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Every year our angel investors review 60+ company applications from across Washington State as part of the annual Flywheel Investment Conference companies. Investors then select the top six companies to compete live in-person and invest in one or more at the end of the conference. Since 2018, over 1.5 million dollars in investment awards have been offered at the Flywheel Conference, with millions in follow-on deals for founders who have competed at the event.
2025 INVESTMENT COMPETITION
Washington-State based companies can apply to compete for a $150,000+ investment award during the Flywheel Investment Conference on May 21-23, 2025 in Wenatchee, Washington. Flywheel provides visibility, resources, and valuable connections for early-stage companies seeking funding.
In addition to the investment offering, there is also a $50,000 relocation offer, a $5,000 cash prize, and more!
Applications open on February 1 and close on March 17, 2025.
There is no fee to apply to compete. All companies who submit a completed application will receive 50% off conference tickets and recognition regardless of placement.
Members of the FLYWHEEL CONFERENCE 2025 FUND LLC will select six finalists who will compete live in Wenatchee for investment awards and prizes.
Finalists receive free tickets to the conference, a two-night hotel stay, and complimentary tours. Learn more below.
COMPETITION DETAILS
Applications open February 1
Is your company raising capital? Apply to compete at the Flywheel Investment Conference for the chance to win $150,000+ in investment awards. Angel investors in the FLYWHEEL CONFERENCE 2025 FUND LLC will review all applicants and then select six companies who will compete as finalists May 21-23 in Wenatchee.
Competition Terms
It’s free to apply to compete
Open to any Washington-based early stage company who has raised less than 2 million dollars in investment (grants and non-dilutive funding sources do not count towards the 2 million)
Open to all industries
All applicants must be available to meet on zoom for interviews and due diligence review by investors during April - May 2025.
The six finalists will compete live on stage to an audience of attendees and investors May 22 in Wenatchee. All finalists must attend in person in Wenatchee from May 21-23, 2025.
Immediately following presentations on May 23, FLYWHEEL CONFERENCE 2025 FUND LLC Investors will deliberate and select the winner(s) who will receive an investment offer in the form of a convertible note. If winners are in an existing raise, investors will consider investing in their existing terms.
PERKS FOR COMPANIES
All companies who submit a finished application by the due date will receive 50% off all conference tickets.
All companies will be recognized in conference program and across Flywheel Network channels.
Finalists will receive premier visibility across all Flywheel Network channels.
Finalists will receive four free tickets to the conference.
Finalists will receive one free hotel room on May 21 and May 22.
Finalists can enjoy complimentary tours across North Central Washington.
There is no fee to apply to compete. Create a Gust.com profile and apply to Flywheel Investment Conference.
How to Apply - APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED
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2025 FUND MANAGER
Every year our angel investors review over 60 company applications from across Washington State as part of the annual Flywheel Investment Conference in Wenatchee. Investors select the finalists to compete and then invest in one or more at the end of the conference.
2025 Fund Manager
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