Venture Atlanta announces one of the largest pitch contests to date – a $375K prize
Any pre-seed or seed-stage start-ups located in the Southeast can apply to pitch. Yes, including Tennessee-based companies.
Venture Atlanta supports the Southeast’s most promising tech companies by connecting founders and funders through one of the nation’s largest venture capital conferences and communities.
Though the conference is based in Atlanta, it welcomes entrepreneurs from across the Southeast. Specifically from the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Mississippi, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington DC.
This year’s pitch competition is a huge deal. There is $375,000 on the line for the top winner.
Here’s how it will work:
- 10 start-ups from across the Southeast will be selected to pitch on the Ventrue Atlanta stage.
- Four finalists selected by the judges will return for a live pitch and Q&A session with investor judges.
- One start-up will win a $375,000 investment prize
Here are the qualifications:
The Ventrue Atlanta team is looking for innovative, diverse, and passionate companies that are tech-enabled and looking to start a capital raise in the next 12-18 months.
- Growth-Stage – Generally speaking, companies that are generating $3M+ in revenue run-rate, have already raised at least $5M in external capital, and are looking to raise $10M+.
- Early-Stage Venture – Generally speaking, companies that are generating $500k – $3M in revenue run-rate, have raised <$5M in external capital, and are seeking to raise $2M – $10M.
- Seed-Stage Showcase – Generally speaking, companies that are generating less than $500K in revenue run-rate, have raised <$1M in external capital, and are seeking to raise $2M.
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