Third Thursday @ Three

Monthly Utah pitch event connecting startups with VCs and angels at Kiln Lehi.

Provo, UT, USA

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Description

Third Thursday @ Three is a prominent monthly startup pitch and networking event based in the Silicon Slopes region of Utah. Founded by Ray Smithson and powered by Kinect Capital, it serves as a high-impact bridge between visionary startups and the region's top angel and venture capital investors.

Early Stage Focus: The event primarily showcases Pre-seed, Seed, and early Series A companies.
Funding Preparedness: It targets startups currently seeking institutional capital or preparing for a significant funding round within the next several months.
Method: Founders must connect with Ray Smithson on LinkedIn to submit their pitch decks. It is recommended to submit decks at least two months in advance.

Eligibility

Geography: Primarily focused on Utah-based startups, but open to regional founders who can pitch in person.
Sector: Industry-agnostic, though there is a natural concentration in SaaS, High Tech, and AI given the event's location in Lehi/Silicon Slopes.
Prerequisite: Founders are highly encouraged to attend at least one event as an observer before applying to pitch.

Process

Selection: The Kinect Capital team screens applicants to select 3–5 startups for each event.
Event Format: Each selected startup gives a 5-minute pitch followed by a brief Q&A session with a panel of active investors.
Investment Group Pitch: Unique to this event, one investment group (VC or angel group) also pitches to the audience, explaining their investment thesis and how they support founde

What an Applicant can Obtain

Direct Investor Exposure: A platform to present in front of Utah's most active investors, including partners from Pelion, Frazier VC, and various angel syndicates.
Strategic Feedback: Immediate Q&A feedback from a professional investor jury.
High-End Networking: Curated access to mentors, industry leaders, and potential co-founders during the post-pitch networking hour.