The Startup World Cup Southwest Regional Pitch Fest is coming to Wonder Tech Fest 2025—and they’re looking for bold founders ready to make history.
Pitch your startup on stage at the Wonder Tech Fest for a chance to win a spot at the Startup World Cup Grand Finale in San Francisco and compete for a $1,000,000 investment prize!
Join them Thursday, November 6 from 8:00AM to 5:00PM at Long Beach Convention Center, 300 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802.
Are you building the next game-changing startup? Here’s your chance to pitch your company on a global stage at Wonder Tech Fest, in official partnership with the Startup World Cup—the world’s largest and most prestigious startup pitch competition presented by Pegasus Tech Ventures.
The Startup World Cup is a series of global startup conferences and pitch competitions powered by Pegasus Tech Ventures, featuring 100+ regional events across 60+ countries. These events culminate in their 2026 Grand Finale hosted in Silicon Valley (USA), where winning startups from each regional event will compete for a $1M prize in October 2026.
Selected startups will pitch live in front of an audience of investors, industry leaders, media, and fellow founders. One winner will be crowned regional champion and receive a Golden Ticket to the Startup World Cup Grand Finale in San Francisco, where they’ll compete for a $1,000,000 investment prize and global recognition.
They’re seeking bold, visionary founders across industries who are reimagining the future. Whether you're building in AI, health, climate, consumer tech, SaaS, or social impact, this is your chance to amplify your story, connect with global investors, and scale your mission.
Applications are open to early-stage and growth-stage startups from anywhere in the world. You’ll be judged on innovation, traction, potential, and how well you can tell your story—in just 4 minutes, with 2 minutes of Q&A from their esteemed judges.
This is your chance to shine on a platform to be seen, heard, and funded.
STARTUP ELIGIBILITY
Must be a registered legal business (US or international)
Any vertical (AI, health, sustainability, enterprise SaaS, creator tools, etc.)
Pre-seed to Series A stage
Able to attend and pitch live at Wonder Tech Fest on November 6th, 2025
Finalists and Regional Winner Perks:
The selected regional winner will earn a coveted spot at the Startup World Cup Grand Finale in San Francisco, where they’ll compete for a $1 million investment prize. Finalists will also gain access to expert mentorship, personalized pitch coaching, and elevated visibility across the global startup and investor ecosystem.
PITCH FEST AND SUBMISSIONS TIMELINE:
Applications Open: Thursday, July 1st, 2025
Applications Close: Friday, October 17th, 2025
Finalists Announced: Thursday, October 24th, 2025
Live Pitch Competition @ Wonder Tech Fest: Thursday, November 6th, 2025
Startup World Cup Grand Finale in San Francisco: October 2026
Why Apply?
Pitch on their Startup Stage in front of top-tier investors & leaders
Compete for $1M and global media exposure
Connect with decision-makers, mentors, and collaborators
Be part of Wonder Tech Fest’s 10th Anniversary—a three-day immersive festival featuring 300+ speakers, thousands of attendees, live music, art, wellness, and more
All stages are welcome—from pre-seed to scaling startups. If you’ve got a big idea, this is your moment to shine.
Don’t miss your chance to step onto the global stage. You could be the one walking away with $1M.
Please register here to attend.
Thanks to Pegasus Tech Ventures for offering this local startup event, the details, and the graphic!