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InvestMidwest highlights startups with the most promise in the Midwest region, or seeking to use the Midwest as a launching pad. The conference provides an ideal opportunity for entrepreneurs to raise capital and all attendees to make new connections. InvestMidwest will be in Kansas City this year and will have 2 valuable sessions scheduled for investor networking in addition to the 50+ company pitches across agri-food, medical, supply chain, water, energy, digital health, and other digital technologies:

• a roundtable session for VC fund managers to share operational challenges and best practices
• an investor dinner

There is a 10% off discount code or NVCA members. Please reach out to membership@nvca.org to access the discount code. Members should select the investor package and enter the discount code to register.

The NVCA Leadership Awards Dinner brings together the leaders shaping the future of venture for an evening of recognition and community.

We’ll celebrate standout individuals and firms moving the industry forward, with time for the conversations and moments that define what makes this industry so special.

This event is for VCs only. If you are interested in sponsoring this event, please reach out to Jason Vita (jvita@nvca.org).

Event Details: 

May 14, 2026 | Rosewood Sand Hill

Room block information will be available after registering

Dress code:

Smart Casual (Jeans are fine – we want you to be comfortable outside!)

Ticket Pricing: 

Member:

• Single Ticket (1), $850
• Half Table (5), $4,200
• Full Table (9), $7,500

Non-member

• Single Ticket (1), $1,200
• Half Table (5), $6,000
• Full Table (9), $10,800

Member pricing should automatically display if you are an NVCA member. If you are not seeing the discounted pricing when you go to register, please reach out to Jenny Zemel (jzemel@nvca.org).

As AI becomes increasingly central to venture investing, 500 Global has designed a focused program for experienced investors and fund managers who want to deepen their AI expertise and sharpen their ability to identify, evaluate, and invest in high-quality AI startups. This 4-day, in-person program conducted in the San Francisco Bay area aims to spark meaningful dialogue and challenge conventional thinking. Through curated discussions and contrarian debates, the program seeks to help investors gain confidence in evaluating AI startups while connecting them with global AI funds, founders, and ecosystem partners. Hear from a carefully selected lineup of some of the leading AI investors and practitioners who are actively shaping the future of the AI ecosystem. Applications are open through April 30 for the June 1–4 program.

RAISE GP Day provides tactical sessions on fundraising, marketing, and firm-building, led by leading LPs, GPs and operators.

Open to 300 GPs and bridged directly into RAISE Week across San Francisco, the broadest gathering of LPs and emerging managers in venture capital.

What GP Day is:

• A full day of programming for venture managers — October 21, 2026, San Francisco

• Masterclasses taught by experienced operators and GPs

• LP panels featuring investors actively backing emerging managers

• Workshops on fundraising, marketing, and firm-building

• Open to 300 GPs who apply to RAISE

Applications open May 1, 2026. Join the RAISE GP Day community now to be notified the moment they do. Do you have questions about RAISE GP Day 2026? Read the full FAQ.