IN-PERSON EVENT
A curated event connecting selected Seed to Series A startups and active early-stage investors for focused 1:1 meetings, practical workshops, and meaningful relationship-building.
Applications close September 28th
APPLY NOW
My NEXT Raise brings together selected Seed to Series A startups and active early-stage investors for focused 1:1 meetings, practical workshops, and meaningful relationship-building. This event is industry agnostic. What matters is traction, clarity, and readiness.
Our group of active early-stage investors will select startups to participate in pre-scheduled meetings from 12:00 – 5:00 PM ET.
Everyone that applies may join for the afternoon and benefit from the workshops, panel discussion, and Happy Hour regardless if selected for a meeting by our group of investors.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Our group of active early-stage investors are selecting a limited number of investment-ready startups for curated 1:1 speed dating meetings.
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Currently raising a Seed to Series A round
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Demonstrated traction and revenue
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Clear use of funds and capital strategy
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Prepared to meet investors in person on October 21, 2026 in Potomac, MD
Startups not selected for 1:1 meetings are still strongly encouraged to attend, listen to the Trusted Partner Workshops and panel discussion, and join us for Happy Hour.
OUR INVESTOR COMMUNITY
MAKE EVERY CONVERSATION COUNT
Pre-scheduled, in-person meetings between vetted investor-ready founders and accredited investors.
Workshops Hosted by My NEXT Raise Trusted Partners
Tactical sessions designed to help founders strengthen positioning, diligence readiness, and capital strategy.
Topic is TBD
More information coming soon.
High-quality networking with founders, investors, and partners.
APPLICATION
Apply for the opportunity to participate in curated investor meetings and join the full afternoon of workshops, the panel discussion, and Happy Hour.
