SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Mission

Venture Week exists to strengthen each city’s founder/investor ecosystem, while bridging the gap between local & national founders, investors, executives, marketers, builders, operators, & students.

We’re creating the premier platform where innovation meets investment, bringing together the brightest minds in tech, venture capital, and entrepreneurship for 7 days.

Through curated programming, strategic networking, and community-led activations, we’re bringing together intersecting sectors, stages, and cities.

Vision

We envision a more connected, well-funded, and high-performing startup community that highlights each cities strengths, while sharing resources & knowledge from other tech hubs.

Why Venture Week Matters

Fragmented Fundraising > Founders face a scattered landscape with limited access to coordinated capital networks and structured investor connections.

Capital Gap > Early-stage venture capital remains scarce locally in most cities, forcing founders to look elsewhere or bootstrap beyond optimal growth windows.

Missing Platform > The ecosystem lacks a centralized, founder-first platform that brings together all stakeholders for meaningful connections.

The Numbers

3,000-10,000+ expected attendees at each city

60+ curated events (panels, workshops, hackathons, lunches, dinners, & more)

40+ partners & community co-hosts

2,000,000+ estimated impressions per city

7 days of programming will create lasting connections, accelerate deals, and establish new pathways.

WHO ATTENDS Venture WEEK

Founders & Startups

Entrepreneurs building the next generation of companies across all sectors of tech

Community Leaders

Ecosystem builders from accelerators, universities, & civic organizations

Investors

VCs, Angels, private equity, family offices, funds of funds - local, national, and global

Operators, Marketers, Engineers

Tech professionals of all levels, looking to educate, collaborate, and assist startups

Corporate Partners

Enterprise leaders seeking partnerships, innovation, & emerging technologies

SPONSOR BENEFITS at a glance

Citywide Brand Visibility

Your logo & message across a week-long experience, reaching thousands of attendees, both in-person & digitally

Multi-Channel Exposure

Featured placement in newsletters, social media campaigns, digital assets, physical materials, and on-site signage

Direct Access to Decision Makers

Connect meaningfully with founders, investors, and ecosystem leader through curated touchpoints

First-Mover Advantage

Position your brand at the forefront of each city’s tech community

SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

PLEASE NOTE:

Sponsorship runs until 6 months after last day of Venture Week in your city

Packages below are on a per-city basis

Sponsors can cover any number of cities

COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIP TIERS

( per city )

Friend - $1,000

  • small logo on official website

  • inclusion in group thank-you email to all attendees

  • inclusion in group social media shoutout

Supporter - $3,000

  • ALL Supporter benefits, plus

  • dedicated social media spotlight post

  • mention in newsletter

Partner - $5,000

  • ALL Partner benefits, plus

  • lead data for one segment of attendees (founders, investors, executives, marketers, etc.)

  • small logo on printed marketing materials

  • 30-second video feature post on social channels

TOP SPONSORSHIP TIERS

( per city )

Silver - $10,000

  • medium logo on all Venture Week digital assets & platforms

  • 500-character dedicated email blast

  • dedicated social media post

  • complete attendee list (emails, LinkedIn links)

Gold - $25,000

  • ALL Silver benefits, plus

  • outdoor print advertisement with logo & custom QR code

  • co-branded direct mail campaign sent to 2,500 mailboxes

  • 2 full-page ads in booklet (10k distribution)

  • logo/mention on all press releases

Platinum - $50,000

  • ALL Gold benefits, plus

  • 2 outdoor advertisements with logo & custom QR code

  • co-branded direct mail campaign sent to 5,000 mailboxes

  • paid social media campaign

  • dedicated email newsletter blast

Diamond - $100,000

  • ALL Platinum benefits, plus

  • 2 dedicated email newsletter blasts per city

  • 2 paid social media campaigns per city

  • largest logo placement on website/city

  • branded opening day event

year-round co-branded van

( $500k Minimum )

*wrapped Sprinter van on East or West Coast, attending all Venture Week events, in addition to other major tech events

BECOME A SPONSOR TODAY

Ready to join?

Venture Week represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to align your brand with the city’s transformation into a world-class startup ecosystem.

Early sponsors will be recognized as founding partners, who invested in the community at a pivotal moment.

Spaces are limited, and we’re accepting sponsors on a first-come, first-served basis. The best packages & positioning go to those who commit early.

Next Steps:

1.) Review the sponsorship tiers & benefits

2.) Fill out & submit the form below

3.) Schedule a brief call to discuss your goals

4.) Receive a custom sponsorship agreement

5.) Sign & submit payment to secure your spot

6.) Provide assets to start maximum exposure

TIMELINE

Sponsorship packages are issued on a rolling basis