MADISON — Greater Madison’s most promising early-stage companies will have the chance to promote their work, connect with investors and potentially join an exclusive delegation of Madison-area startups in meetings with global venture investment firms, all as part of a new business pitch contest called Pressure Chamber. The live competition will be held in conjunction with the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce neXXpo: Business in Fast Forward on April 8 at the Alliant Energy Center.
Chamber President Zach Brandon said the contest is another example of the Chamber’s work to support new business creation and visibility for the area’s growing startup community.
“There are many examples of new business innovation happening right here, right now,” said Brandon. “The Pressure Chamber will be a stage to showcase that work at home, in Silicon Valley and beyond.”
To be eligible, companies must be members of the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce, be located in Dane County, and have raised at least $25,000 in private equity, excluding personal investment from founders
The winner of the Pressure Chamber will join a delegation of top Greater Madison startups in a series of meetings with prominent venture capital firms in Silicon Valley, organized by the Chamber and supporting partner organizations. Brandon said the Pressure Chamber and California trip will establish new relationships, new opportunities and greater exposure for all Madison businesses.
