CVC Week is Back: Sept 28-Oct 2

CVC Week returns to San Francisco from Monday, September 28th to Friday, October 2nd, 2026, bringing together the largest gathering of corporate venture capitalists in the world. Last year’s program welcomed 1,000+ founders, corporates, and investors across 20 events throughout the week.

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At the center of the week is Counter VII, our flagship conference and the anchor gathering for the global CVC ecosystem. Around it sits a full week of curated events, from founder matchmaking and investor programming to industry dinners and social gatherings across San Francisco.

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The core event pages for this year’s program are now live. But first, make sure your registration is secured for the main day.

Counter VII Main Day Registration, Wednesday, September 30th

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Take a look at the energy from last year’s inaugural CVC Week:

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Core Side Events Announced

Monday, September 28:
Welcome Party

Kick off CVC Week with the official Welcome Party, co-hosted with Woven Capital and DLA Piper. Sign up here.

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Tuesday, September 29:
Counter Match: CVC x Founder Meetup

Our signature Founder Matchmaking Event returns, bringing early-stage founders together with corporate investors for high-value conversations. Investors rotate through structured 1:1 meetings with founders building across key sectors. Sign up here.

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Tuesday evening will also feature industry-focused dinners and happy hours hosted across the city by Counter Club members and partners, with more details to be announced soon.

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Wednesday, September 30
Counter VII — Main Day

Expect a full day of breakout discussions, main-stage conversations, and structured networking, bringing together the leaders shaping corporate venture today. The program concludes with our signature after-party and networking late into the evening.

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Thursday, October 1
Platform Day

Following strong demand last year, Platform Day returns as the only dedicated event for platform and portfolio development builders at CVC funds. Speakers will share real-world models and case studies on how corporates support founders beyond the check.

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More Events to Come

Additional social events, industry gatherings, and community activities will take place across the city on Thursday afternoon and Friday. More details will be announced soon as hosts finalize their plans.

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Want to Host an Event During CVC Week?

CVC Week comes to life through community participation and co-hosted events from Counter Club members and partners. If your organization is interested in hosting a social, sector-focused, or community event, please reach out to Abbie Wolf to discuss adding it to the official schedule.

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