California, April 17, 2026 — The EcoVG SoCal Investment Summit, hosted by Ecosystem Venture Group (EcoVG), brought together 129 active investors and six breakthrough startups for a day focused on one clear objective: creating meaningful investment opportunities.
Held at the prestigious Balboa Bay Resort & Club in Newport Beach, the Summit delivered a focused and high-caliber experience designed to foster genuine connections and accelerate deal flow within a trusted ecosystem.
A Curated Environment for Meaningful Investment Opportunities
At its core, the EcoVG SoCal Investment Summit is not just another networking event; it is a purpose-driven platform where capital meets opportunity. The six companies, Crowd Compass, Precixion, Aether Therapeutics, Compvide, Novuson, and CLICS, were carefully vetted by EcoVG, ensuring that investors engaged with startups demonstrating strong fundamentals, scalable business models, and long-term value propositions.
Through structured sessions and organic networking opportunities, attendees were able to grow their connections and find like-minded partners, reinforcing EcoVG’s vision of a collaborative and enduring investment ecosystem.
A key highlight of the event was JJ Goldsbury, Vice President of Strategy and Corp. Development at First American Nuclear, speaking on The Courage to Create the Conviction to Believe.
Insights from Industry Leaders
A key highlight of the event was JJ Goldsbury, Vice President of Strategy and Corp. Development at First American Nuclear, speaking on The Courage to Create the Conviction to Believe. Adam Jacobs, Trey Natherson, and Josh Levine shared their ideas and outlook as part of The Family Office Panel.
Building Momentum for the Future of Venture Ecosystems
As EcoVG continues to expand its footprint and strengthen its network, the EcoVG SoCal Investment Summit stands as a testament to its mission: to bridge capital and innovation through a human-first, relationship-driven approach to investing.
“The EcoVG SoCal Investment Summit reflects our belief that strong ecosystems are built through intentional connections,” said Nathan McDonald, Managing Partner of Ecosystem Venture Group. “By bringing together the right people in the right setting, we aim to create opportunities that foster long-term collaborations.”
With promising early-stage companies, hundreds of active investors, and a shared focus on execution, the Summit set the stage for new partnerships and future growth, reinforcing EcoVG’s role as a catalyst in today’s evolving venture landscape.
About Ecosystem Venture Group
Ecosystem Venture Group is a premier investment organization and the parent company of Keiretsu Forum Northwest & Rockies, PeopleConnect, PitchForce, and the Northwest Angel Fund. The firm is dedicated to supporting founders in building sustainable, scalable businesses while providing its investor network access to high-potential opportunities backed by rigorous evaluation. For more information, please visit ecovg.com.
