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Pitch In 19 weeks

March
Tuesday
08:30 2027 · Chicago time

The Ultimate Startup Pitch Tournament

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Apply to be 1 of 64 startups selected to pitch head-to-head in a bracket tournament, with the championship final inside a boxing ring! Advance to the final and pitch to as many as 25 investors along the way.

The winner takes home the championship belt, a $10K cash prize, and more!

Build community with founders, visit investor offices, and get matched for 1-on-1 inves

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