Geography vs. Investing: Should Location Matter?

Description:

The world is as flat as ever. We’ve never been more connected and entrepreneurs everywhere have greater access to the resources they need to start companies.

But even while world-changing companies are being built outside of Silicon Valley, access to the capital these fledgling companies need is still difficult to come by.

At first glance, there appears to be a disconnect in the investment theses in investors on the coasts and those inside the coasts. But looking deeper, we’ve found midwest investors who invest in companies on the coast, as well as coastal investors putting money into midwest companies.

This panel examines the role geography plays in investment, what role it SHOULD play, and how to find the right investment match despite geographical differences.