Early-Stage B2B Founders & Funders Breakfast at TechChicago Week
In collaboration with Capitalize VC and Forum Ventures, and sponsored by JustWorks, Cooley LLP & and SVB, we're bringing you the Early-Stage B2B Founders & Funders Breakfast as part of TechChicago Week. This curated, inclusive event will uplift the voices of founders from all backgrounds in the tech industry.
Who Should Attend?
Pre-seed to Series A B2B SaaS founders, especially those who identify as BIPOC, Women+, disabled, and/or LGBTQIA.
Investors & Venture Capitalists wanting access to diverse ideas and opportunities in the B2B SaaS space.
Why Attend?
Engage with a community of peers and industry leaders who recognize the importance of diversity in tech.
Connect with a wide range of founders and funders (equal numbers of each will be accepted), offering a space to learn from and acknowledge one another.
Identify areas of overlapping interest that pave the way for potential partnerships, investments, and collaborations.
Gain insights & knowledge from other attendees that could shape the trajectory of your startup or investment journey.
🔒 Venue: Revealed upon RSVP
APPROVED GUESTS
Application DOES NOT guarantee attendance. Spaces for this event are limited to maintain the quality of interactions and to ensure every participant receives optimum value. Register now - we hope to see you there.
Admitted guests will be notified via event approval (with a calendar invite).
NOTE: Invites are non-transferable. NO +1s (space is very intimate, and capacity is strictly enforced).
About Forum Ventures
Forum Ventures is the leading early-stage fund, program and community for B2B SaaS startups based in New York, San Francisco, and Toronto. Founded in 2014, we’re on a mission to make the B2B SaaS journey easier, more accessible and successful for early-stage founders. From our Studio to Accelerator to Pre-Seed fund, we have the resources and network to help founders go from zero to one.
Forum is investing in 85+ SaaS companies this year. Pitch Us here.
About Capitalize VC
Capitalize VC is a Chicago-based VC fund investing in the pre-seed stage, diverse founders in the multi-trillion dollar, rapidly growing commerce industry at the intersection of commerce enablement, commerce infrastructure, fintech, and consumer brands.
About JustWorks
Simplify your Payroll, Benefits, Compliance, and Global HR with Justworks. Our intuitive platform and human support make managing payroll, benefits, and compliance seamless. Access big-company benefits, EOR support in key markets, and transparent pricing—all designed to help you grow confidently.
Monthly Client Rebates (potential $2,500 offer value)
Eligible products and services for monthly client rebates include:
Justworks Payroll
Justworks PEO
Justworks International
Rebate Details:
The monthly client rebate is applied directly to your invoice, starting 60 days after your Justworks services go live, and continues in perpetuity.
Enjoy ongoing savings with each billing cycle for qualified referrals (worth an average of $2,500 in the first year).
Available for new customers only.
Steps to Redeem: Contact Nick Contrino from the Justworks Partnerships team at ncontrino@justworks.com to discuss your rebate and service options or click the link to get started www.justworks.com/lp/partner-page-forum
About Cooley LLP
Cooley works with startups to launch dynamic new ventures and take them forward. Their work often begins before a startup’s formation and progresses through the full evolution of the company. Cooley has been ranked the #1 firm for VC-backed IPOs for 15+ years by IPO Vital Signs. Check out Cooley’s award-winning free legal resource for founders at cooleygo.com, which offers a range of legal resources to entrepreneurs of all sizes – from formation to M&A and IPO.
About SVB
Silicon Valley Bank, a division of First Citizens Bank, is the bank of innovative companies and investors.
With 40+ years of dedication to this sector, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) has deep experience banking investors and innovation clients. Our entire business – from our solutions and technology to our credit policy and beyond – was purpose-built for high-growth companies and investors, and delivered at the speed they require.