THE DEAL LOUNGE - SERIES A+ STARTUPS & LATE STAGE FUNDS EDITION
The Deal Lounge — Series A+ Edition is a curated, executive-level capital and strategy room for companies that have moved past “promise” and into proof—and are now scaling growth, expanding distribution, and raising larger rounds with precision. This edition is built for Series A, Series B, and growth-stage founders and the institutional investors, strategics, and operators who can unlock capital, customers, and partnerships fast.
The format stays ruthless and outcome-driven: 5 minutes per company — 2-minute scale story + 3-minute investor/operator Q&A — with real-time outcomes: Pass • Follow-Up • Deal Room. The companies with the strongest signal advance into private, closed-door Deal Room conversations designed to turn traction into term sheets, strategic partnerships, and growth commitments.
Expect a room where the questions are sharper, the bar is higher, and the conversations are about unit economics, GTM efficiency, expansion strategy, hiring leadership, and durable moats—not hypotheticals. If you’re building a real company with real momentum, this is where you meet the people who can help you scale it.
How It Works
5 minutes total per session
2-minute founder pitch
3-minute rapid investor Q&A
1 founder vs. 4–5 aligned funds
Real-time outcomes: Pass • Follow-Up • Move to Deal Room
Top founders advance to private, closed-door Deal Room discussions
Who It’s For
Founders
You want serious investor feedback fast
You can pitch clearly under pressure
You’re actively fundraising or preparing to raise
Investors
You want curated deal flow
You prefer fast filtering + structured Q&A
You want follow-ups that turn into real conversations
What You Get
Founders
Direct exposure to multiple aligned funds at once
Live Q&A + clear next-step signal (Pass Follow-Up Deal Room)
A real shot at closed-door Deal Room discussions
Investors
Structured pitches with rapid diligence-style Q&A
Side-by-side comparison across the same category
Fast identification of who’s worth moving forward
Participants — Please Complete the Appropriate Intake Form (Series A+ Edition)
To ensure the best matching and overall experience, all participants are strongly encouraged to complete the relevant intake form below:
Series A+ Investor Intake
Complete this form so we can match you with growth-stage companies aligned with your check size, thesis, and partnership priorities.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKgs9uLvEIzQqP8cedqrkWPdedMxlgbvsNuFFJlgZRIGdHYA/viewform?usp=header
Series A+ Startups Intake
Founders will be matched with the most relevant investors, strategics, and operators based on your traction, stage, and growth needs.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJHQkd9UhExKYqT5DVTq8Pfr9-XStpKfRFvqDHXuBainMOOA/viewform?usp=header
Apply for a Vendor Table
Showcase your product, service, or brand to a curated room of Series A+ founders, investors, and operators—drive demos, leads, and partnerships on-site.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1XC1CTLVwwIxVgDohkRS-B1HyaS7kkPMBRfRZJj0EnHy_QQ/viewform?usp=header
Apply to Be a Sponsor
Put your brand in front of high-signal decision-makers with premium visibility, curated introductions, and partnership opportunities throughout the program.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSforhyen765W9TjLG7IeiTE9VeIuaVFMIWVihNwgEmsgXrljA/viewform?usp=header