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Loon’s Lair 2025: Minnesota’s Premier Entrepreneur Pitch Competition

Ready to elevate your business? Join the Loon’s Lair Entrepreneur Pitch Competition June 7, 2025, in Minneapolis, hosted by the India Chamber of MN and BETA. This is your chance to pitch innovative ideas to top investors and compete for significant funding. Applications are now open for all entrepreneurs, from startups to new ventures—don't miss your moment to shine!

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What to Expect:

The Loon’s Lair Entrepreneur Pitch Competition isn’t just a stage—it’s a springboard. From live pitches to strategic exposure, this competition is designed to connect bold business ideas with the capital, visibility, and networks needed to grow.

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Pitch Live in Minneapolis

Finalists will present their ventures on June 7 to investors, business leaders, and a live audience, offering a chance showcase your vision, receive feedback, and shine in Minnesota’s business scene.

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Connect with Top Investors

Our upcoming investment panel will feature key figures from Minnesota’s investor and entrepreneurial community, offering a unique chance to forge connections.

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Competition, in partnership with BETA, connects cultural and business leaders to foster innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic growth.

Sponsor Packages

Become a proud sponsor of Loon’s Lair 2025 and help shape the future of entrepreneurship. Gain brand exposure, connect with Minnesota's emerging startups and investors, and support Asian-Indian and minority-led innovation. Discover our sponsorship tiers below and make impact. Interested? Contact us at aanchal.singhal@icocmn.org to get started.

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$500 – Bronze Sponsor

Logo placement on event webpage
Social media mention and thank-you post
2 general admission tickets to attend the event
Recognition during event slideshow

$1,000 – Silver Sponsor

All beneﬁts from Community Sponsor
Featured logo on sponsor signage at the event
2 additional general admission tickets (total of 4)
Recognition during investor panel introduction

$2,000 – Gold Sponsor

All beneﬁts from Bronze Sponsor
Reserved tabling space at the venue
Verbal recognition from moderator during event
2 additional general admission tickets (total of 6)

Meet the Investors

Loon’s Lair brings top-tier investors to the table for your high-stakes pitch. Our panel features influential angel investors, venture capitalists, and business leaders who have backed some of the region’s most exciting and successful ventures. These are the visionaries shaping Minnesota’s innovation ecosystem — and they’re ready to hear your pitch.