VUVP's 8+ unicorns, such as SpaceX, OpenAI, Figure AI, Neuralink, Anduril, Wayflyer, Flyr Labs, and other successful exits, such as VUVP's recent $500M exit with Touchcast (3x in 12 months), Beyond Meat (2xing entire fund), and Bear Flag Robotics (9x in 13 months). VUVP's senior partners have a track record of over 25+ unicorns and over 20+ multi-billion-dollar exits.
Exclusive Networking – Connect with high-calibre LP investors and industry leaders in a curated, business-friendly setting designed to foster meaningful relationships.
Premium Dining Experience – Enjoy an exceptional meal at one of Weston's finest venues (location to be revealed after registration and once approved).
The dress code is business casual.
Guests are welcome to invite other investors who may also be a strong fit for their interest in investing in startups, venture capital funds, or joining Vennture University's Venture Capital Investor Accelerator. Please either include their name in your RSVP response or have them register separately using the event link.
For questions, please contact Darryl Bandoro at [email protected]. We look forward to hosting you for an evening of insights, connections, and exceptional dining.
Event Disclaimer (Networking & Education Only)
This invitation-only gathering is for networking and educational purposes only. Presentations, discussions, and materials shared at the event do not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities and should not be relied upon as investment advice.
No General Solicitation. Public promotion or general solicitation of any securities is not permitted at this event. If any issuer intends to rely on Rule 506(c) of Regulation D, they are solely responsible for complying with all requirements of that exemption, including verifying accredited investor status of prospective investors and ensuring that any communications meet 506(c) standards. Otherwise, communications must remain private, non-public, and consistent with Rule 506(b) (no general solicitation).
Offers, if any, only via official documents. Any potential investment opportunity, if pursued, will be made only through definitive offering documents (e.g., a private placement memorandum, subscription agreement, and related risk disclosures) provided by the issuer, and only to eligible investors in jurisdictions where such offering is lawful.
No performance guarantees. Any discussion of past performance or forward-looking statements is inherently uncertain and not indicative of future results.
By attending, participants agree not to record, publish, or broadly distribute pitch content, slides, or materials in a manner that could be construed as general solicitation, and acknowledge that presenters and sponsors are not acting as broker-dealers or investment advisers to attendees.