Iowa Angel Investor Summit To Take Place On Nov. 19
GREATER DES MOINES, IA (Oct. 15, 2025) – The Iowa Angel Investor Summit will return for its fourth year on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Krause Gateway Center in Downtown Des Moines. The Summit provides a unique opportunity for active and aspiring angel investors, entrepreneurs and business leaders to connect, collaborate and accelerate Iowa’s growing startup ecosystem.
The Summit will feature discussions on topics including corporate and startup collaborations, dissecting an investment through the lens of venture capital, keynote conversation with Billie Asmus, founder and inventor of Repaint Studios and more. A special investor pitch event will round out the Summit featuring Midwest startups actively fundraising. Accredited angel investors and fund managers can jointly invest through a special investment fund created for this portion of the event.
A pre-summit workshop on Monday, Nov. 17 will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Greater Des Moines Community Foundation’s C3 Center. Led by Eric Engelmann, partner at Novy Venture Studio, the interactive session will introduce attendees to the fundamentals of angel investing. This workshop, which includes dinner and is included with Summit registration, will explore how investors can support startups through equity investing.
“Whether you’re new to angel investing or have decades of experience, the Iowa Angel Investor Summit offers practical insights, valuable relationships and a front-row seat to the momentum building across Iowa’s innovation sector,” said Diana Wright, Startup Community Builder at The Partnership.
Registration for the Summit is $50, which includes access to the pre-summit workshop, meals and networking sessions. Capacity is limited to the first 150 people who register.
The event is organized by The Greater Des Moines Partnership, InnoVenture Iowa, the Iowa Area Development Group and the Plains Angels. It is sponsored by BrownWinick Law, Iowa Economic Development Authority and Nyemaster Goode with additional support provided by theBusiness Record, Dentons, Merchants Bonding and Sukup Innovations.
Click here to register or to learn more about the Summit contact Diana Wright.
About the Greater Des Moines Partnership
The Greater Des Moines Partnership is the economic and community development organization that serves 12 counties in Greater Des Moines (DSM), Iowa: Adair, Clarke, Dallas, Guthrie, Jasper, Madison, Mahaska, Marion, Marshall, Polk, Poweshiek and Warren. Together with more than 400 Investors and an Affiliate Chamber of Commerce network of more than 7,200 Regional Business Members, The Partnership drives economic growth and talent development to advance quality of life in DSM with one voice, one mission and as one region. Through innovation, strategic planning and global collaboration, The Partnership grows opportunity, helps create jobs and promotes DSM as the best place to build a business, a career and a future. Learn more at DSMpartnership.com.