PCI Ventures

Each year we select one founder and one CEO from our portfolio to highlight in our Annual Spotlight based on their exemplary entrepreneurial spirit. The 2022 PCIV Luminaries are Brian Biddulph-Krentar, CEO of SchoolSims, and Mike Mitchell, PhD Founder of Liberate Bio.
Read their full features in our 2022 Spotlight: bit.ly/PCIVSpotlight2022

We are proud to present the PCI Ventures 2022 Spotlight! While we continue to experience uncertain times, we are proud of the impact all of our portfolio companies are trying to make on the world and the potential success that awaits them. Many businesses had their most productive years in 2022 and have bright futures leading them into the new year. Please join us in recognizing their achievements. bit.ly/PCIVSpotlight2022

This month's Warm Intros features Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern PA (BFTP). BFTP invests in and links early-stage tech companies and established manufacturers with experts, universities, follow-on funding, and other resources to help them prosper through .

During Warm Intros on January 17th, Roze McDevitt, Senior Venture Capital Analyst will share an overview of BFTP, core areas of interest, and best practices when engaging with a VC.

Register here: https://bit.ly/3iixmwe

As a reminder, the University of Pennsylvania will be closed for our ❄️special winter break between Monday, Dec. 26th 2022- Monday Jan. 2nd, 2023. Our team will return on Tuesday January 3rd, 2023. We hope you all take a few days to relax, recharge & reflect on the impressive year you've had!🎉

Thank you to everyone that came out to support and celebrate our startups at the PCIV @ Pennovation Works last week!

We had the honor of presenting The PCIV 2022 CEO of the Year Award to Jerri Ann Thatcher, for the significant progress she has made with FloBio LLC and exemplifying the PCI Ventures mission. Congratulations Jerri Ann!

Read the full Showcase recap and view a recording of the presentations here

2022 PCI Ventures at Pennovation Works Showcase [event recap] The PCI Ventures at Pennovation Works Showcase was hosted on Thursday, October 27th, to celebrate Pennovation Works' 6th Anniversary and PCI Ventures' 12 years of service to the Penn community. The Showcase brought together a diverse group of entrepreneurs, faculty members, investors, and industry l...

Join us for the PCI Ventures @ Pennovation Works Showcase!

In celebration of Pennovation Works' 6th Anniversary and PCI Ventures' 12 years of service to the Penn community. The Showcase will bring together a diverse group of entrepreneurs, faculty members, investors, and industry leaders for an evening of education and networking.

Companies from the PCIV portfolio and Pennovation Works community to be featured throughout the event.

During the program portion of the evening, the PCI Ventures’ 2022 CEO of the Year will be announced. Following the award presentation, two portfolio companies will present their spinout journeys.

Register today!

PCI Ventures @ Pennovation Works Showcase The Showcase will feature companies from PCI Ventures’ portfolio alongside companies in the Pennovation Works community.

You're invited to Warm Intros with NextFab, presented by Pennovation Works!

On Tuesday, September 20th, meet Todor Raykov, Director of Venture Services and Matt Bell, Director of Product Development Services for a virtual presentation. Learn about their services and see why they love investing in hard tech startups.

Register here: https://bit.ly/3xkwLye

Following the virtual presentation, representatives will meet 1-on-1 with companies that have signed up for virtual office hours*.

*Office hours open to Pennovation Works and PCI Ventures companies only.

Warm Intros: NextFab & NextFab Ventures A warm introduction to NextFab and NextFab Ventures! On September 20th, meet Todor Raykov, Director of Venture Services and Matt Bell, Director of Product Development Services for a virtual presentation. They will share an overview of NextFab's services, insights on NextFab Venture's investment stra...

In between some well deserved vacation time, we supported the fifth annual Pennovation Accelerator! You can read about this summer's program here!

Baleena and Sledge Scarves Take Home Awards at the Fifth Annual Pennovation Accelerator Pitch Day On Wednesday, July 27th, the Pennovation Accelerator held their fifth annual Pitch Day at the Pennovation Center. The culminating event for the six-week program focused on business development.

Sign up to meet with PCIV Portfolio Manager, Mike Dishowitz, during Office Hours next Wednesday!
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