Closing date – Friday 8th May
This year we’re taking the Tech City News’ Elevator Pitch nationwide! We’ll be travelling to a city near you to capture the first round auditions.
The series has seen its alumni raise over $60m in the past two years and includes the likes of Hassle.com, YPlan and import.io.
After the excellent cohort in series 4 pitched from the back of a Hailo cab flying around London, the competition and startups are set to scale even greater heights.
The finalist startups will win week-long coverage on Tech City News.
Startups of all stages can apply. Fill out the form below if you are interested.
Previously on the Elevator Pitch…
In previous series, startups have had to pitch from an elevator in the Heron Tower, on the back of a speed boat, from the top of a skyscraper and from the back of a Hailo cab.
The startups that make it to the final have also previously won prizes including hosting on Rackspace and dedicated pitch coaching.
Make sure your startup doesn’t miss out by applying below.
Frequently asked questions
| What’s the aim of The Elevator Pitch series? | To find the next generation of leading startups in the UK, help promote them and tell their story |
| How much does it cost to enter? | Completely free to enter |
| Does Tech City News take any equity? | No, you keep all of your equity |
| Do I have to give away sensitive information? | None |
| What do the winners get? | 12 startups will have their pitches filmed for the Elevator Pitch video series.You’ll become startup of the week and your episode will be featured on the front page. You’ll also automatically be entered into the Elevator Pitch Awards 2015 |
| Do you have to be based in London? | We are open to applicants from across the UK, but some aspects of the competition are likely to happen in London |
| What stage startups can enter? | We’ve had startups ranging from early stage concepts that haven’t launched to those who have already secured $1million funding |
| What’s the selection criteria? | We look for a range of startups varying in size and sector. Along with our panel of judges, we try to select a range of startups that represent the best of Britain’s tech scene |