The Hornet's Nest
1st Friday's (of the Quarter)
It All Begins with an Idea
What's Yours?
Pitch Day Details
What To Know
* This Pitch Day allows investors to better know and screen your startup for investment.
* Please understand what and who we look for.
* In general, we are interested in Technology companies who have experienced founders that waant a partner to scale their business past $1m ARR (Seed) or $10m ARR (Series A).
* We are interested in finding 'hungry' founders, those who can work in a 'lean' atmostphere and make things work.
* Founders with a min of 5 years industry specific experience is a must.
*The Pitch should be no more than 10-15 slides and take no more than 5 minutes to present.
* We will do a min of 10 minutes of Q&A.
* Be as clear and articulate as possible, do not rush.
* Please bring (or be able to show) product samples..
Your Deck
*Please Use Detail*
1. Purpose/Vision (Why)
2. Problem (Story)
3. Solution (Product Profile)
4. Customer Profile
5. Market Size ( #'s, $'s %'s)
6. Go-To-Market Strategy / Scale
7. Business Model (Unit Economics)
8. Traction ( #'s, $'s, %'s)
9. Competition / Special Advantage
10. Team & Partners
11. Exit Strategy
12. Financial Details & Ask/Needs
13. Why Now (Timing)
Sectors of Interest
Find Us
Startups & Founders
Eligibility
Capital Raised?
Must Have Raised Capital Before
First Timer?
Must Have Started A Company Before
Exited?
An Advantage If Sold A Company Before
Time
Must Dedicate 100% Of Your Time To Venture
Experience
Must have worked in the same field for min of 5 years (can be a team member).
# Founders?
More Than 1 Founder Is Better
Structure
Must Be Selling Equity
Q&A
Be Prepared To Answer In-Depth Q's
Product
Post MVP
Traction
> $50k Annual Revenue
Opportunity
> $5B USD
Goal
Commnicate Your Value
Early-Stage
See Here For Definition
Investors
Rules of the Game
4
Seats per Show/Episode
12
Total Shows/Episodes in a Year
$10k / $5k
Buy-In per Investors per Show
Funds/Inst. $10k / Angels $5k
50%
Must Invest in Half of all Shows an Investor Participates In
Themed
Startups will be Screened for Scope
Unlimited
Investors May Participate in as Many Shows as They Like
Structure
Equity Preferred, However Open
Q&A
Encourage Dialog
Time
Take as Much as Needed
Investment
$10k to $2m USD
Investors
Are Welcome to Team Up & Invest Together
Goal
Cut Checks to Startups
Hornet's Nest Schedule
03 October 2025 Technology (Agnostic)
07 November 2025 FinTech/AI
06 March 2026 EdTech/LegalTech/HealthTech/AgTech/AI
05 June 2026 Mobility/Climate/Renewable/FinTech/Media/Advertising/AI
04 September 2026 EdTech/LegalTech/HealthTech/AgTech/AI
04 December 2026 Technology (Agnostic)
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