Best of Keiretsu Investment Showcase Concludes with Hundreds of Interests & Awards
The headline event saw 11 innovative ‘best of the best’ growth-stage companies pitch to over 250 investors
Seattle, WA, December 8, 2023 – On Wednesday, December 6th, Keiretsu Forum Northwest and Rockies successfully hosted its year-end special, the Best of Keiretsu Forum Investment Showcase. With over 250 investors in attendance, the online event featured the top deal flow opportunities from the entire year. Investor interests in these ‘best of the best’ growth-stage companies were robust – totaling over 500, with each startup receiving significant investor interest.
Members and guests appreciated the diversity of the deal flow on offer, with 11 best of the best companies across sectors presenting their innovations – from battery tech and luxury hair care to medical devices and AI software technology. Keiretsu Forum Northwest and Rockies’ best investment opportunities of 2023 rounded off a year that generated 30% growth on top of last year’s record-breaking funding activity.
With the distribution of the ‘The Best of’ Awards, exceptional contributions made by Keiretsu Forum entrepreneurs, members, syndication partners, and committee leaders were recognized. The full winners’ list is mentioned below. Additionally, the evening also saw keynote speakers Ron Weissman and Troy Niehaus explore trends in private and public markets.
The Best of Award Winners
The Best of Companies: Most Funding Raised – Soteria (over $5 million facilitated)
The Best of Companies: Most Indications of Interest – PreDx Bio
The Best of Membership: Dedicated Member Award – Kelly Charlton
The Best of Membership: G.R.I.T Award – Curtis Hom
The Best of Due Diligence – Michael Stein, Jay Vee, and Scott Van Etten
The Best of Syndication Network – New Mexico Angels and a special mention to our partners at South Coast Angels Network, Tech Coast Angels, and Desert Angels
The Best of Cleantech Committee – Nick Haring
The Best of Life Sciences Committee – Jolene Anderson
The Best of Technology Committee – Patrick Lowndes, Raimondas Lencevicius
The Best of Committee Leaders: Tech – Shannon Smith, Cleantech – Kristin Wegner, Paul Burgon, Life Sciences – Rad Roberts, Scott Thielman
The Best Mindshare Leaders – Jason Collins, Roy Hsu, Deepa Reedy, Kurt Pichler, Daniel Benhammou, and Mark Pace
Keiretsu Forum Northwest and Rockies extends its congratulations to each winner. The leadership and team remain grateful to all the guests who attended the Best of Keiretsu Forum Investment Showcase and all members, entrepreneurs, sponsors, and partners for their valuable contributions throughout 2023.
About Keiretsu Forum Northwest & Rockies
Keiretsu Forum Northwest & Rockies is a region within the global Keiretsu Forum investor network. It includes chapters in Vancouver (Canada), Denver/Boulder, Bellevue, Seattle, Salt Lake City/Boise, and Portland. Keiretsu Forum Northwest & Rockies has more than 400 members and has invested over $500 million since its founding in 2005. For more information, visit www.k4northwest.com