Hume Seminar Series: To spin out & start up or out-license? How does venture capital work and is it appropriate for my idea? Perspectives and open Q&A from a venture capital fund.
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Date: Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Time: 6:00-7:00pm
Location: Zoom
Open to students, faculty, and alumni from Virginia Tech and all other IC CAE institutions and CCI affiliations.
About the Event
An intimate and interactive conversation with Middleland Capital’s VTC Ventures, a diversified $84m venture capital fund with multiple aerospace & defense investments within the Virginia Tech & Carilion ecosystem, including DeepSig, Dive Technologies, AstraNav, and PlanetIQ. We will discuss the basics of company creation within and adjacent to academic settings, the characteristics of what venture capitalists are looking for in a company / idea, when, how (and whether) to raise private capital, and best practices for aspiring entrepreneurs.
We will also answer any questions you may have about the startup ecosystem, the fundraising process, and the benefits and challenges of launching your own venture.
About the Speakers
- James Ramey, JD, Managing Director and Fund Manager - Middleland Capital – VTC Ventures
- Kody Cobb, Senior Associate Middleland Capital – VTC Ventures.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Sarah Downer at humecenter@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.