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Where flirty founders and thirsty funders talk trash, close loops, and maybe even rounds.
Looking for the one to take your climate solution to the next level? Tired of awkward pitch decks and ghosting after demo day? Join us for a flirty, fast-paced session where sparks fly between funders and founders in the name of climate innovation. Inspired by the classic 70s game show, The Dating Game, but with a cheeky climate twist and terrible costumes. This session pairs hot startups with eligible investors ready to commit (term sheet optional). Our contestants will ask spicy, revealing questions to a panel of anonymous funders:
“What’s your idea of a perfect weekend: deep tech, deep due diligence, or deep decarbonization? Do you prefer a clean cap table or a dirty term sheet? Is it passion or portfolio theory that brings you here today?”
We’ll find out the answers to questions like these—and many more—as founders and funders test their chemistry live on stage! Expect steamy banter, audience costumes, and a whole lot of double entendre as we explore what makes a funder-founder relationship really click. Will the chemistry be right? Will someone pop the question (“Can I lead your round?”)? Or will it end in a very polite “We’ll circle back”?
This is your chance to see—and maybe even spark—the kind of partnership that can change the world (or at least close a seed round).
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