TAG Invest Connect
$10,000 1st Place & $5,000 2nd Place Competition Prizes!
TAG INVEST CONNECT is an annual event that connects underrepresented tech entrepreneurs (BIPOC and other disadvantaged Georgians) with the opportunity to pitch to investors looking for innovative startups.
This event is open to underrepresented technology business stages ranging from seed to series A.
An exclusive event connecting investors with minority tech entrepreneurs. These early-stage Georgia-based startups will have:
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An opportunity to connect with 40+ top-tier investors
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Receive individual, private pitch competition coaching from seasoned investorsÂ
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The opportunity to pitch at two main events, both TAG Connect and TAG Invest Connect
Pitch Competition Applications
- Opens: TBA
- Closes: TBA
Competitor Qualifications
- B2C or B2B
- Start-Up to Medium-sized technology based businesses
- Minority-Owned Businesses
- Series A
- Seed
Event Details
Date: TBA
Location: TBA
Founder Presentations: TBA
Networking Session: TBA
2024 Finalists
2024 TAG Invest Connect Panel Judges
Allyson Eman
Venture Atlanta Conference
Junior Gaspard
Fulcrum Equity Partners
Aaron Hurst
Dogwood Ventures
Scott Lopano
Tech Square Ventures
Sig Mosley
Zane Ventures
Shachar Oren
Sound Media Ventures
Co-Chair, Committee Members, and Pitch Coaches
Larry McHugh
Chair
Angel Investor
Marcelo Bernal
President/COO
MassPay
Avoilan Bingham
General Manager
Drive Capital
Dr. Loretta Daniels
Interim Executive Director, TAG Education Collaborative
Technology Association of Georgia
Ann McDonald
Director, Business Development
Morris, Manning, & Martin, LLP
Joe Radest
Managing Partner
Radest Ventures Inc.
Alan Taetle
General Partner
Noro-Moseley Partners
Program Sponsors & Investors
