NorCal AngelCon 2025 Finalist

Written By Rich Foreman

The Carlsen Center has named four finalists for NorCal AngelCon 2025, pitching for $100K+ on Wednesday, November 19, 5:00–7:30 pm at Connect Labs by Wexford, Aggie Square (Sacramento). The format includes dinner and networking from 5:00–6:00 pm, investor panel and finalist pitches from 6:00–7:00 pm, and winner announcements at 7:30 pm, including a $10,000 Audience Award.

Finalists

  • IntelVasc — Remote monitoring aimed at early detection of vascular issues to reduce serious cardiovascular events.

  • Matrubials — Milk-inspired antimicrobial therapeutics, with an initial focus on women’s health and infectious disease.

  • Strived.io — AI platform that converts student data into clear, actionable insights for personalized learning.

  • Xironetic — Portable, AR-enabled surgical navigation designed to improve precision while lowering capital costs.

Founder-Focused Highlights

  • Three of the four finalists are medical/life science companies, reflecting strong regional depth in health and medtech alongside data-driven software.

  • Attendees help decide the $10K Audience Award, so show up ready to vote.

  • If you’re fundraising soon, treat this as a live benchmark for how teams frame problem, traction, regulatory path (when relevant), and use of proceeds.

Event Details

Host: Carlsen Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Date: Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025

Time: 5:00–7:30 pm

Location: Connect Labs by Wexford, Aggie Square, Sacramento

Cost: Free

Register: Luma

Rich Foreman
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