$1 MILLION DOLLAR
STARTUP DRAFT
Green Bay is Drafting More Than Athletes - We're Drafting Startups
2025 NFL DRAFT
As our hometown takes center stage for the 2025 NFL Draft, we’re making our own pick by investing in the next game-changing startup.
Hosted in partnership with the Green Bay Packers and Microsoft, we’re investing $1 million dollars in a startup harnessing emerging technologies in industries aligned with TitletownTech’s core strengths.
We’re looking for startups who are...
Powering factories of the future
THE OPPORTUNITY
WHO'S ELIGIBLE?
Startups that...
Align with our areas of interest
Have raised less than $10M in capital, excluding non-dilutive capital
Can commit to coming to Green Bay April 3-4 (finalists) and April 24 (winner)
Headquartered in the US or Canada
WHAT IF...
my company is picked?
$1M investment from TitletownTech, more details in FAQ
$350K in Azure credits provided by Microsoft for Startups
Prioritized access to the Microsoft AI Co-Innovation Lab in Wisconsin
Access to a corporate network for market insights & strategic feedback
STARTUP COMBINE
Green Bay, April 3&4
This is where you’ll go beyond the pitch deck, engaging directly with investors, corporate leaders, and industry experts who want to see who you are and what you do.
Market Insights & Strategic Feedback
Connect with decision-makers from Microsoft, the Green Bay Packers, Kohler, Schneider National, AriensCo, and more to gain industry insights.
Build Meaningful Relationships
You’ll have the opportunity to forge long-term connections with investors, mentors, and partners.
A Spotlight Before the Spotlight
Finalists will be featured in pre-event content leading up to the broadcast, giving you visibility across TitletownTech’s channels and media partners. Tell your story and showcase your vision.
STARTUP DRAFT DAY
Thursday, April 24
Ahead of the first round of the NFL Draft, it’s time to show us your strengths. The Startup Draft Day broadcast is where finalists will receive live, real-time feedback, and compete for a $1M investment from TitletownTech.
Tune in to see who wins
Join us Thursday, April 24, at 1:30 p.m. CT to catch the Startup Draft pick live on LinkedIn, X, and YouTube.
Check back here for links to the live stream!
Founders and ecosystem partners gather for our annual
TitletownTech Founder Weekend and Tailgate.
April 3&4
STARTUP COMBINE
Finalists will convene in Green Bay. Travel and lodging will be covered by TitletownTech.
April 24
STARTUP DRAFT DAY
Winner will participate in a live-streamed broadcast on LinkedIn, X, and YouTube.
THE WHY
TRANSFORMATIVE
Ideas Thrive Here
Backed by the Green Bay Packers, the only community-owned team in professional sports, and shaped through collaboration with Microsoft, TitletownTech was founded to invest in and build high-impact startups that drive industry transformation. We exist because we believe that innovation happens everywhere, especially when visionary entrepreneurs are given the capital, resources, and industry connections to thrive.
Mark Murphy, President and CEO of the Green Bay Packers (left), and
Brad Smith, President and Vice Chair of Microsoft (right)
WHY
This Matters to Us
The Startup Draft is an extension of what we do every day, betting on high-potential founders, backing them with real investment, and helping them scale. We know firsthand that great ideas need more than just funding, they need market access, strategic insights, and the right people in their corner.
With the 2025 NFL Draft coming to Green Bay for the first time, we saw the perfect opportunity to shine a national spotlight on the innovation happening here.
GenLogs signs the TitletownTech portfolio company
helmet in the shadow of Lambeau Field.
WHAT
We're Looking For
We’re seeking deeply committed founders who see beyond the competition, entrepreneurs who recognize the power of the right investment, the right partners, and the right environment to scale.
The TitletownTech Startup Draft isn’t just about winning, it’s about belonging to a network that helps startups build, scale, and impact industries in meaningful ways.
Founders who...
Are here to build something that lasts.
Value access to corporate connections that can help validate, commercialize, and accelerate their technology.
Are serious about scaling.
Are ready to challenge their thinking.
See the opportunity to be part of something bigger than the NFL Draft.
"TitletownTech has been instrumental to our growth and takes a powerful, unconventional approach to venture capital. From the beginning, they were focused on supporting the founding team by providing more than just capital. Their in-residence support has brought specialists and
experienced industry leaders to bear, which has given us a business degree's
worth of knowledge and catalytic connections. We feel lucky to have
them as a partner."
Alex Tyink
Founder, Fork Farms
