Cocktails and Capital™ @ The Refectory at Villanova University

Cocktails and Capital™: Breaking Barriers, Building Connections

Did you know that only 2% of women founders receive VC funding? The stats are even more staggering for LGBTQ+ founders at just 0.5%, and Black and Hispanic founders receive only 1% of VC dollars.

It’s time to change that.

Cocktails and Capital™ is more than just a networking event—it’s a movement. Designed to break down the barriers between startup founders and the community, this event offers a chance to truly get to know the people behind the ventures—their stories, struggles, and successes. The more representation we have from underfunded and underrepresented groups, the more diverse leadership we’ll see in the rooms where decisions are made for all of us.

🔥 VCs and Angel Investors love this concept—and the VIP founders featured at this event will quickly land on their radars. This is your chance to meet the innovators shaping the future before they hit the big stage.

Join us for a fun and impactful evening featuring:

🍸 Drink specials

🥂 Lite bites

🤝 The opportunity to meet and support founders from the Lehigh Valley, Greater Philadelphia region, and beyond.

Let’s build connections, create opportunities, and drive change—one cocktail at a time.

Each ticket includes lite bites and drink specials, so come ready to sip, socialize, and support the next wave of women-led and LGBTQ+ startups!

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