Our Impact
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How UNMET Works?
*Most UNMET events follow the structure below. Please refer to specific event page for details.
Investors
REGISTRATION
Register now to gain access to every UNMET venture conference happening in 2021. We will send tickets and additional details to all registered investors prior to each conference in 2021.
PRE-EVENT
Prior to each in-person event, investors will receive a survey that asks to select 8-10 companies that they have the most interests in talking to and the meal preferences for Networking Dinner. Investors will receive a customized one-on-one meeting schedule before the event day.
EVENT DAY
Event day is preceded by a welcome networking reception and dinner which provides a casual environment for organic connections among investors.
Event day starts with a 1 minute pitch followed by one-on-one networking.
POST-EVENT
All registered attendees will have access to the online platform three days after the event to continue to connect with founders.
Startups
APPLICATION
Submit a quick 1-minute elevator pitch along with your company’s pitch deck and details to private #UNMET network on Thumbraise.
PRE-EVENT
Accepted companies will receive an email with conference details on where to stay and how to plan for the trip. Individualized meeting schedules and on-stage 1-minute pitch order will be sent prior to the event.
EVENT DAY
Event day starts with a 1-minute pitch allowing you to pitch your business to all investors. Pitches will be followed by one-on-one networking.
POST-EVENT
All registered attendees will have access to the virtual platform three days after the event to continue to connect.
*Most UNMET events follow the structure below. Please refer to specific event page for details.
Investors
REGISTRATION
Register through the link below to gain access to every UNMET venture conference in 2021
ONBOARDING
We will send tickets and additional onboarding instructions to registered investors prior to each conference in 2021.
CONNECT
Watch company pitches and connect with founders at your own pace through our virtual event platform.
Startups
APPLICATION
Submit a quick 1-minute elevator pitch along with your company’s pitch deck and details to private #UNMET network on Thumbraise.
ACCEPTANCE
Finalists will be notified and can update company materials prior to being visible to investors.
NETWORKING
Pitch your business to investors & network with peers.
Interested investors will reach out to connect via Thumbraise.
“Spending 24 hours and meeting this many founders and investors in Middle America is fascinating.“
“If you are a company or an investor and you want to meet 15-20 potential partners, why not do it in 24-48 hours period through UNMET as opposed to over weeks and getting on planes.“
“Meeting 12-15 companies within our thesis and co-investors in 24 hours is highly efficient.“
“There are tremendous opportunities at UNMET as these companies are here to grow and look to be connected with people. UNMET is a great way to get our names out there and assist companies through that growth/transition.“
“The quantity and quality of startups, and amount of female founders and investors that UNMET is able to attract and bring to its conferences is fascinating.”
UNMET Elements
Pitches
Selected companies raising early-stage capital will have an opportunity to pitch to investors and answer questions during breakout sessions.
One-on-One Meetings
Organizers will schedule one-on-one meetings for companies and investors based on investor preferences. The event is structured to help attendees schedule at least 6-8 meetings.
Easy Virtual Access
Registered investors will have access to the virtual platform to view company pitches in the palm of their hand.