CTA Match

Meet Your Next Major Investor. CTA, the producer of the most powerful tech event in the world, CES, brings together startup founders and some of the most influential investors and corporations in the world for curated, one-on-one matchmaking events. 

What is CTA Match?

CTA Match is a unique program designed to foster meaningful connections between startup founders and influential investors or corporations. Produced by CTA, the organization behind CES, this program leverages a curated matchmaking process to bring together entrepreneurs with investors and corporations that share similar industry and investment interests.


Upcoming Event: CTA Match at CES 2025

CTA is hosting its annual in-person Match program at CES 2025, connecting startups with investors and corporate venture arms. CTA Match in-person meetings will take place at CES 2025 in Las Vegas on January 8, 2025, 7-9:30 AM at the Venetian Expo, room 101.  

The submission process is now open. 

How It Works

The matching process considers several criteria, including industry category, company focus, stage of development, and alignment with the investment thesis of participating investors and corporations. This tailored approach maximizes the chances of successful connections.

Who Can Participate?

Any CTA member company seeking investment funding or partnership is welcome to submit for the CTA Match at CES 2025 session. There is no fee for CTA Members to participate. CTA non-members can participate for $750.

The submission deadline is midnight PT on November 15, 2024. Participants will be notified of any matches for which they have been selected by December 20, 2023. Please note you may be matched with more than one investor.

CTA Match will culminate with in-person meetings occurring during CES 2025 in Las Vegas on January 8, 2025.

A few of the CTA Match Investors include:

















How to Submit – CTA Match

Startup submissions for the CTA Match are now open.

  • This opportunity is a free benefit for CTA members. If selected, your contact information will be exchanged with your investor matches.
  • All startup submissions must be received by midnight PT, November 15, 2024. If selected, participants will be notified by December 20, 2024 of their matches along with meeting instructions.
  • This is an in-person CTA Match session. If your company is selected by an investor or corporate venture arm, CTA arrange for meetings at CES during the in-person Match event on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at the Venetian.
  • CTA Match in-person meetings will take place at CES 2025 in Las Vegas on January 8, 2025, 7-9:30 AM at the Venetian Expo, room 101.
  • CTA can make connections between investors and selected startups during or after CES 2025, if startups are unable to attend CES.
  • Please note that completing the application form for CTA Match does not guarantee that you will be selected.

Who is CTA?

CTA’s mission is to help innovators of all sizes grow their business. We collaborate with the entire technology ecosystem to provide you with research, events, and an extensive network of councils and working groups covering everything from public policy to technology standards. CTA owns and produces CES® – the most powerful tech event in the world. Learn more.

CTA Match is a free member benefit. If you are not a CTA member, join today! If you are a qualifying entrepreneur and would like to sign up for a CTA membership starting at *$500, join now and discover the benefits of membership. See the terms and conditions to apply.

Uncertain about your membership? Verify your status here. *If you have any questions please contact  Deb Kassoff.