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Startup Showdown is a unique opportunity for early-stage startups to present to well-known investors and innovators in the tech ecosystem as they look to take their company to the next level. All finalists will pitch to guest investor judges while at the same time building long-lasting connections in the innovation ecosystem. This is the competition to be a part of, showcasing the next frontier of innovation and the most promising talent of the day.
Hosted by BIP Ventures, Startup Showdown is going on tour again in 2023, hosting events nationwide.
Join us next at Venture Atlanta for Startup Showcase Live on September 27-28.
Startups
There's $120,000 and momentum-building exposure on the line in a high-stakes pitch competition for early-stage tech startups.
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Limited tickets are available for a front-row seat to watch the most innovative tech startups compete for investment.
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Learn More Event Overview
Round
1
25 Semifinalists are selected from hundreds of applications to attend Mentor Day and further refine their pitch.
Round
2
After Mentor Day, five finalists will be selected to pitch to a panel of judges with $2B+ of portfolio exits.
Round
3
Finalists compete for a $120,000 investment and Showdown bragging rights in front of a live audience.
Guest Investor Judges
Our guest judges are eager to select tomorrow's success story today.
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