Baker Botts is hosting a VC Reverse Pitch event during 2026 SXSW at Capital Factory House! This event will flip the script, with a curated group of venture capital firms pitching their funds to an audience of founders, followed by a candid panel discussion. The founder-first program is designed to highlight how VCs are thinking in today’s market, offering meaningful visibility into the Austin ecosystem. Founders will gain a clear understanding of each fund’s investment focus, differentiation, and unique value-add.

Each participating firm will provide a brief (5–7 minute) overview of its investment strategy and what it’s looking for in founders, followed by a moderated discussion and audience Q&A.

Speakers: Baker Botts Partner Brian Lee and Special Counsel Marc Adesso. Featured VC firms to be announced.

You must be registered for Capital Factory House to attend (free to sign up).

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