The state’s venture capital community will gather March 11 at the Hilton Hawaiian Village for the Hawaii Venture Capital Summit.

Organizers say the event will showcase ways to encourage “follow-on funding” needed to help startup companies to grow.
Entrepreneurs, economic development specialists, professionals who advise businesses and local angel investors are encouraged to attend.
The event includes an opportunity for selected local companies to make either two- or 10-minute pitches to potential investors as well as a private session for two to three startups.
Registration is $129 and include’s lunch. Late registration is $150. For more information go to http://www.enterprisehonolulu.com/vcsummit/index.html.