Of the 586 companies who participated in #SXSWPitch between 2009 and 2020, over 82% received funding, with combined funding in excess of $9.14 billion.
Apply by Thursday, November 11 at 11:59pm PT.
This is only for companies who have launched after March 2020 or plan to launch within the next year.
Top tips for entry success (companies that do not fill out the application or meet the full criteria will not be accepted).
1. Meet the minimum – review the SXSW Pitch Eligibility Criteria
2. Showcase how you are innovative and disruptive
3. Share a video – there’s no better way to convey a thorough sense of your project than through a demo video
4. Showcase what makes you different in the market (i.e. What is your market differentiator? What is unique about your project? Why should people be excited about it?)
5. Highlight key members from your team and/or those supporting your startup (Staff, Advisory Board, Board Members, Mentors, Funders, Accelerator and/or Incubator involvement, etc.)
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