The Startup World Cup, recognized as the world’s largest startup competition, has announced a new series of global pitch events in partnership with regional leaders. This initiative brings high-stakes pitch competitions to major innovation hubs worldwide, giving startups a chance to compete for a $1 million investment.
About the Competition
The Startup World Cup is organized by Pegasus Tech Ventures and has established itself as the #1 startup pitch competition globally. With over 100 regional events across six continents, it provides a platform for startups to showcase innovations and secure funding. Participants compete for a spot at the Startup World Cup Grand Finale 2025, where the winner will receive a $1 million investment.
Upcoming Regional Events
Startups can apply to pitch at various regional events scheduled across the globe:
- June 18: Brazil, Sao Paulo
- June 18: USA, Seattle
- June 19: Georgia, Tbilisi
- June 20: United Kingdom, London
- June 25: Azerbaijan, Baku
- June 26: South Africa, Johannesburg
- June 26: Spain, Bilbao
- June 30: South Korea, Seoul
The winner of each regional competition will be invited to the Startup World Cup Grand Finale on October 17th, 2025, in San Francisco, California. The grand finale offers not only a chance to win substantial funding but also access to a global network of investors, customers, and media outlets, facilitating the scaling of their technologies worldwide.
About Pegasus Tech Ventures
Pegasus Tech Ventures is a global venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley, managing $2 billion in assets. The firm provides intellectual and financial capital to emerging technology companies worldwide. In addition to its venture capital investment approach, Pegasus offers a Venture Capital-as-a-Service (VCaaS) model for global corporations looking to partner with cutting-edge technology startups.
For more information and to participate in the Startup World Cup, visit startupworldcup.io.
