ZavoVentures, the investment arm of ZavoMedia PR Group, recently hosted the Deal-Making Dinner, an invite-only evening designed to connect tech startup founders with aligned capital partners through curated conversation and relationship-led deal flow.
This dinner is intentionally curated and specifically geared toward startup founders and investors looking to create real deal flow and strategic partnerships rooted in authenticity, transparency, and mutual value. Rather than centering the night around polished pitch decks, ZavoVentures encourages founders to leave the “investor deck mode” behind and bring their true narrative—the story, vision, and value proposition that attracts the right capital partners for aligned fundraising.
These dinners take place once a month as an intimate mixer and dining experience where startup founders and investors come together to build real relationships and create meaningful deal flow. The goal is to cultivate a room where partnerships form naturally and long-term, authentic connections are prioritized.
The next Dealmaking Dinner is scheduled for April 23rd in the heart of NYC.
The dinner brought together high-conviction early-stage startups that are actively exploring fundraising opportunities and preparing for growth. Many of the founders in attendance are currently focused on three critical pillars for successful capital raises: fundraising support, legal readiness, and PR support—the same integrated VC–PR hybrid approach that defines ZavoVentures.
Startups Spotlighted at the Dinner
The following companies attended the Founder–Investor Deal-Making Dinner and expressed interest in fundraising and strategic support:
· Ultramind — A digital health platform founded by Sai Kiran that analyzes a user’s lifestyle and helps them track their consciousness.
· OkLegal.ai—A legal technology company founded by Steven Peter Haddad, building AI-forward solutions for modern legal workflows.
· Glam AI — Founded by Chris Nakayama, Glam AI is developing AI-enabled innovation for the beauty and consumer experience ecosystem.
· DTR—Founded by Adam De Delva, DTR is “forging the path to open innovation,” bridging technology and humanity to move the world.
Why This Room Matters: Capital Readiness Meets Visibility
Fundraising momentum is rarely created by pitch decks alone. It is accelerated when founders combine:
· Strategic fundraising positioning and investor outreach
· Legal readiness to reduce diligence friction
· Credibility-building PR to create market pull and investor confidence
ZavoVentures was created to deliver that full stack. As a VC–PR hybrid platform, ZavoVentures supports startups with fundraising strategy, visibility, and legal preparedness so founders can show up to investor conversations with sharper narratives, cleaner structures, and stronger momentum.
About ZavoVentures
ZavoVentures is the investment arm of ZavoMedia PR Group. The firm takes a VC–PR hybrid approach that helps startup founders combine capital strategy with top-tier communications and practical legal readiness. ZavoVentures also funds female-led tech startups, with a mission to expand access to capital and increase visibility for underrepresented builders in legal tech, health tech, SaaS, and fintech. Register for our upcoming Deal Making dinner in NYC. https://luma.com/cxpei3z0
Media Inquiries
For interviews, founder introductions, or partnership opportunities related to the Founder–Investor Deal-Making Dinner, contact:
· ZavoVentures / ZavoMedia PR Group
· Email: [email protected]
· https://luma.com/cxpei3z0
