​Presented by Atlantis Capital, Startup Grind Chicago, and Startup Hypeman in partnership with J.P. Morgan.

​This is an application-based event. Apply here

​We consistently hear that one of the biggest hurdles facing Midwest investors is the lack of deal-sharing among funds. This is preventing some of our region’s best start-ups from getting a true shot at rising to the top, or forcing them to shop on the coasts to do so.

​Building Bridges 2: Investors Meeting Investors is a curated, invite-only cocktail tasting built to change that. Planned in conjunction with TechChicago Week, to kick off the week, we are putting a small group of active investors from Chicago and across the Midwest in one private room with a single goal: turn isolated funds into dealflow partners.

​What to Expect:

​A premium cocktail tasting experience courtesy of our private venue host. Sip delicious beverages like an Old Fashioned featuring saffron bitters, a Mezcal Negroni made with tamarind liqueur, and more, all while learning about the creation, how to pair it, and how to serve it at home. Intro conversations with investors from Chicago and across the Midwest. Let this be the start of shared deals and long-lasting relationships. Light bites to accompany the cocktails and conversation.

​Who’s in the Room:

​This event is for active investors only (capital deployed in 2026 or actively deploying in the next 3 months), so you don’t have to field founder pitches or keep your guard up the whole time. We are capped at 40 people, so you must be approved to participate. The exact location will be shared only with those who are approved.