Iowa Angel Investor Summit To Take Place On Nov. 19
GREATER DES MOINES, IA (Sept. 26, 2024) – The Greater Des Moines Partnership will hold an Iowa Angel Investor Summit on Tuesday, Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Landus, 220 S.W. Ninth Street in Des Moines. The one-day Summit brings together active and aspiring angel investors for a day of learning how to invest in business ventures and provide capital for startups in exchange for ownership equity.
The Summit will feature a special investor pitch event that will round out the day featuring Midwest startups actively fundraising where angel investors and fund managers can jointly invest through a special investment fund created for just this event. Attendees for this portion of the event must be accredited investors. Apply here.
“Angel investors play a vital role in fueling the growth of startups by providing the early-stage capital necessary for innovation to thrive. The Iowa Angel Investor Summit offers a unique platform for investors, both experienced and new, to connect, collaborate and invest directly in a range of successful startups across our region," said Diana Wright, Startup Community Builder at The Partnership.
Those interested in attending the Iowa Angel Investor Summit can learn more about the event and register here. The cost of attending is $50, and capacity is limited to the first 100 people.
The event is co-organized by Plains Angels, InnoVenture Iowa, Iowa Area Development Group, and The Partnership. This event is sponsored by Iowa Economic Development Authority, Dentons, UHY Advisors and BrownWinick Law.
The Partnership will also host an Angel Investor Workshop Series, a two-part event on Tuesday, Oct. 8 and Tuesday, Oct. 15 designed to equip emerging angel investors in the region with essential investment knowledge. Participants will engage in a curated curriculum through partner organizations and network with other investors across the region. Held as a pre-event to the Summit, the workshop will guide attendees in developing startup investment strategies and expanding capital within the ecosystem to drive economic opportunities for startup companies. Learn more here.
About the Greater Des Moines Partnership
The Greater Des Moines Partnership is the economic and community development organization that serves Greater Des Moines (DSM), Iowa. Together with 23 Affiliate Chambers of Commerce, more than 6,500 Regional Business Members and more than 400 Investors, The Partnership drives economic growth with one voice, one mission and as one region. Through innovation, strategic planning and global collaboration, The Partnership grows opportunity, helps create jobs and promotes DSM as the best place to build a business, a career and a future. Learn more at DSMpartnership.com.