Deadline: Varies by Region
Applications are open for the Pitch by Deel Startup Competition 2026. Enter with your 3-minute pitch to win a $1,000,000 investment for your startup. The Pitch is a global tournament built to reward the world’s best founders. Apply to participate live at one of seven regional events.
The Pitch is your chance to showcase your startup on a global stage. Network with elite founders and celebrity judges and win funding to accelerate your growth.
Benefits
- Compete locally: Apply online in three minutes. Selected applicants will pitch to the judges onsite in a local venue selected for your region. Up to 100 winners from this round will receive a $50,000 SAFE investment.
- Win globally: The finalists will have their travel covered to pitch at the global finale. 10 Finalists will compete to win the grand prize: a $1,000,000 SAFE investment.
- Join a community. Get perks – All applicants will get free access to an exclusive marketplace of startup perks and benefits, and an invite to join an online startup community. Get exclusive software discounts and access networking opportunities with elite investors and founders.
Eligibility
The Pitch is open to startups typically at pre-Seed, Seed and Series A stages that meet the following criteria:
- Already have full-time founders
- Based in any country in the world
- From any industry
- Have a registered legal entity
- Building a product or service with scaling potential
Evaluation Criteria
They evaluate based on product strength, market opportunity, team capability, traction metrics, and scalability potential. Both AI analysis and human expert review ensure fair, comprehensive assessment of every application.
Application
The application is designed to be fast and founder-friendly. Most applicants complete it in under 5 minutes. They ask for essential information about your startup, your product, and your traction—nothing excessive.
Applications close two weeks before each regional event. Regional dates:
- Tel Aviv: March 23rd
- Dubai: April 6th
- Paris: April 13th
- Berlin: April 20th
- London: April 28th
- New York: May 5th
- Singapore: May 13th
For more information, visit Pitch by Deel Startup Competition.
