Get ready for a powerhouse session of innovation and investor insight!
This Forum spotlights a hand-picked lineup of breakthrough start-ups delivering dynamic 10-minute presentations — including Q&A — designed to spark conversation, curiosity, and opportunity.
You’ll also get an exclusive look at how some of our past presenting companies are accelerating forward, as they share their newest wins, major milestones, and what’s coming next.
Fresh ideas. Real traction. High-impact connections.
It’s all happening here.
Auctus Surgical is solving scoliosis with a minimally invasive implant that preserves motion and grows with the child. These "braces" for the spine are designed to address the $10B worldwide deformity market with applications for children and adults. Management has 90 years combined in the industry and $1.75B in investor value creation from previous exits. They believe that children with scoliosis should not be limited and deserve the same active healthy life as their peers.
Elucidate Bio is a disruptive AI/Cell Biology startup that is already creating cancer breakthroughs. Validated by Pharma experts without requiring FDA approval, they have attractive revenues that bring them close to break-even at seed stage.
Northern Vascular has developed a light-activated gel and delivery system to treat neurovascular disorders, including aneurysms, tumours, and beyond. The gel is non-toxic, water soluble, and allows clinicians greater control over when, where, and how embolization occurs through exposure to light, with the potential to disrupt a $5.5B market.
Ordaos Bio’s lab-in-the-loop AI platform designs novel biologics, validated by successful projects with top pharma. Their 5-day "lab-in-the-loop" cycle promises better drugs to patients faster and more reliably than alternatives. With $40M+ in near-term license potential, they are raising a $7M bridge to advance lead assets through in vivo studies.
Stingray’s Vizenpistat (SR-8541A) is an oral first in class best innate immune checkpoint inhibitor, badly needed to help adaptive immune checkpoint inhibitors in the ½ of all tumors where they do not work. In 2 clinical trials, Vizenpistat has shown greater efficacy and high safety in clinical trials than competition.
The Investor Alliance Forum brings together leading angel networks, family offices, and venture partners from across the region to connect with high-growth entrepreneurs.
This exclusive event, sponsored by BakerHostetler, unites multiple investor alliances for a dynamic afternoon of founder presentations, speed-matching sessions, and curated networking — all designed to accelerate collaboration and deal flow across our shared ecosystem.
If you invest, advise, or champion innovation, this is where meaningful partnerships begin.
BakerHostetler is recognized as one of the top firms for client service and quality of legal services, BakerHostetler is a leading law firm that helps clients around the world address their most complex and critical business and regulatory issues.
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Check-In & Networking Lunch
Arrive, connect, and enjoy lunch with fellow investors, founders, and partners.
1:00 PM
Welcome & Partner Introductions
Opening remarks from Keiretsu Forum SoCal, Ten Capital, and our Event Partners.
1:30 PM
Company Presentations
Eight curated entrepreneurs present 5-minute pitches showcasing high-growth opportunities.
2:10 PM
Break & “Snipit Videos” Showcase
Enjoy refreshments while viewing short highlight reels of portfolio companies shared by our partners.
2:30 PM
SpeedMatch Sessions
Fast-paced investor–entrepreneur meetings designed to spark meaningful conversations and collaboration.
4:00 PM
Closing Remarks & Networking Happy Hour
Wrap up the day with closing insights, continued networking, and celebratory connections and contiuu
“Snipit Videos” from our partners and portfolio companies will continue to pla
The Investor Alliance Forum brings together leading angel networks, family offices, and venture partners from across the region to connect with high-growth entrepreneurs.
This exclusive event, sponsored by BakerHostetler, unites multiple investor alliances for a dynamic afternoon of founder presentations, speed-matching sessions, and curated networking — all designed to accelerate collaboration and deal flow across our shared ecosystem.
If you invest, advise, or champion innovation, this is where meaningful partnerships begin.
BakerHostetler is recognized as one of the top firms for client service and quality of legal services, BakerHostetler is a leading law firm that helps clients around the world address their most complex and critical business and regulatory issues.
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Check-In & Networking Lunch (In-Person Forum)
Arrive, connect, and enjoy lunch with fellow investors, founders, and partners.
1:00 PM The Virtual Forum Begins
Welcome & Partner Introductions
Opening remarks from Keiretsu Forum SoCal, Ten Capital, and our Event Partners.
1:30 PM
Company Presentations
Eight curated entrepreneurs present 5-minute pitches showcasing high-growth opportunities.
Closing Remarks
Wrap up the Virtual Forum with closing insights
SpeedMatch and Networking will continue with (In-Person) Forum