The Premier Offsite for Founders and Funders

DI gathers exceptional founders, investors, and operators for four days of inspired conversations, intentional fundraising, and lasting relationships—where the unexpected conversations unlock extraordinary outcomes.

Options to attend DI

All Distilled Intelligence ticket types share equal access to participate in DI's broad spectrum of programming, including community, fundraising, wellness, meals, and networking. Spend four days immersed in conversations that challenge your assumptions, spark unconventional ideas, and ignite meaningful collaborations.

founders

$0

Join the event at no charge—includes complimentary offsite hotel accommodations, transportation in Loudoun County, and meals during the event.

  • Curated networking with investors & operators

  • Dedicated founder-only sessions and community development

  • Complimentary meals & refreshments

  • Offsite hotel accommodations included

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  • Participation subject to application approval

investors

$499

Secure full access to Distilled Intelligence's intentional activities, networking events, and exclusive investor programming. Add premium lodging and golf experience as optional extras.

  • Curated introductions to relevant founders

  • Investor-only networking and recreation

  • Intentional thought leadership discussions

  • Complimentary food & beverage

  • Priority access to detailed startup profiles & event materials

  • Priority consideration for panel speaking opportunities and expert roundtables

add-on: lansdowne resort

$399/night

  • Premium hotel room onsite at Lansdowne

  • Enhanced networking convenience and flexibility

  • Includes access to amenities & onsite facilities

add-on: GOLF at lansdowne

$99

  • Exclusive golf round with investors and key attendees at Lansdowne's 45-hole course on October 13th.

  • Uninterrupted networking environment

  • All golf fees & cart rental included

media

$99

Media attendees gain full event access to meet founders, investors, and report on groundbreaking startups.

  • Full access to main-stage programming and breakout sessions

  • Inclusion in pre-event media briefing and updates

  • Facilitated access to founders and investors

  • Participation in recreational activities, from yoga to campfire

  • Lead ecosystem-wide conversations on emerging trends

  • Complimentary onsite meals & beverage

Sponsors

Varies

Explore multiple sponsorship tiers designed to provide strategic visibility and brand engagement with founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders.

  • Premium brand placement and promotional opportunities

  • Exclusive speaking and attendee engagement opportunities

  • Dedicated suites, meeting spaces, and branded event activations

  • Access to curated early-stage founders and pre-vetted investors

  • Recognition across digital platforms and event communications

  • Customized sponsorship tiers, at a wide range of price points, tailored to your goals

About the organizers

01
Fortify Ventures

Fortify Ventures is a venture capital ecosystem, investing in early-stage founders disrupting the status quo. We place bets on amazing individuals and teams with unique superpowers, building innovative and disruptive technologies for human health, the future of work, and the infrastructure that powers them both. Our reach extends far beyond capital, uniting operators, thinkers, executors, and change-makers aligned on a mission to move us one step closer to tomorrow’s world. We operate on the belief that together, we are better.

Fortify is the principal organizer of Distilled Intelligence, managing every aspect of the event from company selection to attendee experience. DI is our primary sourcing engine—we write many of the Fund's initial checks into DI companies and build our co-investor network through the process. We do not make a profit or take equity for participation; our goal is to raise the tide for the entire ecosystem. By helping exceptional founders and investors connect, we hope to contribute to the ecosystem and build our own reputation as a leading early-stage fund.

You can learn more about Fortify Ventures by clicking here.

02
Loudoun County Economic Development

Loudoun Economic Development is a public department dedicated to growing and supporting the local economy in Loudoun County, Virginia. The organization focuses on attracting innovative businesses, supporting entrepreneurs, and fostering a robust technology ecosystem within the region.

As a key sponsor of Distilled Intelligence, Loudoun Economic Development handles onsite event logistics and provides resources to ensure a seamless experience for attendees. Their goal is to use DI as a platform for showcasing Loudoun County as a thriving hub for tech innovation and to accelerate the growth of the local startup community.

You can learn more about Loudoun County Economic Development by clicking here.

03
Title Sponsor

Title Sponsorship for Distilled Intelligence 3.0 is still available. Please inquire here.

Meticulously curated itinerary

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

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