Catapult Lakeland to host the VC Fast Pitch on June 8th

May 12, 2023

Entrepreneurs will pitch and network with venture capitalists, angels, and accredited investors.

LAKELAND, Fla. - May 12, 2023 - PRLog -- Black Dog Venture Partners and Catapult to host the Lakeland VC Fast Pitch on June 8, 2023, at Catapult Lakeland 502 E. Main St Lakeland, FL 33801

Scott Kelly, founder, and CEO of Black Dog Venture Partners commented on the Lakeland event, "We are thrilled to be partnering with Catapult to bring VC Fast Pitch to Lakeland. Catapult is an amazing facility for the region's startups, and we are looking forward to showcasing these top startups to active accredited investors."

"As the Lakeland startup ecosystem continues to grow, we are excited to host Scott Kelly's VC Fast Pitch where founders can come together to network with other innovators and investors. We believe in the power of networking and community building and are looking forward to the opportunities that are created through this upcoming event," added Christin Strawbridge, President of Catapult Lakeland.

Learn more and register for the Lakeland VC Fast Pitch at https://lakelandvcfastpitch.eventbrite.com/

About Catapult Lakeland

What started as an experiment in an empty basement has now become a 40,000 square foot entrepreneurial center in the heart of Lakeland, FL. Whether you need access to resources, education, community, or space we would love to get you connected. https://catapultlakeland.com

About Black Dog Venture Partners

Black Dog Venture Partners is a business accelerator that provides access to funding through our network of 13,000 investors, business development through our network of 40,000 business partners, sales/marketing and executive coaching services for disruptive companies. Black Dog Venture Partners is also the host of the VC Fast Pitch Events that connects startups with the nation's top investors. Learn more at BlackDogVenturePartners.com

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