What is the Startup World Cup? 

The Startup World Cup is a series of global startup conferences and pitch competitions powered by Pegasus Tech Ventures, featuring 100+ regional events across 60+ countries. These events culminate in our 2025 Grand Finale hosted in Silicon Valley (USA), where winning startups from each regional event will compete for a $1M prize on October 17th, 2025. The Tech Innovation Summit will host the East Coast Regional Pitch Competition as part of this global series.

What is Pegasus Ventures?

Pegasus Tech Ventures is a $2B global venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley (USA) that invests in emerging technology companies worldwide and supports their expansion in North America, Asia, and Europe.

Are there any eligibility requirements or restrictions?

The competition is open to all industries (except non-profits).
Startups must have a legal business entity (i.e., be incorporated).
There are no age restrictions 

How are the top 10 finalists selected?

Finalists are chosen based on an assessment of their application. Submissions are evaluated similarly to how a venture capital firm would assess investment opportunities.

What will the pitch contest look like on June 10?

The live pitch contest will take place at the 2025 Tech Innovation Summit at 3:00 PM on the main stage. Each of the 10 finalists will have 3–4 minutes to present their pitch to a panel of judges and the full in-person Summit audience of around 200 in-person attendees and 700+ virtual attendees. The winner will be announced at the event once all pitches have been viewed and evaluated by the judges.