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Hey visionaries—has the next billion dollar idea been floating around in your head? Uber's newest project might just be the big break you've been waiting for.
Uber has partnered with Techweek and seven venture capitalist firms to introduce UberVENTURE, an event that will literally bring an interested investor to your door. All you need to do is fill out this form by 5:00 pm on June 18 to have the opportunity to give a 15-minute pitch of your product or idea.
Following the initial application, the most innovative applicants will be notified by June 19. Then—on June 23—those lucky entrepenuers will be able to request an investor by using the ride-sharing platform's app. They'll just need to open the app and click "Request VENTURE" any time from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to have Uber deliver an investor right to their doorstep. If the investor likes what he or she hears, expect to land a follow-up meeting.
"As proud members of Chicago's booming tech scene, we love using our technology to drive more innovation," said Brooke Anderson, Uber's Midwest communications lead. "Every day in Chicago, Uber connects riders to drivers and this takes it up a notch by connecting entrepreneurs to investors and opportunities. This partnership with Chicago TechWeek will empower entrepreneurs to broaden their reach and potentially make something big happen."
Participating investors include MATH Venture Partners, Chicago Ventures, Cornerstone Angels, Heartland Angels, Independence Equity, Lakewest Venture Partners, and OCA Ventures, who are all looking to invest across a number of different industries, from e-commerce and software to healthcare, agriculture, and defense technologies.
In addition, three top candidates will be awarded free $500 Uber for Business ride packages, which they can redeem as their businesses continue to flourish.
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