Investor Network
OC Innovation Week | April 29 – May 3
Fast Pitch – April 30 @ UCI Beall Applied Innovation
Tech Innovation Forum – May 1-2 @ AV Irvine
Investors are invited to join us at Fast Pitch and Tech Innovation Forum — dynamic events that provides a platform for visionary entrepreneurs to showcase their groundbreaking ideas and innovative solutions in the realm of medical aesthetics.
All events part of OC Innovation Week are designed to facilitate invaluable networking opportunities with industry experts, fellow investors, and ambitious entrepreneurs throughout the conference and networking reception.
Investors can select an OC Innovation Week Pass and attend:
Fast Pitch
TUESDAY APRIL 30 • UCI BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION
Fast Pitch is a unique opportunity for Orange County’s tech innovators to showcase their groundbreaking ideas. Join us in celebrating innovation as the 30+ presenting companies present their cutting-edge ideas and products during the five-minute pitch sessions.
Tech Innovation Forum
WED. & THURS. MAY 1-2 • AV IRVINE
Tech Innovation Forum is the perfect place to meet new companies, connect with colleagues, and more! Set up 1:1 meetings through our event platform, learn from visionaries such as Palmer Luckey, and get a front row seat to the main stage presenting companies.
A Selection of Octane’s Investor Ecosystem
Alcon Seed Fund
Arie Capital
Arrow Electronics
Artiman Ventures
Bluestem Capital Company
Broadview Ventures
BTIG
C3 Ventures
California Technology Ventures
Carrick Capital Partners
Catalyst Health Ventures
Cedars-Sinai
Cota Capital
Cove Fund
Crosscut Ventures
Cruttenden Partners
Flying L Partners
Francisco Partners
G8 Capital
Greycroft Elevate Capital
Elevate Ventures
Expert DOJO
Finex
Holihan Lokey
Horowitz Management
Interlink Markets
InterWest Partners
K5 Ventures
Keiretsu Forum
Kleiner Perkins
Longitude Capital
Mark IV Capital
and many more!
Mayo Clinic Ventures
Mucker Capital
MVM Partners
New Enterprise Associates
Nucleus Capital
Okapi Venture Capital
Polaris Partners
SAIL Capital Partners
Salesforce Ventures
San Diego Venture Group
SC Master Fund
Sequoia Capital Israel
Silicon Valley Bank
StartEngine
SV Health Investors
Visionary Venture Fund
Octane’s Success
1,964
Companies assisted by Octane
$8.3B
Capital raised by Octane LaunchPad SBDC Alumni & supported companies*
$971.8M
Capital raised in 2023 by Octane Launchpad SBDC Alumni & supported companies
89%
LaunchPad Alumni remain operational
$6.9B
Capital in Exits (IPOs, M&As, etc.) LaunchPad SBDC Alumni & supported companies*
33,421
Jobs created by Octane LaunchPad SBDC companies* with 5,073 created in 2023
*Since 2010
All data is audited by Deloitte and validated by Dunn & Bradstreet, PitchBook, and ZoomInfo.
Investor Registration for Octane Signature Events
Join us at Octane Signature events as a qualified investor and make valuable connections in the investment community. We offer qualified investors complimentary admission, subject to specific criteria and guidelines outlined in our Investor Registration Policy.
Who Qualifies?
Qualified investors encompass professionals in the following fields:
- Venture capital, private equity, family office, and angel groups investing in technology.
- Not-for-profit organizations, venture philanthropy groups, or organizations providing funding to startups.
- Funds (mutual funds or other non-bank institutions) invested in the highlighted categories.
- Pension, endowment, foundation, or employee benefit plans invested in the highlighted categories.
- Research analysts from accredited institutions, including sell-side analysts, investment advisors, or bank groups.
Expectations for Complimentary Registration: We encourage investors receiving complimentary registrations to actively engage in our partnering system, scheduling a minimum of two meetings with entrepreneurs. This participation fosters meaningful connections, critical feedback, and opportunities for all attendees.
Registration Limits: Each organization or firm can request up to two complimentary registrations, with additional requests considered on a case-by-case basis. Octane investor members enjoy unlimited complimentary registrations.
Attendees Who do not Qualify for Complimentary Investor Registration
Please note that the following categories do not qualify for complimentary investor registration:
- Service providers/consultants to the industry
- Investment and merchant bankers.
- Firms that provide services and/or charge fees to companies in exchange for investor introductions.
- Members of economic development organizations.
- Product suppliers to the industry, including CROs and CMOs.
- Financial advisors or representatives from advisory service firms.
- Incubators and accelerators.
If you have any questions or require further information, contact us at info@octaneoc.org.
OC Innovation Week: Opening Reception
UCI Beall Applied Innovation 5270 California Ave # 100, Irvine, CAJoin us for the grand kickoff of OC Innovation Week at our Opening Reception, where excitement and innovation converge.
Fast Pitch
The Cove at UCI Applied Innovation 5270 California Ave, Irvine, CA, United StatesFast Pitch is a unique opportunity for Orange County's tech innovators to showcase their groundbreaking ideas. Participants present their pitches to a distinguished panel of judges, potential partners, and investors.