Pre-Event Graz
The Startup World Cup, hosted by Pegasus Tech Ventures, is the largest startup competition worldwide, with more than 70 countries taking part every year. invest.austria with support of AustrianStartups will bring the Startup World Cup to Austria for the fifth time.Join the largest pitch competition in the world! On April 9h the most innovative startups from Styria, Carinthia and Burgenland are competing in Graz for a spot at the Austrian finals on May 12th as part of ViennaUp 2025. It’s an exceptional opportunity for early-stage startups to showcase their potential in front of a distinguished audience of investors, entrepreneurs, and ecosystem players. Get ready for an evening with exciting pitches, engaging panel discussions, insightful 1-on-1 meetings between startups and investors, and ample opportunities for networking with fellow entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem players.
This event gives Austrian startups a chance to:
🎤 Pitch in front of top-tier investors
💡 Receive invaluable feedback
🤝 Connect with industry leaders and peers
⭐ Compete for the chance to pitch in Silicon Valley and win a $1 million investment
🔍 Who can apply?
We’re looking for Austria’s top early-stage startups:
✅ Seed or early-stage company
✅ Registered legal entity
✅ MVP or prototype ready
✅ Headquartered in Austria
✅ Seeking funding of up to $1 million
🔗 Get your pitchdecks ready and apply until 2nd March 👉 www.startupworldcup-austria.com
Schubertstraße 6a, 8010 Graz
Join the largest pitch competition in the world! On April 9h the most innovative startups from Styria, Carinthia and Burgenland are competing in Graz for a spot at the Austrian finals on May 12th as part of ViennaUp 2025. It’s an exceptional opportunity for early-stage startups to showcase their potential in front of a distinguished audience of investors, entrepreneurs, and ecosystem players. Get ready for an evening with exciting pitches, engaging panel discussions, insightful 1-on-1 meetings between startups and investors, and ample opportunities for networking with fellow entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem players.
This event gives Austrian startups a chance to:
🎤 Pitch in front of top-tier investors
💡 Receive invaluable feedback
🤝 Connect with industry leaders and peers
⭐ Compete for the chance to pitch in Silicon Valley and win a $1 million investment
🔍 Who can apply?
We’re looking for Austria’s top early-stage startups:
✅ Seed or early-stage company
✅ Registered legal entity
✅ MVP or prototype ready
✅ Headquartered in Austria
✅ Seeking funding of up to $1 million
🔗 Get your pitchdecks ready and apply until 2nd March 👉 www.startupworldcup-austria.com