Venture 101

February 20-21, 2025

Venture 101 Bootcamp

Thursday, February 20
12:00-6:00 p.m.
Rees-Jones Hall, TCU

Venture 101 Conference

Friday, February 21
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The Legends Club, Amon G. Carter Stadium, TCU

Join us for a dynamic two-day event hosted by the TCU Neeley Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, designed to immerse you in the world of venture capital.

Day 1: Venture 101 Bootcamp

Ideal for aspiring angel investors and those new to venture capital, this session covers essential strategies to navigate startup investing with confidence. Gain the tools and insights to make informed, impactful investments. Bootcamp attendees are encouraged to join us at Day 2.

Day 2: Venture 101 Conference

Tailored for investors, founders and entrepreneurial leaders at all experience levels, this flagship event unites visionary thought leaders, seasoned venture capitalists and innovative community voices to dive into the dynamic world of venture capital. Explore cutting-edge trends, gain inspiration from transformative success stories and forge meaningful connections that strengthen Fort Worth’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Whether you’re new to venture capital or honing advanced strategies, this event offers actionable insights and invaluable networking opportunities to advance your venture ambitions.

Register by January 31 for early bird pricing and secure your spot.

Why Attend Venture 101?

Gain Key Insights and Explore Emerging Trends

Discover cutting-edge trends in venture capital and their impact on business innovation. Learn how to navigate the venture capital landscape, understand the growth of emerging industries, develop effective fundraising strategies and receive expert guidance on building a robust investment portfolio.

Connect with Industry Leaders

Network with seasoned investors and key players in the venture space.

Be Inspired

Hear stories that showcase the power and potential of venture capital.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Venture 101 offers organizations a unique opportunity to engage with investors, entrepreneurs and community leaders through various sponsorship levels. Boost your visibility, expand your network and support the next generation of investors.

Bronze: $1,500

Table of 8 attendees
Branding on table
Name listed in the program

Silver: $3,000

All benefits from Bronze plus:

Branding in program
Opportunity to include a promotional item in event gift bags
Opportunity to host visiting speaker/guest at your table

Gold: $5,000

All benefits from Silver plus:

One (1) reserved spot for a representative at VIP/head table
Prominent branding on program, table and slides
Opportunity to include handout in event gift bags
Opportunity to lead a breakout session OR address full audience from main stage at mutually agreed upon time (~5 minutes)