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AngelCon 2026

Rod & Hammer Rock 855 Aerovista Pl, San Luis Obispo

Six innovative and disruptive startups compete for $100,000+ in investment funding to help grow their business. Cal Poly’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will host six brilliant tech-driven startups from Central California in a pitch competition to win $100,000+ in equity-backed funding at the eighth annual AngelCon on Thursday, April 30th at 5 p.m. The hybrid event will take place in person at Rod & Hammer Rock and stream on YouTube Live. Agenda:5-6PM Dinner & Networking w/ Startups (in-person only)6-7:15PM Startups Pitch7:15PM Winner Announcements - Audience + Investment Choice Startup Finalists: TBD Visit sbdc.calpoly.edu for more information.

$10 – $85

Coffee & Conversation w/ AngelCon 2025 Investor Panel

872 Higuera St San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 872 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo

Register 8:30 - 9:30 AM - Keynote Speakers 9:30-10:00AM In- Person Networking Angel investors—also known as private, seed, or angel funders—are individuals who provide critical financial backing to startups or entrepreneurs, typically in exchange for equity in the business. Although AngelCon is best known as an annual pitch competition, the journey to becoming an investor is actually a year-long training experience culminating in this exciting event. In this panel discussion, AngelCon 2025 investors will reflect on their journey, discuss key factors they look for in startups, and host an interactive Q&A session with attendees.  

Free

AngelCon 2025

Rod & Hammer Rock 855 Aerovista Pl, San Luis Obispo

Six brilliant tech-driven startups from Central California compete in a pitch competition to win $100,000+ in equity-backed funding at the eighth annual AngelCon on Thursday, May 1st at 5 p.m. The hybrid event will take place in person at Rod & Hammer Rock and stream on YouTube Live. Purchase tickets here!   Agenda: 5-6PM Dinner & Networking w/ Startups (in-person only) 6-7:15PM Startups Pitch 7:15-7:25PM Audience Choice Voting/Investors Deliberate 7:30PM Winner Announcements - Audience + Investment Choice Early Bird Tickets (Jan 31-Mar 4) Virtual - $10 In Person - $65 Full Price Tickets (Mar 5-Apr 30) Virtual - $20 In Person - $80

$10 – $80