Scale-Up Fridays
Investor Office Hours
Backed by 100KM Ventures, GSR Partners, Michigan Central, Femology, and Black Tech Saturdays
Detroit founders your next big leap starts here.
Black Tech Saturdays is proud to partner with Michigan Central, Femology, 100KM Ventures, and GSR Partners to launch Scale-Up Fridays: Investor Office Hours a powerful new opportunity designed to help founders bridge the critical gap between early-stage funding and scalable growth.
This free program gives startups direct access to investors, strategic advisors, and proven operators who know what it takes to scale smart—and win big.
Apply Today – Applications close April 3rd
What You Get
One-on-one time with top investors and advisors
Real-time feedback on your fundraising strategy and growth plan
Plug into Michigan’s vibrant startup ecosystem
Tools and resources to refine your pitch and accelerate your scale
Key Dates
Meet & Greet Happy Hour: Thursday, April 10th
Investor Office Hours: Friday, April 11th (by invitation for selected founders)
Meet the Partners
100KM Ventures
An early-stage venture capital firm focused on the Future of Work and Future of Health.
Founder & Managing Partner Shalanda has invested in 30+ startups including Instacart and No Bull Apparel.
GSR Partners
A strategic advisory firm helping startups grow with sustainable, high-impact strategies.
Co-founders Mavis and Duane bring 15+ years of experience from Fortune 100 companies and startup scaling.
Ready to Scale?
Don’t miss this chance to get in front of investors and unlock your next stage of growth.
Applications close April 3rd.
Questions? Reach out at:
📧 info@100kmvc.co
📧 info@gsrpartners.co