Join two experts who will cover planning and tax issues that entrepreneurs need to know.

10 am: Join Ben Glenn of Bauknight, Pietras and Stormer and Paul Clark of VentureSouth as we review the key tax issues entrepreneurs need to know

11 am: Join Beau Shuler and the team at Alliance Wealth Partners (Raymond James) to learn about wealth planning for entrepreneurs. Make sure you receive all the benefits of your entrepreneurial success!

Entrepreneurs face many challenges when raising capital for their companies. One crucial but sometimes overlooked detail is the impact of new funding on the company’s capital structure.

Whether funding comes as equity or debt, the savvy entrepreneur needs to understand how it will impact the ultimate outcome for all shareholders – and so needs a deep understanding of the mathematics of capitalization tables.

The Venture Carolina Cap Table Workshop is our flagship educational event. It offers entrepreneurs and investors a practical education in understanding the details of cap tables through the lifecycle of a startup venture. It includes a combination of presentations, exercises and a case study to illustrate common cap table mathematics. Among the topics covered are the impacts of: valuation, liquidation preferences, anti-dilution terms, convertible notes, and option pools & vesting.

The seminar is hosted by Venture Carolina and run by Matt Dunbar, Managing Director of VentureSouth, Board member of the Angel Capital Association, and nationally-renowned early stage company educator.

Don't worry - there will be food and lots of breaks!

Businesses need to make sales.

Join two experts in the sales process to learn about how to sell.

8 am: Vince Beese at Sales @ Scale will teach us about How to Close Your First Deals

9 am: Brad Milner, Managing Partner of Sales & Marketing at Tech CXO, will teach us about the Best Practices in Pipeline Management

Before you can raise capital, you will have to go through “due diligence”. This Venture Carolina workshop is for anyone interested in navigating the “due diligence” path.

Join the Managing Directors of VentureSouth as we explore our due diligence process. We will cover:

• what we expect of companies moving through the process

• what subjects we analyze and how

• how we decide whether or not to invest

• and how our process is similar to, and differs from, other sources of capital you might approach.

Even if you don't plan to pitch to VentureSouth, this workshop will arm you with tools and tips to help persuade any investor to support your business.

Thinking of raising capital to grow your business? If so, this is the workshop for you.

Join the Managing Directors of VentureSouth, the largest angel investor group in the southeast, based right here in Greenville as we explore how to raise capital. We will cover:

• how to find sources of capital relevant to you

• how to impress them with an exceptional pitch

• what obvious - and not-so-obvious - pitfalls to avoid

• and concrete tips on content, slide decks, presentation delivery, and process best practices to wow your audience and secure funding.

Admission includes a free copy of VentureSouth's e-book "Perfecting Your Pitch: 101 Tips for Pitching to Angel Investors"

Find a local angel group, explore how the VentureSouth Fund family can help you diversify your investment portfolio, and learn more about angel investing.

Please RSVP below.

VentureSouth Piedmont summer social at Joymonger's in Greensboro.

We invite our members and their guests to hear pitches from six companies based in the Triad from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., with a mix-and-mingle afterward. First two rounds are on us.

Please RSVP here.

Spartanburg Angels is Spartanburg's local angel investment group.

Please join us to learn about angel investing, membership in our group, and our impact on Spartanburg's local entrepreneurial ecosystem.

The meeting will take place at The Silo @ RJ Rockers.

Please register via Eventbrite.

When: Thursday, February 22 12:00 PM

Where: Johnson Development

Please join Spartanburg Angels, a professionally managed angel investment group, for our monthly meeting. The group is an affiliate of VentureSouth, one of the largest early-stage investment groups in the U.S. The firm includes more than 200 accredited investor members across the Southeast and has invested over $20 million in over 50 companies.

The meeting begins with a brief introduction to angel investing for new and potential members, and then dives into a full agenda of new company pitch, diligence reports, and review of open rounds.

(Attendees of this meeting must be accredited investors and interested in investing in early stage companies (though there is no obligation to invest during the meeting).)

When: Monday, February 5 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Where: AC Hotel Spartanburg (AC kitchen area of lobby)

Spartanburg Angels is Spartanburg's local angel investment group.

Please join us to learn about angel investing, membership in our group, and our impact on Spartanburg's local entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Please register here via Eventbrite

When: Thursday, January 25, 2018 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Where: Flywheel Coworking

VentureSouth Piedmont is a membership-based angel investment group in the Triad. We meet every month to evaluate early stage investment opportunities. The group is an affiliate member of VentureSouth, an alliance of angel groups and funds, and over 200 angel investors across the Carolinas, that have invested in 57 companies over the last decade.

Our Janaury group meetings are scheduled for Thursday, January 25 at Flywheel Co-Working. The meeting begins with a brief introduction to angel investing and VS Piedmont for new and potential members, and then dives into a full agenda of new company pitch, diligence reports, and review of open rounds.

(Attendees of this meeting must be accredited investors and interested in investing in early stage companies (though there is no obligation to invest during the meeting).)

Please register here via Eventbrite 

When: Thursday, January 25, 2018 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Where: Charles Aris

VentureSouth Piedmont is a membership-based angel investment group in the Triad. We meet every month to evaluate early stage investment opportunities. The group is an affiliate member of VentureSouth, an alliance of angel groups and funds, and over 200 angel investors across the Carolinas, that have invested in 57 companies over the last decade.

Our January group meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 25 at Charles Aris. The meeting begins with a brief introduction to angel investing and VS Piedmont for new and potential members, and then dives into a full agenda of new company pitch, diligence reports, and review of open rounds.

(Attendees of this meeting must be accredited investors and interested in investing in early stage companies (though there is no obligation to invest during the meeting).)

Please register here via Eventbrite

When: Wednesday, January 24, 2018 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Where: Elliott Davis Decosimo, Suite 300

VentureSouth Charleston is a membership-based angel investment group in Charleston. We meet every month to evaluate early stage investment opportunities. The group is an affiliate member of VentureSouth, an alliance of 13 angel groups and funds, and over 200 angel investors in 57 companies over the last decade.

We would like to invite you to join us for our first meeting in 2018 to review the companies under consideration in our current funding cycle. Attendance is by invitation only and attendees must be accredited investors and interested in investing in early stage companies (though there is no obligation to invest during the meeting).

This full member meeting begins at 4:30pm. Please proceed to the 2nd floor conference room through the elevators in the atrium. 

For parking, please park in the Gaillard Garage (33 Alexander St, Charleston, SC 29401).

Please register here via Eventbrite

When: Wed, January 24, 2018 from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Where: Charlotte Chamber of Commerce

Please join us for the next VentureSouth Charlotte meeting on Wednesday January 24, 4:00-6:00pm, at the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce. 

VentureSouth Charlotte is a professionally managed angel investment group based in Charlotte, NC. The group is an affiliate of VentureSouth, one of the largest early-stage investment groups in the U.S. The firm includes more than 200 accredited investor members across the Southeast and has invested over $20 million in over 50 companies.

The group is led by Managing Director, Mac Lackey, a lifetime Charlottean and successful entrepreneur. Mac is joined by three partners who manage all aspects of the investment process including screening, due diligence, deal structuring and post-investment engagement. VentureSouth Charlotte meets each month to hear new pitches, review due diligence, receive investor education and network with other investors in the area.

Please register here via Eventbrite

When: Friday, January 12, 2018 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Where: VentureSouth

Please join us for our weekly lunch and learn session available to entrepreneurs to learn more about raising capital for early stage companies and pitching to angel investors.

Please register here via Eventbrite

Spartanburg Angels is Spartanburg's local angel investment group.

Please join us to learn more about angel investing, membership in our group, and our impact on Spartanburg's local entrepreneurial ecosystem.

We'll meet in the back room of The Standard at Drayton Mills Marketplace.

Until then, learn more about us here.

Register through Eventbrite here.

Preparing your business for investment and learning how to pitch to investors is a critical skill that every entrepreneur must master. Whether your company is conceptual or growing, learning how to convey your business to potential investors is critically important for its growth and long-term success.

Please join Matt Dunbar, a Managing Director of VentureSouth, the largest angel investment group in South Carolina, and Eric Thome, Director of VentureSouth Charleston, as they provide an overview of pitching to VentureSouth angel groups. We'll cover our process and what we look for in an investment opportunity, and how to deliver your pitch to whomever your investors are. This is a Venture Carolina workshop being sponsored by SCRA.

When: December 7, 2017 12:00PM-1:30PM

Where: Ansley Capital Group, Suite 202

*Parking for the workshop will be in the Shem Creek Lot, which can be accessed by turning onto Shrimp Boat Ln from West Coleman Blvd.

Register here via Eventbrite

Venture Carolina invites you to The Westin Poinsett hotel in beautiful downtown Greenville, SC for a comprehensive workshop designed to equip economic developers, thought leaders, job creators, government officials, startup support professionals, and business champions with knowledge about angel investing and its impact on the sustainability of our business environment.

According to research by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, over the last 25 years all net new jobs were created by companies less than 5 years old. Angel Investors have a major impact on early-stage company growth and job creation because they provide nearly 90% of all outside equity for startups. Leaders in our region can increase the value of their services to our ecosytem when they can more effectively advise on how and why angel investors behave the way they do.

The full day workshop covers the following five modules: (1) An overview of angel investing, (2) Due diligence, (3) Valuation of early stage companies, (4) Case studies, and (5) How to connect to angels.

The workshop is hosted n conjunction with the annual VentureSouth Summit and features content from the Angel Resource Institute.

Attendees will also be joined by the VentureSouth investor membership and other regional business leaders for an impactful keynote luncheon (12:00 - 1:00).

Location: The Westin Poinsett in Downtown Greenville, SC

Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Cost: $149 - Early Bird Special (before Nov. 6). $199 (after Nov. 6)

Accomodations (if needed): There are many great places to stay in Greenville, but feel free to take advantage of the VentureSouth group rate of $179 at The Westin Poinsett. Online Booking or call 864-421-9700

Questions/Special Requests: Contact Grace Wheaton at grace@venturesouth.vc

Please register via Eventbrite

Venture Carolina invites you to participate in a comprehensive workshop designed to equip entrepreneurs with critical skills every founder needs to know.

Preparing your business for investment and learning how to pitch to investors is a critical skill that every entrepreneur must master. Whether your company is conceptual or growing, learning how to convey your business to potential investors is critically important for its growth and long-term success.

Please join Paul Clark, Managing Director of VentureSouth, as he provides an overview of pitching to VentureSouth angel groups. We'll cover our process and what we look for in an investment opportunity, and how to deliver your pitch to whomever your investors are.

This event is in conjunction with the annual VentureSouth Summit.

Location: The Westin Poinsett in Downtown Greenville, SC

Cost: $25

Accomodations (if needed): There are many great places to stay in Greenville, but feel free to take advantage of the VentureSouth group rate of $179 at The Westin Poinsett. Online Booking or call 864-421-9700

Questions/Special Requests: Contact Grace Wheaton at grace@venturesouth.vc

Please register via Eventbrite

Venture Carolina invites you to participate in a comprehensive workshop designed to equip angel investors, company CEOs, and board members with the knowledge and tools to drive companies to successful exits. Topics include director responsibilties and duties, minimizing risk and maximixing returns, leadership, strategy, and much more.

This workshop is in conjunction with the annual VentureSouth Summit and the Angel Resource Institute.

Where: The Westin Poinsett in Downtown Greenville SC, Gold Ballroom

When: Wednesday, November 29, 8 AM to 12 PM

Register here on Eventbrite

VentureSouth Piedmont - November Meetings

• Wednesday, November 15, 2017
• 11:30 AM -7:30 PM

Winston Salem meeting- Flywheel Coworking

Greensboro meeting- Co//ab

Please join VentureSouth Piedmont for its November interest and member meetings to learn more about the group.

The group is meeting in Winston-Salem from 11:30-1:30 pm and Greensboro from 5:30-7:30 pm.

Each meeting will begin with an introduction to VS Piedmont, its goals, and VentureSouth's track record and operations, and will be followed by a full member (and guest) meeting, to see the companies currently in the VentureSouth pitching and diligence pipeline.

Please RSVP through EventBrite here:

November 15 - Winston-Salem lunch meeting

Novemeber 15 - Greensboro evening meeting

• Tagged VentureSouth Piedmont, Interest meeting

Capital Angels Investor Happy Hour

Join us for a Happy Hour to learn more about Capital Angels, the Midlands affiliate of VentureSouth.

• Tuesday, October 24, 2017
• 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
• Capital City Club, 25th Floor

Please RSVP through Eventbrite

Please join VentureSouth Piedmont for its October interest and member meetings to learn more about the group.

The group is meeting in Greensboro from 11:30-1:30 pm and Winston-Salem from 5:30-7:30 pm.

Each meeting will begin with an introduction to VS Piedmont, its goals, and VentureSouth's track record and operations, and will be followed by a full member (and guest) meeting, to see the companies currently in the VentureSouth pitching and diligence pipeline.

Please RSVP through EventBrite here:

October 12 - Greensboro lunch meeting

October 12 - Winston-Salem evening meeting

Sign up here.

Entrepreneurs face many challenges when raising capital for their startup ventures. One crucial, but sometimes overlooked, detail is the impact of new funding on the company’s capital structure. Whether funding comes as equity or debt, the savvy entrepreneur needs to understand how it will impact the ultimate outcome for all shareholders – so the founder needs to develop a deep understanding of the mathematics of capitalization tables. Likewise, early stage investors need to be fluent in the structures of cap tables to understand the impact on their potential returns from current and future rounds of funding.

The VentureSouth Charleston Cap Table Workshop offers entrepreneurs and investors alike a practical education in understanding the details of cap tables through the lifecycle of a startup venture.   The Workshop will include a combination of presentations, exercises and a case study to illustrate common cap table mathematics a startup and its investors must consider. Among the important topics to be illuminated are the impacts of: valuation, liquidation preferences, anti-dilution terms, convertible notes, and option pools & vesting.

The seminar is hosted by Eric Thome (Director of VentureSouth Charleston) and run by Matt Dunbar (Managing Director of VentureSouth and Board member of the Angel Capital Association).

Sign up here.