Startups
Applications are now live for NorCal AngelCon 2025!
We are seeking a diverse set of companies to be considered for funding. Innovators, risk takers and disruptors alike are encouraged to compete for $100,000+ in equity-backed funding and non-dilutive capital.
To be eligible to compete, your startup must:
Demonstrate a completed proof of concept with an MVP and/or early revenue.
Indicate potential for scalability and high growth.
Maintain the team or talent to execute on said high growth.
Be based in the Greater Sacramento region (Sacramento, Yolo, Placer, El Dorado, Nevada, Yuba, Sutter, and Butte counties) or affiliated with members of the Sacramento Entrepreneurial Growth Alliance (Carlsen Center, Traction Lab, Growth Factory, StartupSac, AgStart, CleanStart, FourthWave, and more).
The application deadline is only the start of preparing materials for review by the angels. There are three rounds in the application process:
Round 1: Online application – investors review and choose 12 to 20 Semifinalists (Applications close - August 1st)
Round 2: All Semifinalists pitch to investors. Investors choose up to 6 finalists (October 15th)
Round 3: Finalists pitch at a live event. Audience Choice and Investment winner will be chosen. (November 19th)
If selected as a semifinalist, we require attendance and engagement in a mandatory investor readiness series. This program will run weekly (virtually and in-person) on Wednesdays from 3pm to 5pm from September 3rd through October 8th.
This program and opportunity is brought to you by the Carlsen Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in partnership with the Growth Factory through the Sacramento Entrepreneurial Growth Alliance funded in part by the California Office of the Small Business Advocate's (CalOSBA) Accelerate CA program.
For any questions please reach out to info@sacgrowthalliance.com
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AngelCon is seeking a diverse set of companies to be considered for funding. We are looking for innovators, risk takers and disruptors alike to compete for $85,000+ in angel funding with an additional prize of $20,000 in non-dilutive funding. Applicants should fit with the following criteria:
Demonstrate a completed proof of concept with an MVP and/or early revenue.
Have potential for scalability and high growth.
Have a team with the ability to execute.
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The application deadline is only the start of preparing materials for review by the angels. There are three rounds in the application process, see “Startups” tab for full timeline.
Round 1: Online application – investors review and choose 12 Semi-finalists
Round 2: Top 12 Semi-finalists pitch to investors. Investors choose 6 finalists
Round 3: Top 6 finalists pitch at a live event. Audience Choice and Investment winner will be chosen.
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The Investor Readiness program is a two month-long intensive process led by a team of experts from the Growth Factory and Carlsen Center. The program includes in-depth executive summary and pitch deck review, as well as weekly bootcamp sessions in prepartion for becoming fundable. The program will help you prepare for the Due Diligence portion of the program. This is a requirement for those selected to engage in further rounds of the program.