Bringing together the best and brightest founders, operators, and investors.

October 13 – 16, 2025. Lansdowne Resort. Loudoun County, Virginia.

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DI is a summit that connects the 100 best early-stage startups with several hundred pre-vetted active investors.

All the community and fundraising success.

No fixed terms, no three month program.

All the fundraising success. No fixed terms, no three month program.

The road that brought us here

The first two DI events produced two unicorns. One in five companies in attendance had successful exits.

One of the event organizers and founder of Fortify Ventures, Jonathon Pirelli, posing for a photo with attendees.
Overhead shot of the crowd in a circle. A discussion is happening at a previous Distilled Intelligence
Overhead shot of the crowd and stage where panelists are having a discussion at Distilled Intelligence
A shot of the crowd in an auditorium listening to a panel discussion Many attendees and few empty seats.
Three past participants in Distilled Intelligence posing for a photo.
Jonathon Pirelli holding up a red t-shirt at a podium at Distilled Intelligence 2.0
A shot of the crowd with crowd-member asking a question to someone on stage.

22% Exit rate

Among startups participating in both previous DI events.

$146M Raised

By presenting companies in the 12 months following the event.

74% Raised rounds

Following participation in Distilled Intelligence

74% Raised rounds

Following participation in Distilled Intelligence.

22% Exit rate

Among startups participating in both previous DI events.

$146M Raised

By presenting companies in the 12 months following the event.

for
Distilled intelligence
3.0

We’re thinking bigger for DI 3.0

Keep your eyes on the prize

Compete for a $1M cash prize, but leave with lasting relationships that unlock hundreds of millions more.

Keep your eyes on the prize

Meaningful work

Purpose
longevity

Energizing rest

Four day immersion in ambitious, energizing, deep work. Indulge competition on the stage and on the court. Cultivate connection at the dinner table or the clubhouse. All while recharging your company’s greatest asset: you.

Distilled Intelligence rewards tenacity, charisma and performance. We bring together brilliant minds at exactly the right moment, catalyzing growth, collaboration, and unexpected opportunity.

You're in good company

You will encounter difficult decisions along your journey.

Applying to DI is not one.

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Meticulously curated itinerary

To enable connection between the highest caliber founders and the investors who should meet them.

Launch Day

An image of a group of people teeing off a round of gold at Lansdowne Resort.

Day 1

Launch Day

Early arrivals on Monday have the opportunity to play a round of golf at Lansdowne.

After the tournament, founders will be welcomed to Lansdowne Resort with programming to facilitate introductions between founders and the investors who should meet them.

The day will come to a close with a cocktail hour for founders, investors and attendees, followed by a curated dinner for all.

Traction Day

A science experiment that results in a smoke on a workbench. Scientist is smiling and excited by the result.

Day 2

Traction Day

The day starts with a breakfast hosted by our partners and an optional wellness workshop. Event sponsors will present unique perks and promotions available for all in attendance.

The first full day of programming is intentionally flexible to allow attendees to craft their own DI experience. Meet new friends over a tennis match, explore new ideas in industry-specific breakout sessions, or reset at the spa.

The second day will conclude with investor and sponsor-hosted dinners. Attendees have time to connect independently following dinner, enjoying live music or a campfire chat.

Breakout Day

A scientist looking at a glowing rod through spectacles. Intended to coincide with a breakthrough for breakout day

Day 3

Breakout Day

We start the third day with breakfast and an optional wellness workshop. Attendees will have the flexibility to choose their agenda for the day, participating in structured programming, or continuing to build relationships informally.

The third day highlights the Distilled Intelligence Gong Show, where participants will compete for $1M in prize investment. The roughly 50 pitching companies will be distilled down to 10 finalists, with breaks for fireside chats, events, and lunch.

The third day will conclude with investor and sponsor-hosted dinners, followed by sponsor-hosted special events after dinner.

Farewell

Man playing tennis. The image is blurred and emulates a dynamic and high pace feeling.

Day 4

Farewell

The fourth day of DI will start with a series of wellness activities for founders and investors, ranging from pickleball to tennis and yoga to mindful meditation.

Concluding introductions will be made, with dedicated time and meeting space for attendees to close out deals and conversations.

The day will conclude with a farewell brunch to announce the winners of the Distilled Intelligence Gong Show and award prizes.

Empowering cross-pollination

What's in store

Relentlessly founder first

Hotel room and meals at the event will be covered for founders. Transportation to Virginia should be your only expense.

Streamlined fundraising

Skip the back and forth. No Zooms, endless email chains, and uninterested investors. Get immediate feedback and clear next steps.

Investor matching

Curated introductions to the most relevant funders in your industry at Distilled Intelligence. Maximize outcomes from direct conversations.

Meaningful relationships

Build connections naturally through golf, yoga, tennis, or late-night campfire conversations. Come as strangers, leave as friends.

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Application & process info

The

$1,000,000 Question

Will you join us?

Will you join us?

Lansdowne
resort
oct. 13 – 16, 2025
100 startups
500+ Investors
loudoun
county, va