The Startup Factory Showcase, which features presentations by each of the new and emerging companies that are completing the startup accelerator’s program, has been a highlight for the entrepreneurial community. But the next one will be much smaller – and for invited investors only.

Partners Chris Heivly and Dave Neal emailed invitations to the event on Wednesday afternoon and disclosed the changes.


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“The event is being scaled down from previous years and will only include investors,” they wrote.

Past events have included a program of speakers and discussions about trends in startup financing. However, Heivly said after the Showcase was moved to Raleigh last fall and drew a disappointing crowd that The Startup Factory might make changes.

The event is set for Wednesday, May 28, from 5-7 p.m. at the Full Frame Theater, which is located at the American Tobacco Historic District.

The Startup Factory is based in the American Underground. 

Registration is by invitation only.

Four firms were selected for the latest group of companies. Each receives $50,000 in seed funding and can obtain additional financing from The Startup Factory.