The Mid-Atlantic Capital Conference will return on October 29-30, 2024 at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown. Connect with key players from the private equity, venture capital, and entrepreneurial communities in a city with a 350-year legacy of innovation, inclusion, and entrepreneurship for a vibrant mix of company presentations from 45+ up-and-coming technology, healthcare, and growth-stage companies, tons of networking, business meetings, and panel discussions.
NAVIGATION
For over 30 years, the Mid-Atlantic Capital Conference has been the place where healthcare, technology, and growth stage sectors get their spark and a catalyst for billions of dollars in venture funding and entrepreneurial success. Don’t miss your chance to connect with key players from the private equity, venture capital, and entrepreneurial communities for a vibrant mix of company presentations from 45+ up-and-coming technology, healthcare, and growth-stage companies, tons of networking, business meetings, and panel discussions. Plus, the always thrilling Lion’s Den live investment event where investments will be made LIVE from a panel of legendary investors from across the region.
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
1201 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
WHY SHOULD I ATTEND THE MID-ATLANTIC CAPITAL CONFERENCE?
Networking
Develop new business relationships like no other investor conference that can lead to your next investment or funding opportunity:
- Schedule exclusive 1:1 meetings with entrepreneurs and investors
- Experience scheduled networking breaks
- Attend our PACT Fest at the historic Reading Terminal Market
Business Development
Meet the people you need to meet to grow your business and investments.
Expand your business networks through:
- 1:1 meetings
- Ample networking opportunities
- Panel presentations and keynotes on the latest technology trends
Company Presentations
Your next investment or funding opportunity just may be presenting this year!
- See the latest in technology, healthcare, and growth-stage innovation
- Experience the Lion’s Den with live investments made to three companies
2024 Mid-Atlantic Capital Conference Keynote Speaker: Sally Jenkins
Sally Jenkins is an influential and widely celebrated sportswriter who has been a columnist and feature writer for The Washington Post for over twenty years. She is the author of twelve books, four of which are New York Times bestsellers. Click below for her full biography.
Sally Jenkins, originally from Fort Worth, Texas, is an influential and widely celebrated sportswriter who has been a columnist and feature writer for The Washington Post for over twenty years. She is the author of twelve books, four of which are New York Times bestsellers. Her books include The Real All Americans, a fascinating and inspirational revival of the lost history of the Carlisle Indian School football team, led by Jim Thorpe, who were the forerunners of today’s most exciting NFL trick-play offenses, and the No.1 bestseller Sum It Up, co-authored with legendary basketball coach, Pat Summitt, winner of eight national championships. Her latest work, The Right Call: What Sports Teach Us About Work and Life, was released in June 2023. Here, Jenkins reflects on the actionable principles of excellence she has observed in interviewing the best of the best, what qualities she consistently finds in our most beloved athletes, and how we can cultivate those same qualities in our own life.
Jenkins was a Pulitzer Prize finalist in 2019 for her well-known work on sport as a reflection of society at its best and its worst. She has never shied away from covering difficult subjects. She interviewed Joe Paterno on the Jerry Sandusky child-predator case shortly before his death and more recently wrote columns exposing the inaction and culpability of the United States Olympic Committee in the abuse of some of our finest gold medalists. At other times, her work is deeply affectionate, as is seen through her writing on greats such as Patrick Mahomes, Peyton Manning, and Michael Phelps, as well as on her own father, Hall of Fame sportswriter Dan Jenkins. Her pieces show a deep investment in the world of sport, and its profound impact on American culture.
Prior to her years at The Washington Post, Jenkins was a senior writer for Sports Illustrated. She has also been a correspondent on CNBC and NPR’s All Things Considered. Her work has appeared in GQ, Smithsonian Magazine, ESPN Magazine, Vanity Fair and Golf Digest, among other publications. Jenkins has won the Associated Press Sports Columnist of the Year Award six times, and in 2005, she became the first woman to be inducted into the National Sportswriters and Sportscasters Hall of Fame. In 2021, she received the Red Smith Award for outstanding contributions to sports journalism.
Jenkins is a graduate of Stanford University and currently lives in New York. She is an incredibly knowledgeable and seasoned speaker with a deep insight into the people and the events that have come to shape our view of sport and its role in the world.
2024 AGENDA-AT-A-GLANCE
See the full 2024 Mid-Atlantic Capital Conference by clicking below to expand the agenda.
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
3:30 – 5:00pm
GP/LP Symposium
Morgan Lewis
2222 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
This exclusive, invite-only event is your chance to connect with top private equity and venture capital GP sand LPs from across the region. This event includes:
- Fireside chat on the market’s hottest insights
- Semi-structured networking to meet key decision-makers in your field
- All on Morgan Lewis’s stunning rooftop with views to match!
Build valuable connections ahead of the conference! Space is limited – secure your spot at this exclusive pre-conference event today by emailing your RSVP to Heidi Franklin. Please note: attendees must be registered for the 2024 Mid-Atlantic Capital Conference.
Sponsored by Morgan Lewis
7:00 – 10:00pm
PACT Fest
Reading Terminal Market
1136 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Unleash the region’s entrepreneurial energy with us at the iconic Reading Terminal Market! Dive into the electrifying start of the Mid-Atlantic Capital Conference 2024. It’s more than an event; it’s a celebration of innovation and ambition.
Sponsored by Troutman Pepper
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
2024 Mid-Atlantic Capital Conference
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
1201 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
8:30am
Registration opens
8:30 – 9:15am
9:00 – 9:45am
Networking breakfast and opening remarks
Salons E-F
Start the Mid-Atlantic Capital Conference 2024 with a lively networking breakfast! Enjoy a day of insightful presentations, engaging panels, and curated investor meetings. Culminate with the thrilling Lion’s Den and the Closing Reception.
9:45 – 10:40am
Featured Company Presentations
Hear presentations from the region’s most promising investment opportunities from early to growth stage in industry-focused tracks.
10:30 – 11:15am
Ecosystem-Led Growth – Entrepreneur Track Panel
Salon L
Join us for a dynamic session on Ecosystem-Led Growth. This panel features founders and industry leaders who have successfully leveraged their local ecosystems to drive growth.
Learn strategies for tapping into networks, building key relationships, and integrating your startup into the broader business community. Gain valuable insights from those who have thrived by connecting with their entrepreneurial ecosystems. This session is perfect for entrepreneurs looking to scale their ventures by harnessing the power of community and collaboration.
Panelists
- Chris Cera, CEO, Arcweb Technologies
- Helen Horstmann-Allen, Finance Director, Represent PA
Moderator:
- Bob Moore, CEO, Crossbeam
Sponsored by Bank of America
10:30 – 11:15am
10:40 – 11:10am
Networking break
Find your next top company or investment at the Mid-Atlantic Capital Conference’s networking session, where casual conversations can lead to promising opportunities.
11:10am – 12:00pm
Featured Company Presentations
Hear presentations from the region’s most promising investment opportunities from early to growth stage in industry-focused tracks.
12:00 – 1:30pm
Luncheon & Keynote: Sally Jenkins
Salon G-H
Sally Jenkins, originally from Fort Worth, Texas, is an influential and widely celebrated sportswriter who has been a columnist and feature writer for The Washington Post for over twenty years. She is the author of twelve books, four of which are New York Times bestsellers. Her books include The Real All Americans, a fascinating and inspirational revival of the lost history of the Carlisle Indian School football team, led by Jim Thorpe, who were the forerunners of today’s most exciting NFL trick-play offenses, and the No.1 bestseller Sum It Up, co-authored with legendary basketball coach, Pat Summitt, winner of eight national championships. Her latest work, The Right Call: What Sports Teach Us About Work and Life, was released in June 2023. Here, Jenkins reflects on the actionable principles of excellence she has observed in interviewing the best of the best, what qualities she consistently finds in our most beloved athletes, and how we can cultivate those same qualities in our own life.Jenkins was a Pulitzer Prize finalist in 2019 for her well-known work on sport as a reflection of society at its best and its worst. She has never shied away from covering difficult subjects. She interviewed Joe Paterno on the Jerry Sandusky child-predator case shortly before his death and more recently wrote columns exposing the inaction and culpability of the United States Olympic Committee in the abuse of some of our finest gold medalists. At other times, her work is deeply affectionate, as is seen through her writing on greats such as Patrick Mahomes, Peyton Manning, and Michael Phelps, as well as on her own father, Hall of Fame sportswriter Dan Jenkins. Her pieces show a deep investment in the world of sport, and its profound impact on American culture.
Prior to her years at The Washington Post, Jenkins was a senior writer for Sports Illustrated. She has also been a correspondent on CNBC and NPR’s All Things Considered. Her work has appeared in GQ, Smithsonian Magazine, ESPN Magazine, Vanity Fair and Golf Digest, among other publications. Jenkins has won the Associated Press Sports Columnist of the Year Award six times, and in 2005, she became the first woman to be inducted into the National Sportswriters and Sportscasters Hall of Fame. In 2021, she received the Red Smith Award for outstanding contributions to sports journalism.
Jenkins is a graduate of Stanford University and currently lives in New York. She is an incredibly knowledgeable and seasoned speaker with a deep insight into the people and the events that have come to shape our view of sport and its role in the world.
Sponsored by KPMG
1:30 – 2:25pm
Featured Company Presentations
Hear presentations from the region’s most promising investment opportunities from early to growth stage in industry-focused tracks.
2:15 – 3:00pm
Office Hours with Investors
Sponsored by Blank Rome
2:25 – 2:40pm
Networking break
Find your next top company or investment at the Mid-Atlantic Capital Conference’s networking session, where casual conversations can lead to promising opportunities.
2:45 – 3:30pm
Panel Sessions
HEALTHCARE
Transforming Behavioral Health: The Role of Entrepreneurs, Payors, Providers, and Government
Join us for an exploration of the role of payors, providers, and government in shaping the entrepreneurial landscape in behavioral health. We’ll discuss what’s on the horizon in revenue models as we move increasingly to value-based care, and where there are opportunities to build game-changing start-ups in the behavioral health space.
Sponsored by Independence Blue Cross
TECHNOLOGY
Positioning Your Company to Raise Capital from Venture and Growth Investors
Delve into the dynamics of venture fundraising in today’s ever-evolving climate. This session is focused on how and where investors are focused today to help entrepreneurs understand the fundraising environment, what it takes to get funded, and gain perspective on the near-term outlook on how this may evolve in the next 1-2 years. The panel will consist of investors representing three key stages of startup growth – Seed, Series A, and Growth Stage.
Panelists
- Allison Pickens, New Normal Fund, Founder, Fmr. COO, Gainsight and Author of The Customer Success Economy
- Sean Dowling, Managing Partner, Osage Venture Partners
- Bion Ludwig, General Partner, ABS Capital
Moderator:
- Dan Goldsmith, CEO, Tendo, Partner, NewSpring Capital, and fmr. Chief Strategy Officer and EVP, Veeva Systems (NYS: VEEV)
Sponsored by Morgan Lewis
ENTREPRENEUR TRACK
Philadelphia Entrepreneurs Journeys
Salon L
Join us for an inspiring panel 545where regional entrepreneurs share their personal journeys and the unique reasons they choose to keep their businesses rooted in Philadelphia. This track offers a rare glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of developing, building, and scaling a business in Philadelphia from startup to success.
Hear firsthand accounts from founders about the vibrant support networks, resources, and community spirit that make Philadelphia a thriving hub for innovation. Discover what makes the city an ideal location for entrepreneurs and why these business leaders are passionate about growing their ventures here. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned founder, this session will provide valuable insights and inspiration for your own entrepreneurial path in Philadelphia.
Panelists
- Morgan Berman, Founder, Glitter
- Mumbi Dunjwa, Founder & CEO, Naturaz
- Alan Rihm, CEO & Co-Founder, Fall Forward
Moderated by:
- Zach Brand, Host, Founding Philly
3:30 – 4:00pm
Office Hours with Investors
3:30 – 4:00pm
Networking break
Find your next top company or investment at the Mid-Atlantic Capital Conference’s networking session, where casual conversations can lead to promising opportunities.
4:00 – 5:15pm
THE LION’S DEN
Step into the Lion’s Den! A distinguished panel of top-tier investors will evaluate three standout presentations from our conference’s featured companies. Witness the thrill as investment verdicts unfold in real-time!
Lion’s Den Investors
- Brent Celek, Brent Celek Real Estate and Philadelphia Eagles, Former Tight-End
- Richard J. Green, Chairman & CEO, Firstrust Bank
- Nicole Hantas Emanuel, Co-Founder, 21 Seeds
- Max Kanevsky, CTO, Certara and Founder, Pinnacle 21 and OpenCDISC
- Sasha Schrode, Partner, Life Sciences Team, Robin Hood Ventures, Co-Founder & CEO, Serpex Medical
- Matt Wallach, Philadelphia Union, Co‐Founder, Veeva Systems [NYSE:VEEV]
Moderator
- Marc R. Lederman, General Partner, NewSpring Capital
Co-sponsored by Cozen O’Conner and RSM
5:15 – 6:30pm
Closing reception
Outside of Salons E-F
Conclude the 2024 Mid-Atlantic Capital Conference by connecting with innovators and visionaries. Celebrate the future and anticipate 2025 together.
Sponsored by EisnerAmper
Video highlights
Check out our playlist of over 45 videos with highlights from past Capital Conference events to see why it’s the premier private equity, venture capital, and investor conference in the Mid-Atlantic.
DUANE MORRIS ENTREPRENEUR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
If you are an entrepreneur building your network and seeking potential investors, the 2023 Mid-Atlantic Capital Conference is where you need to be! A special opportunity has been created providing COMPLIMENTARY registration to the first 80 qualifying entrepreneurs to register and attend the Capital Conference on October 29th and 30th thanks to the Duane Morris Entrepreneur Scholarship Program.
Qualifying Entrepreneurs include:
- Incubator/Innovator
- Early Stage
- Pre-revenue to early-round funding
- 1 to 3 business partners
- 1 month to 3 years in existence
Spaces should have been reserved by October 5th. Once we reach our cap for complimentary registrations, entrepreneurs must pay the entrepreneur conference rate ($255). Please reach out to macc@philadelphiapact.com to see if you qualify and receive the scholarship promotional code.
2024 Steering Committee
EY Host Team
Ryan Murray, Chairman
Danielle Senour
Jeff Bodle
Morgan Lewis
Technology Recruiting/Selection Committee Co-Chair
Richard Cohen
Duane Morris
Entrepreneur Outreach Committee Chair
Andrew Coll
EY
Entrepreneur Outreach Committee Liaison
Danielle Duchamp
EY
Marketing Committee Liaison
Emily Foote
Osage Venture Partners
Industry Track Vice Chair, Technology
Rick Genzer
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern PA
Company Recruitment Analysis
Michael Harrington
Duane Morris
Recruiting/Selection Oversight Chair
Technology Recruiting/Selection Committee Co-Chair
Kathie Jordan
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern PA
Industry Track Vice Chair, Healthcare
Douglas Kingston
Morgan Lewis
Technology Content Committee Chair
Marc Lederman
NewSpring Capital
Lion’s Den Committee Chair
Obadiah Sanger
Independence Blue Cross
Healthcare Content Committee Chair
Bharat Santhanam
Newspring Capital
Industry Track Vice Chair, Technology
Bryan Snellman
EY
Healthcare Recruiting/Selection Committee Chair
PACT Team
Sarah Carter
Marketing, Mobile App
Jennifer Cohen
Featured Companies
Heidi Franklin
Investor Outreach
Cheryl Jarvis-Johnson
Conference Director
Dean Miller
CEO
Krista Yerk
Sponsor Engagement, Entrepreneur Outreach
Conference Host
Sponsors
Gala Sponsors
Titanium Sponsors
Industry Track Vice-Chair Sponsors
Healthcare
Technology
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Premier Sponsors
Community Partners
Be Group – Marketing
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern PA – Marketing
Drexel University – Marketing
Mid-Atlantic – Eurasia Business Council – Marketing
Office of the Dean for Research | Princeton University – Marketing
Philly Startup Leaders – Marketing
Saavy Investor – Marketing
2024 Featured Companies
60+ Early Stage and Growth Stage companies were selected out of over 200 submissions to pitch their innovations live in front of a national base of investors at this year’s Mid-Atlantic Capital Conference.
During pitching hours, featured companies receive direct feedback with hopes of taking home funding, gaining experience and making lasting business connections.
The day’s top companies will enter the Lion’s Den for a shot at on-site commitments from highly successful entrepreneurs turned investors. Over the past 9 years companies, have raised almost $8m in aggregate funding.
Healthcare Companies – Early Stage
3Daughters
ACON Pharmaceuticals
BMI OrganBank
Calla Lily Clinical Care
CleanPAP Co.
Flamingo Therapeutics
Hula Therapeutics
Ilico Genetics, Inc.
KaloCyte, Inc.
Kato Medical Inc.
Lifejoint Orthopedic Solutions
Mag4Health
Medlea
Neurava
Pantheon Vision Inc.
Previse
Prolifagen, Inc.
ReGelTec, Inc.
Regenosine, Inc
Relavo
Ren Bioscience
Trufacial
Vasowatch Inc
Technology Companies – Early Stage
Arcanna.ai
b atomic!
Big Idea, Inc.
Carbon Reform
Circa Systems
Citadel North
CruZen
Ethermed
FairNow.ai
Hyrding
Integrated Reality Labs
KidvoKit Inc.
LeakSignal
Metaversal Learning
Open Admissions
Panga Inc.
Playbl
Praktikant
ReBokeh Vision Technologies
Retain Health
Signum Technologies
Snowstorm Inc.
Strived.io
The Best Answer, Inc.
True ValueHub, Inc.
VirgilHR
Wide Therapy
WireBee, Inc
Healthcare Companies – Growth Stage
American Treatment Network
ARMR Systems, Inc.
Keriton Inc.
Spirovant
Technology Companies – Growth Stage
Acadeum
Humanus
MindPrint Learning, Inc.
Prembly
Returnalyze
SkillCycle
Tunnl
Please note: Final investment commitment contingent upon due-diligence post conference. This is added for selected companies to understand that due diligence is required post conference.
Investor Slide Criteria
- Top emerging companies from the Technology, Healthcare, and Growth Stage (which includes technology and healthcare) sectors
- 16-18 companies per industry to present in the months to come
- All stages of development
We accept company slide decks (no more than 15 slides) and an optional 5-minute explainer video for the selection committee to review. To be considered for a presentation slot, companies should include FULL CONTACT INFORMATION.
Slide Deck Components
Not necessary the slides… but the culmination of the slides should cover the following topics.
- Cover slide: name of company, tagline (if applicable), contact information
- Capital
- Amount raised to date
- If multiple rounds, show history along with types (e.g. institution, friends / family)
- Open round
- If there is a round of funding open, describe
- Amount, type
- 411: Location, Headcount,
- Company vision or mission
- Problem statement, pain point(s)
- Solution: how is the company solving the pain point, product description
- Traction: status of the company, customers, time in market
- Differentiation: what is the competition, how is the company different
- Team
- Market entry: how is the product marketed, what segments are being addressed, what other segments exist
- Sales: how is the product sold, what is the sales cycle, who are decision makers, pipeline
- Revenue model; pricing, what kinds of “contracts” are there (for B2B), model for revenue
- Projections: what are the financial projections
- Years: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 (where applicable)
- Include: Rev, COGS, GM, Earnings
- Numbers in 000,000’s
- Funding Request amount
