Speaker: Jason Mercer, Principal, Cleveland Avenue.

Cleveland Avenue is a Chicago-based global venture capital firm that invests in lifestyle consumer brands and technology companies that positively disrupt large and growing markets. They provide financial resources, expertise, and holistic business support to help unlock the value of their investments.

This series features presentations by capital providers and information about how to access different forms of capital. Each investor or lender will speak on:

• The types of businesses they fund and the funding they make available,

• What makes a successful ask for capital,

• Examples of success stories, and

• How to apply/pitch for funds.