techcrunch meetups 2016
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TECHCRUNCH MEET-UPSEvery year TechCrunch editors travel to the country’s hotbeds of technological innovation to give
undiscovered entrepreneurs a chance to let their ideas be heard.
Hundreds of locals flock to these meetups to pitch their ideas onstage, network with the tech community, meet exhibiting investors and tech companies, and take advantage of the local media in attendance.
It’s a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs and sponsors to get an insider look at tech’s next big startup.
WHAT HAPPENS AT MEET-UPS?
About 15 select guests attend the VC Dinner—exclusive networking time with TechCrunch editors at a top dining venue.
1. THE EVENING BEFORE
Ten to fifteen local companies pitch to TechCrunch editors, who provide feedback and hold office hours to coach the entrepreneurs.
2. THE MORNING OF
The exhibition space opens to 500-1,100 attendees. People mingle, sponsors exhibit, and pitch-offs begin. The winner gets to exhibit in Disrupt’s Startup Alley, and is written up by TechCrunch.
3. THEN FROM 6-10PM
An onstage fireside chat with a prominent, local VC and entrepreneur, and coverage from local media.
4. THERE’S ALSO…
• TITLE SPONSOR | 1 per meetup | $24,000
• VC DINNER SPONSOR | 1 per meetup | $20,000
• HOSTED BAR SPONSOR | 1 per meetup | $14,000
• PRODUCT SPONSOR | 3 per meetup | $12,000
• EXHIBITOR | 5 per meetup | $7,000
CONNECTINGwith ambitious entrepreneurs
FEBRUARY 23 Boston | FEBRUARY 25 Atlanta JUNE 14 Austin | JUNE 16 Seattle
APRIL Seoul | JUNE Tel Aviv | JULY Berlin | TBD Bangalore
EXCLUSIVE ( 1 PER EVENT)
• The meetup is co-branded as TechCrunch Meetup Sponsored by [Company Name]
• A co-branded logo is placed on the TechCrunch Events page and the popular photo wall backdrop!
• 6’x3’ exhibitor table—w/ table-top sign, power, internet
• 60-word company description & logo—on TechCrunch.com
• Company name & logo—on printed & digital shared signage at the venue
• 2 VC dinner tickets
• 6 meetup tickets—w/ expedited entry
TITLEsponsor
EXCLUSIVE ( 1 PER EVENT)
A huge event highlight—exclusive networking time with TechCrunch editors and select guests at a top dining venue
TechCrunch staff manages all logistics and RSVPs
• 40-word company description & logo—on TechCrunch.com
• Branding at the dinner—TechCrunch staff can advice on how to best integrate the brand
• 2 VC dinner tickets
• 4 meetup tickets—w/ expedited entry
VC DINNERsponsor
EXCLUSIVE ( 1 PER EVENT)
Be the exclusive sponsor of the one-and-only bar serving the entire guest list
TechCrunch staff manages all logistics and RSVPs
• 6’x3’ exhibitor table—w/ table-top sign, power, internet
• 60-word company description & logo—on TechCrunch.com
• Company name & logo—on printed & digital shared signage at the venue
• 4 meetup tickets—w/ expedited entry
HOSTED BARsponsor
SPONSORSHIP DETAILS ( 3 PER EVENT)
Host a signature experience, like a giveaway, raffle, musical act, or another kind of entertainment
• 6’x3’ exhibitor table—w/ table-top sign, power, internet
• 40-word company description & logo—on TechCrunch.com
• Company name & logo—on printed & digital shared signage at the venue
• 4 meetup tickets—w/ expedited entry
PRODUCTdetails
SPONSORSHIP DETAILS ( 5 PER EVENT)
An entry-level sponsorship ideal for established companies or startups looking for an efficient way to get involved with the TechCrunch community
• 6’x3’ exhibitor table—w/ table-top sign, power, internet
• 30-word company description & logo—on TechCrunch.com
• Company name & logo—on printed & digital shared signage at the venue
• 2 meetup tickets—w/ expedited entry
EXHIBITORsponsor