San Diego’s Best Tech & Life Sci Deal Flow

We connect you to the best startups in the region. Reach out to us, and your returns will exceed expectations.

A Top 5 Venture Market

We’ve helped tech and life science companies raise $900M in Series A in the last 9 years. Zero fees, zero equity for us. Yes, that sounds crazy. But having no vested interest enables us to be excellent. We screen, scrub, and advise companies all year ‘round. Then we thoughtfully connect quality, vetted companies to the right funds.

San Diego is now a Top 5 venture market with a healthy, almost 50/50 split between tech and life science. We have quality companies across all sectors. If you are writing checks that move the needle, we want to get to know you.

VCs We Work With

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What We Offer

Impartial Support

We don’t take fees or equity. We operate with integrity, without favoritism, and align with your mindset. We don't overshop, ensuring a focused and fair approach.

Domain Expertise

We leverage our extensive network of CEOs to ensure domain expertise across all sectors, enhancing our ability to screen and advise effectively.

VC Network & Syndication

We attract over 100 VCs to San Diego each spring and fall, showcasing our strong track record and establishing us as a key connector for premier companies.

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What Investors Say

"Connect is THE organizational glue that brings life to our San Diego innovation ecosystem. They foster meaningful interactions, provide great mentorship and help grow our entrepreneurial companies."

"We invested in and started a new company from a Connect event. [I was stopped after a] brainstorming meeting and told to connect with this team trying to raise money. Fast forward 3 months... we invested in it and started a new company. So even side conversations at Connect matter."

Notable Connect Companies

Acquired by Sanofi for $1.7B

Acquired by Novartis for $1.1B

Closes Series C Round of $200M

Completes $170M Series G Round

Raises $150M Series D Round

Programs

Cool Companies

250+ companies apply, 30 top tier companies are hand-picked, and we showcase these companies as the “Coolest” companies in San Diego! All are vetted by our network of experts.

Springboard

Springboard is our year-round program preparing companies for growth through curated discussions with industry professionals and business experts.

San Diego Funding News

See what companies are getting funded to scale. Up-to-Date Capital Raises — sourced by Connect, and verified through public press releases and SEC documentation.