Silicon Valley Funding Summit 2026 for Tech and AI Global Startups

Welcome to SILICON VALLEY FUNDING SUMMIT produced by ENRICHERS.

Are you attending CES 2026 in Las Vegas? The Silicon Valley Funding Summit is held the day before while you are in town.

THE PROGRAM TAKES PLACE AT THE TUSCANY SUITES & CASINO

STARTUPS WHO WANT TO PITCH:

Pitching spots sell very fast.

Dont forget you can also purchase a demo table and VIP tickets.

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Produced by ENRICHers

For questions or partnership opportunities:

Email: info@enrichers.co / Tel: +1 (619) 377-8091

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INFO ABOUT ENRICHERS AND ENRICH IN THE USA

The ENRICHers Collaborative Soft-Landing Hubs in North America (USA and Canada), spun-out of the ENRICH in the USA initiative, established a Network of European Research and Innovation Centres and Hubs throughout North America that mainly acts as a central contact point for European research and innovation actors - provide smart specialization support to global research and innovation actors interested in tech collaboration and commercialization opportunities in a specific technology domain and/or specific industry. These Hubs are integrated with the local/regional ecosystems and are able to introduce US and EU R&I stakeholders into that ecosystem, so they can best take advantage of business opportunities (through Proofs of Concept and Pilots), as well as investment and other partnership opportunities.

The ENRICH in teh USA initiative, which started in April 2017, established a Network of European Research and Innovation Centres and Hubs throughout North America that mainly acts as a central contact point for European research and innovation actors - clusters, universities, R&D labs/centers, researchers, start-ups, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and corporations - seeking to grow and/or reinforce collaboration across the Atlantic. The mission of ENRICH in the USA was to provide collaboration and commercialization support services to European researchers and innovators in the USA and Canada, while facilitating their access to university-centric soft landing ecosystems, including investors, to maximize their chances of success in North America.

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HOW STARTUPS CAN REGISTER TO PITCH:

You simply register yourself to pitch. No approval is required. Your pitch package includes: 2 VIP tickets, lunch, cocktail party, and table in demo showcase showcase.

Startup Presenting Options:

> Star Pitch: 8 minutes pitch, 2 minutes q/a, demo table, 2 VIP tickets

> Deluxe Pitch: 6 minutes pitch, 2 minutes q/a, demo table, 2 VIP tickets

> Basic Pitch: 4 minutes pitch, 2 minutes q/a, demo table, 2 VIP tickets

> Demo table only, 1 VIP ticket

If you represent a geographic region or a local incubator and want to purchase time for a group of startups to pitch, contact us for custom pricing.

If you are a corporate partner such as enterprise solution provider, vendor or service provider, contact us for sponsorship options.

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SCHEDULE:

8:00-9:00 am Registration and coffee

9:00 am- 12:30 pm Session 1

TECH & INVESTING TRENDS ACROSS TECH MARKETS - SPECIAL AI FOCUS

2 rooms and 2 tracks per room.

Keynotes. Introductions and short presentations by organizers and partners, and introductions from investors. Startup Pitches.

12:30-1:30 pm Matchmaking and Networking in Demo Showcase and Lunch with Investors

1:30 - 4:30 pm Session 2 - Dedicated to EIC Beneficiaries

RAISING FUNDING & CAPITAL THROUGH UNIVERSITY ECOSYSTEMS INCLUDING ANGEL NETWORKS AND INSTITUTIONAL/CORP INVESTORS

Keynotes, Panels, Introductions and short presentations by organizers and partners, and introductions from investors. Startup Pitches.

4:30-6:00 pm Matchmaking and Networking in Demo Showcase, Awards and Reception

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HERE IS OF SAMPLE LIST OF INVESTORS ATTENDING AND JUDGING IN 2025 - NOT INCLUDING THOSE WHO WERE IN THE AUDIENCE :

• Almira Capital, Alexander Liss, Principal
• Almira Capital,Marat Valiullin, Partner
• Angel, Srini Katta
• Angel, Mojit Bathija
• Angel, Rahul Harkawat, Investor
• Angel, R. Paul Singh, Angel, Tie Angels
• Aventurine Capital Group, Avery Lu, Partner
• Bay Bridge Ventures (former CalPERS), Andrew Karsh, General Partner
• BOLD Capital Partners, Will Borthwick, Principal
• Founders Bay, Marianne Bekker, Partner
• GT Ventures, Aaron Rose, Principal
• HP Tech Ventures, Mitchell Weinstock, Venture Partner
• Jolly VC, Sunmeet Jolly, Managing Partner
• Kismet Capital, Ashley Trick, Venture Capitalist
• Langrenus Fund, Bernie Kong, Senior Manager
• LvlUp Ventures, Anto Patrex, Venture Scout
• Maya Valley Ventures, Niraj Saran, Partner
• Mighty Capital, Sarfraz Nawaz, IN residence
• Nagarro, Manish Gupta, Managing Director
• Pachamama Ventures, Karen Sheffield, Founder and Managing Partner
• Odyssey Group, Adam Grill, CEO and Group President
• Podium VC, Akif Malik, Managing Partner
• Pioneer Ventures, James Shen, Managing Partner
• Pragmatic Frontiers, Kristi Bradford
• Robin Hood Ventures, Glen Gaddy, Managing Member
• Robin Hood Ventures, Laurent Metz, Partner
• RoboSense Inc (HK.2498), Peipei Zhao, President and Board Member
• Sandhill Angels, Vijay Koduri, Angel
• Venture Atlas Labs, Elizabeth Jennings, Managing Director
• Tek Start, Howard Pokash, President
• T.Rx Capital, Jason Li, Analyst
• US Angels, John Ricci, Managing Director
• USA Ko Group, Han Ko, Managing Director
• 1004 Venture Partners, Soyoung Park, General Partner
• Sweetwater Capital Corporation, Tarby Bryant, Chairman and CEO
• Family Office, Tim Lee, Investor
• Vine Ventures, Evelyn Lee, Managing Partner
• ProForma Ventures, Gena Vazquez, Partner

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Market Areas for Startups Who Should Attend or Pitch:

CONSUMER

Advertising, AR/VR/XR, Connected cars, Consumer electronics, Consumer apps, Digital media, Ed Tech, Connected cars, Consumer electronics, Consumer apps, Digital media, eCommerce, Entertainment, Fashion, Games, Hardware, Internet of Things, Lifestyle, Media/Publishing, Metaverse, Mobile, Music /Audio, Streaming/TV, Wearables, etc.

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ENTERPRISE

Robotics, Automotive, Big Data, Clean tech, Cybersecurity, Deep tech, Drones, eCommerce, Edge, Energy and water, Frontier Tech/Space, Homeland Security, Internet of Things, Metaverse, Mobile and telecom, Retail, Security, Semiconductors, Sensors, Smart City, Transportation, Workplace, etc.

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HEALTH TECH

AgTech, Cannabis, Digital Health Solutions, Diagnostics, Fitness, Food products, Food tech, Healthcare, Health and wellness, Life sciences, Medical devices, Sports tech, etc.

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FINTECH, CRYPTO, BLOCKCHAIN

Analytics, Banking, Bitcoin, Blockchain, Crypto, Def Fi, Digital currency, eCommerce, Finance, Hedge Funds, Insurance, NFT, Personal Finance, Payment and billing, Stocks and trading, Web 3, etc.

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INVESTORS WHO WANT TO JUDGE A PANEL

Investors, we will invite you to judge a morning or afternoon session during the day with startups. You can register as VIP to attend and indicate if you want to judge a session.

Startups that should attend or pitch:

Pre-seed

Seed

Early stage

A/B rounds

Investors, Funds and Startup Ecosystems that should attend :

Angels

VCs

Corporate

Family Offices

Hedge Funds

Institutional

Private Equity

Academic

Accelerators / incubators

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THERE ARE FOUR WAYS TO ATTEND:

1. Attendee:

a. Free but excludes lunch and cocktail party.

b. VIP Tickets include lunch and cocktail party.

2. Investor:

You get a VIP ticket if you judge a morning or afternoon session.

3. Startup pitch:

Pitch from stage includes table in Demo Showcase or just host a demo table

4. Corporate or geographic region sponsor:

Purchase a sponsor package or startup package for groups of startups, to pitch and present

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PAST EVENTS TESTIMONIAL:

Endorsement from Mitchell Kominsky, Futureland Ventures:

"I am an investor in early-stage startups that are creating a more sustainable, connected, and resilient future. I recently participated as a judge for a Silicon Valley Investment Forum with Angel Launch, and was very impressed by the quality of startups. In fact, I am in discussions with one of the startups about a possible investment; and am appreciative of Angel Launch making that connection. I highly recommend other investors to judge and attend the programs, and startups to attend or pitch."

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Endorsement from Michael Gibstine, Managing Director, Hanover International:

”I work in Silicon Valley and attend many venture forums and investment summits with ENRICH. If you select one event to attend this year, I highly recommend Angel Launch events, either Silicon Valley Funding Summit on January 6 in Las Vegas or Silicon Valley Investing Summit on October 1 in San Francisco.

The events feature high quality attendees from startups, investors and corporate partners; exciting customer experience with lavish food and drinks; and exceptional attendee experience with engaging discussions. The events are impeccably organized with well crafted, thoughtful agendas addressing emerging tech trends; excellent speakers from top tier investment firms, VCs, corporate brands, andnangels; and high level networking opportunities with demo tables. I have had follow up discussionns with many high quality startups or advanced growth companies seeking capital. I highly recommend this summit to any person, company or agency that wants to bolster its connections to Silicon Valley; network with investors; meet high growth startups looking to expand their offices; and learn how toemulate Silicon Valley in your region.”