3 Rivers Venture Fair
The 3 Rivers Venture Fair is a prominent showcase of promising, privately-held, capital-seeking technology and biotech companies from the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and East Coast regions. Since its successful debut in 2002, the 3 Rivers Venture Fair has grown impressively in both size and stature.
One of the most highly-regarded investment events in the Northeast, this two-day event draws some of the Nation’s most prominent investors and venture capitalists who are seeking lucrative investment opportunities among the always-impressive roster of featured companies from Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, Kentucky, New York, Indiana, Michigan, West Virginia, in addition to companies from the D.C. and northern Virginia regions.
The 3 Rivers Venture Fair includes presentations from dozens of participating companies, an exhibit showcase that features presenting companies and other organizations, keynote addresses from internationally renowned experts, and more.
The first 3 Rivers Venture Fair made its much-heralded premiere in April 2002 and drew an impressive audience of leading investors. The first 3 Rivers Venture Fair was instrumental in helping featured companies raise more than $50 million in investment capital. Today, the total money raised collectively by the Fair’s preeminent roster of past participants has exceeded $300 million.
When is it?
September 21-22, 2011
Where is it?
PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Who is presenting/hosting the Fair?
The 3 Rivers Venture Fair is being organized, presented and hosted by the Pittsburgh Venture Capital Association (www.thepvca.org).
Who supports the Fair?
The 3 Rivers Venture Fair is sponsored by dozens of leading business and academic institutions, venture capitalists and top-tier service organizations from the region. Interested parties should contact, Kelly Szejko at 412-220-9193.
Who will be attending?
Venture capitalists from Silicon Valley, Baltimore, Boston, Washington, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and elsewhere will attend the 3 Rivers Venture Fair where they will be joined by professional service providers and entrepreneurs who serve the technology and venture capital communities. Investors from marquee venture firms from around the country and well-connected private investors will be among the notable attendees who will be scouting out new deals.
What kind of companies should apply to present or exhibit?
Any technology or life sciences company that is planning to raise venture capital in the near future should apply. The 3 Rivers Venture Fair is an ideal, proven forum to capture the attention of top investors.
How do companies apply?
Simply fill out an online application at www.3RVF.com.
Deadlines and Costs?
Applications will be accepted on a rolling process beginning March 15, 2011. Once all slots are filled, additional applications will not be accepted. Please note that all companies selected will be required to attend a one-day mandatory Bootcamp in August 10, 2011, at PNC Park in Pittsburgh that will help them prepare their investor presentations.