Early-stage firms make comeback

Although recent data indicates venture capitalists continue to shy away from early stage investments, the majority of companies at Wednesday’s Capital Connection — a regional fair that links investors with local startups — were early-stage firms in search of first-round venture funds.

At the event, the “American Idol” of the venture capital world, pre-selected companies have eight minutes to present their concepts and business plans to a room full of interested venture capitalists.