CTRL+ALT RESPAWN - SHARK TANK DEAL LOUNGE
CTRL+ALT RESPAWN - Shark Tank Deal Lounge
CTRL+ALT RESPAWN: Shark Tank Deal Lounge
Sponsored by Elizabeth Premazzi
Hosted by INNOVAT3 / Medallion XLN / Media Angels
CTRL+ALT RESPAWN: Deal Lounge is not a networking mixer — it’s a capital challenge.
Founders step into the arena for 15 minutes in front of 5 investment funds from their industry.
One company. Five funds. Fifteen minutes.
Can the startup convince the funds to deploy capital?
Founders pitch. Investors judge. Deals get sparked
📍 Location: House of Web3, Presidio, San Francisco
📅 Date: Friday, December 12, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Event Overview
This is a high-stakes capital challenge built for the innovation economy.
Not a networking mixer — a focused investment arena.
Each startup enters an industry-specific session where one founder presents directly to five sector-aligned investment funds at the same time, with a single objective: advance to the Deal Room.
The Format
5-minute pitch session
2-minute founder pitch + 3-minute rapid investor Q&A1 founder vs. 4-5 funds
All investors aligned by sector and investment thesisReal-time investor scoring
Pass • Follow-Up • Move to Deal RoomDeal Room advancement
Founders selected move into deeper, closed-door funding discussions
No table-hopping.
No casual introductions.
Just concentrated, decisive capital conversations.
Agenda
11:00 AM — Welcome Lunch
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM — IN3 CC Meetup
Town Hall–Style Panel Discussion
Innovative Solutions to the Housing Crisis
1:30 PM – 1:45 PM — Networking Break
1:45 PM – 2:00 PM — Sponsor Appreciation
Thank You to CTRL+ALT RESPAWN Sponsor: Elizabeth Premazzi
Elizabeth Premazzi is the architect behind 1900 Broadway in Oakland, the landmark tower that reshaped the city’s skyline and its innovative coworking hub, Stak Space.
With 24 years of international experience spanning Brazil, Denmark, China, Africa, and the United States, she has led the development of over 11 million square feet of residential, hospitality, and cultural projects.
Her work has been featured in San Francisco Chronicle, Multi-Housing News, and Hola China. Elizabeth is recognized for creating human-centered, high-end spaces that foster community, connection, and long-term impact.
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM — Deal Lounge: Round 1
Judges
A curated group of investors joining us on December 12 at the House of Web3 for high-quality founder–investor matchmaking across AI, Climate, FinTech, HealthTech, Creator Economy, Robotics, Web3, Gaming, Real Estate Innovation, and Deep Tech.
Preethy Padmanabhan
Executive-in-Residence, Emergent Ventures
Seed-stage investor
Typical check size: $500,000 – $2,000,000
Ellen Demaso
Venture & Capital Partner, Plus Ultra Capital Partners
Series A investor
Typical check size: $2,000,000+
Professor PK
CEO, Business Optima
Seed-stage investor
Typical check size: $25,000 – $100,000
Rahini Kathirvelu
Angel Investor
Seed-stage investor
Typical check size: $25,000 – $100,000
Apply to participate:
🔹Startups — https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfHpfvM16JUammxZVImznUW7faztcaohrsH7s_vkXJntNEbYg/viewform
🔹 Investors — https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScN83XdzAkC64Ef9LxII4WmSnBd_-8u1b2OJ_6UoXW8u88Bkg/viewform
Who Should Attend
Founders (Seed → Growth)
Innovators building in AI, Climate, FinTech, HealthTech, Consumer, Deep Tech, Web3, and emerging frontier sectors — ready to pitch your vision in five minutes flat.
Investors & Funds
Angels, VCs, family offices, CVCs, and syndicate leads seeking curated deal flow, high-signal founders, and pipeline expansion.
Operators & Partners
Accelerators, ecosystem builders, and strategic partners looking to support founders and tap into an active deal-making environment.
Thank you all partners!
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