Back to back tech weeks
Actuate Ventures and friends are hosting events during
Seattle Space Week - Sep 28 - Oct 4
SF Tech Week - Oct 5 - Oct 11
LA Tech Week - Oct 12 - 18
Come join us in person during these action packed days
Stellar events!
Asian Leaders in Space Tech
Actuate Ventures is teaming up with AHN for a dynamic evening celebrating Asian leadership in the space industry. Join us for a panel of founders and innovators who are pushing the boundaries in aerospace and advanced manufacturing. This event brings together operators, investors, and aspiring entrepreneurs for authentic connections and new ideas shaping the future of space technology.
Highlights:
Panel with John Kim (Hyperspace), Andrew Hanna (Stoke Space), and MiMi Aung.
Insights on building in space and deep tech from active founders and investors
Networking with leaders in space technology and the Asian entrepreneurial community
September 30th 5pm-8pm
Details and RSVP: https://luma.com/9292zowy
Formation to Funding: Best Practices when Starting and Scaling a Space-Tech Startup
Join Cooley and Asian Hustle Network for a discussion with founders, operators, and investors at the forefront of the space-tech ecosystem. From formation to funding and beyond, panelists will share practical lessons on fundraising, navigating regulatory complexities, meeting investor expectations, scaling for growth, and building companies positioned for long-term success.
Actuate’s own Chris Le will be speaking from the VC perspective
Details and RSVP: https://luma.com/1ezxunls
Space Karaoke
Close out Seattle Space Week with Space Karaoke, a fun-filled wrap-up celebration bringing together the space community for music, networking, and unforgettable moments. Come sing, dance, connect, and celebrate the future of space with fellow enthusiasts and innovators.
Thursday Oct 1st 2026 8pm-10pm PST
Register: https://luma.com/p2glqcoc
SFTW - Wrapping up the Raise
Luncheon for Deep Tech Investors & Closing Founders in Cutting Edge Technologies: SF Tech Week 2026 Edition.
Whether you're a capital allocator, managing a fund, investing in the next big thing, or leading a venture studio, this is your chance to connect and converse about investing in the most cutting-edge technologies.
October 5th 11:00am – 2:00pm
Details and RSVP: https://partiful.com/e/0r8eF7wf5dPBkrt0Dd5O
SFTW - Investors at the Cutting Edge
Are you a visionary VC, LP, or GP looking to stay ahead of the curve? Join Actuate Ventures and Strativ for an exclusive luncheon during SF Tech Week, designed to connect and inspire the brightest minds in the investment community.
This will be an intimate luncheon, where the ambiance fosters thoughtful conversation in a chill, relaxed environment. Engage in meaningful dialogue in a setting that encourages deep, impactful discussions.
October 6th 11:00am
Details and RSVP: https://partiful.com/e/tdHkRg3z7ablmEnlzG6L
LATW - Wrapping up the Raise Luncheon
Are you a visionary VC, LP, or GP looking to stay ahead of the curve? Join Actuate Ventures and Strativ for an exclusive luncheon during LA Tech Week, designed to connect and inspire the brightest minds in the investment community. Shoutout to our community supporter The Lew Firm.
This will be an intimate luncheon, where the ambiance fosters thoughtful conversation in a chill, relaxed environment. Engage in meaningful dialogue in a setting that encourages deep, impactful discussions.
October 13th 11:00am – 2:00pm
Details and RSVP: https://partiful.com/e/YNHBdNHU5Nw3Wnudsc6r
LATW - Investors at the Cutting Edge
Actuate Ventures is hosting a catered lunch during SF Tech Week for GPs, LPs, family offices, and venture studios investing at the frontier — space, advanced manufacturing, materials science, energy, robotics, applied AI.
Every guest is screened. We read each application and build the list by hand, which means the person you end up talking to is someone worth the hour. No open door, no plus-ones.
October 12 11:00am
Details and RSVP: https://partiful.com/e/2i1ClPHUIRBegglIpgIb
If you are in town for Tech Week and care about space, robotics, or advanced energy, would love to see you at one or all of these, and a big thank you to everyone across the community who is helping make this week happen.
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Space Northwest Symposium 2026
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MEET OUR HOSTS AND SPONSORS:
Actuate Ventures is an innovation ecosystem to fund, found, and scale deep-tech and space-tech startups focused on the advancement of humanity.
Strativ Group Scale faster, hire smarter. Global talent solutions designed for unlimited growth. We’ve helped over 500 companies just like yours, scale successfully & cost-effectively.
Strativ Group lives for innovation - partnering with ambitious businesses that make the world a better, safer and more sustainable place. Simply put, we help our partners scale by solving the biggest challenge – people. We are experts in people and how to attract, headhunt, retain & develop world class talent
Cooley LLP is the go-to advisor to innovators and disruptors, helping turn great ideas into great companies. We are one of the most active firms globally in advising on early- and late-stage financings, IPOs and M&A, and we combine our multidisciplinary platform with efficient, tech-enabled resources designed to provide clients with premium counsel through each stage as they scale. Cooley is deeply connected in the venture ecosystem, working with startups, boards, management teams and investors to support more than 7,000 high-growth private companies reshaping the global economy. Our distinctive approach to client relationships, proactive problem-solving and team collaboration ensures clients have a legal partner to take their business to the next level.
Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a division of First Citizens Bank, is a leading financial partner to the innovation economy, serving technology, life sciences, healthcare, venture capital, and private equity clients around the world. With more than 40 years of experience supporting founders, investors, and growth companies, SVB combines deep sector expertise, specialized banking solutions, and a powerful network to help innovators scale and succeed.
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