Beer & Biotech August


Wednesday, August 20, 2025
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM (EDT)

Big Lick Brewing Company


409 Salem Ave SW Roanoke, VA 24016
Category: Beer & Biotech

This month, we're excited to host two incredible speakers from Common Wealth Angels, Virginia’s premier angel investment network for biotech and life sciences. Get an insider look at how this dynamic group is helping improve capital access in Virginia through mentorship and deep industry expertise. 

Our speakers will dive into:

  • What exactly is private capital, and how does it work?
  • How does private capital investment in biotech differ from other industries?
  • What are the pathways to accessing capital for biotech ventures?
  • What is the outlook for biotech capital investment in this region?

Whether you're a founder, researcher, investor, or just biotech-curious, this is your chance to connect, learn, and toast to the future of science and startups.

Beer & Biotech is made possible by EOS. Enjoy networking from 4:30 to 5:15p and the speaker will begin at 5:15p.

Speaker Spotlight

Common Wealth Angels (CWA) is a private capital investment organization based in Roanoke, Virginia. CWA funds innovation in our region and beyond through investment in high-growth startups alongside venture capital funds and other angel investment organizations. click here to learn more.