Connecting Tech & LifeSci Companies to Quality Capital & Mentorship
We help innovators and entrepreneurs
in Southern California by providing access
to investors, mentors, and education.
We’re a community nonprofit passionate about helping entrepreneurs build great companies,
and together create a world-class tech ecosystem.
A flexible process, designed to accelerate
tech and lifesci startups
“We just finished the new 2-hour Springboard program and I was impressed at the speed and quality. They brought together spot-on advisors for a panel review of our business, covering everything from sales execution best practices to financing strategies. The feedback and critical thinking was spot-on and was exactly what we needed. Thank you Connect! ”
See if Springboard is right for you.
San Diego’s fastest growing & most
exciting companies
Each year, we collect hundreds of applications from the community,
select the top companies and introduce them to over 100 VCs.
Since 2016, Cool Co’s have raised over $400M
San Diego Funding News
Agragene has announced $4M in additional funding for their Series A raise
September 20, 2020Stemson Therapeutics has announced their $7.5M Seed raise to continue developing their breakthrough hair regeneration therapy to cure hair loss
September 16, 2020Sun Genomics has announced their $9.25M Series A financing and the appointment of two new positions: a new vice president of growth and a medical and scientific advisor
September 16, 2020
2019 Capital Section is out!
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