Startup World Cup NYC is the New York regional competition of the world's largest startup pitch competition, bringing together founders, investors, corporate leaders, and ecosystem builders for a full day of innovation, networking, and competition. Hosted by BridgePoint Global in partnership with Pegasus Tech Ventures, the event features a panel and also a live pitch competition, with the chance to compete for the $1M grand prize in SF...
Three Major Grand Prizes Up for Grabs
🥇 1st Place: Round-trip flight ticket and hotel accommodation to represent NYC at the Global Grand Finale in San Francisco (competing for the $1M investment prize)
🥈 2nd Place: $2,500 cash prize
🥉 3rd Place: $1,500 cash prize
If You're A Founder: Pitch your startup live for a chance to win cash prizes and represent New York at the Startup World Cup Grand Finale in San Francisco, where you'll compete for the $1 million grand prize. Gain exposure to leading investors and to startup ecosystem. Register here by August 30th for the pitch competition.
If You're An Investor: Expand your deal pipeline, discover high-growth (global) startups, and connect with fellow investors and corporate leaders.
If You're A Spectator: Experience the excitement of the world's largest startup pitch competition. Watch startups compete for $1,000,000, hear from industry leaders, and connect with New York's startup ecosystem with no entry fee.
Perfect Corp: The leading SaaS artificial intelligence and augmented reality beauty and fashion tech business solutions provider, dedicated to transforming the consumer shopping experience through seamless and omnichannel experiences. Its consumer-facing YouCam apps have surpassed 1 billion downloads worldwide.
Pegasus Ventures: A Silicon Valley based venture capital firm ($2B+ AUM) that partners with leading corporations to invest in and engage with high-growth technology companies. Through its Venture Capital-as-a-Service (VCaaS) model, Pegasus provides a structured approach to venture investing and innovation, connecting corporate partners with emerging technologies and global startup ecosystems.
Bridgepoint: One of the world's leading mid-market investors ($98B+ AUM), specializing in private equity, infrastructure, credit, secondaries and private wealth. With a strong presence in Europe, North America and Asia, they combine global scale with local market and sector expertise.
Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT): FIT's School of Graduate Studies Global Fashion Management master's program prepares experienced professionals to become strategic leaders in the global fashion industry. Through an interdisciplinary curriculum taught by industry executives and academic experts, combined with global seminars, international partnerships, and industry engagement, students develop the leadership, business, and cross-cultural skills needed to drive innovation and growth.
Speakers:Jenny Fielding, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Everywhere Ventures ($100M AUM): Jenny Fielding is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Everywhere Ventures, one of the most active global pre-seed venture funds, where she has invested in 300+ companies as first money in, backing founders across the themes of money, health, and work. Prior to founding Everywhere Ventures, Jenny spent over seven years as Managing Director at Techstars, where she invested in and supported companies that today represent over $10B in aggregate market capitalization. She is a two-time founder, a lawyer by training, and an adjunct professor at Columbia University and Cornell Tech.
Justyn Turner, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, NYCEDC: Justyn Turner leads NYCEDC's Strategic Partnerships team, which is responsible for building public private partnerships for the City across three focus areas, academia, incubators and accelerators, and corporate partners. NYCEDC's mission is to drive economic growth across the five boroughs by strengthening the city's competitive position and facilitating investment, and Justyn's team sits at the center of how the organization connects institutions, industry, and communities.
Erica Duignan Minnihan, Co-Founder & General Partner, Reign Ventures ($50M AUM): Erica Duignan Minnihan is Co-Founder and General Partner at Reign Ventures, a seed fund backing consumer tech and software startups. An early stage investor for over 18 years, she was Founding Partner of 1000 Angels, Managing Director at DreamIt Ventures, and Executive Director at STAR Angel Network and Golden Seeds. A former investment banker at Citigroup, Credit Suisse, and Cantor Fitzgerald, she holds a BA from UCLA and an MBA from Columbia.
Startup World Cup: USA - New York Regional
Speakers
Jenny F.
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
$100M AUM
Everywhere Ventures
Justyn T.
Vice President of Strategic Partnerships
NYCEDC
Erica Duignan M.
Co-Founder & General Partner
$50M AUM
Reign Ventures
Mon, Sep 28, 01:30 PM - 05:00 PM (EDT)
To be shared on approval (New York)
300 attendees
Startup World Cup NYC is the New York regional competition of the world's largest startup pitch competition, bringing together founders, investors, corporate leaders, and ecosystem builders for a full day of innovation, networking, and competition. Hosted by BridgePoint Global in partnership with Pegasus Tech Ventures, the event features a panel and also a live pitch competition, with the chance to compete for the $1M grand prize in SF...
Three Major Grand Prizes Up for Grabs
🥇 1st Place: Round-trip flight ticket and hotel accommodation to represent NYC at the Global Grand Finale in San Francisco (competing for the $1M investment prize)
🥈 2nd Place: $2,500 cash prize
🥉 3rd Place: $1,500 cash prize
If You're A Founder: Pitch your startup live for a chance to win cash prizes and represent New York at the Startup World Cup Grand Finale in San Francisco, where you'll compete for the $1 million grand prize. Gain exposure to leading investors and to startup ecosystem. Register here by August 30th for the pitch competition.
If You're An Investor: Expand your deal pipeline, discover high-growth (global) startups, and connect with fellow investors and corporate leaders.
If You're A Spectator: Experience the excitement of the world's largest startup pitch competition. Watch startups compete for $1,000,000, hear from industry leaders, and connect with New York's startup ecosystem with no entry fee.
Perfect Corp: The leading SaaS artificial intelligence and augmented reality beauty and fashion tech business solutions provider, dedicated to transforming the consumer shopping experience through seamless and omnichannel experiences. Its consumer-facing YouCam apps have surpassed 1 billion downloads worldwide.
Pegasus Ventures: A Silicon Valley based venture capital firm ($2B+ AUM) that partners with leading corporations to invest in and engage with high-growth technology companies. Through its Venture Capital-as-a-Service (VCaaS) model, Pegasus provides a structured approach to venture investing and innovation, connecting corporate partners with emerging technologies and global startup ecosystems.
Bridgepoint: One of the world's leading mid-market investors ($98B+ AUM), specializing in private equity, infrastructure, credit, secondaries and private wealth. With a strong presence in Europe, North America and Asia, they combine global scale with local market and sector expertise.
Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT): FIT's School of Graduate Studies Global Fashion Management master's program prepares experienced professionals to become strategic leaders in the global fashion industry. Through an interdisciplinary curriculum taught by industry executives and academic experts, combined with global seminars, international partnerships, and industry engagement, students develop the leadership, business, and cross-cultural skills needed to drive innovation and growth.
Jenny Fielding, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Everywhere Ventures ($100M AUM): Jenny Fielding is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Everywhere Ventures, one of the most active global pre-seed venture funds, where she has invested in 300+ companies as first money in, backing founders across the themes of money, health, and work. Prior to founding Everywhere Ventures, Jenny spent over seven years as Managing Director at Techstars, where she invested in and supported companies that today represent over $10B in aggregate market capitalization. She is a two-time founder, a lawyer by training, and an adjunct professor at Columbia University and Cornell Tech.
Justyn Turner, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, NYCEDC: Justyn Turner leads NYCEDC's Strategic Partnerships team, which is responsible for building public private partnerships for the City across three focus areas, academia, incubators and accelerators, and corporate partners. NYCEDC's mission is to drive economic growth across the five boroughs by strengthening the city's competitive position and facilitating investment, and Justyn's team sits at the center of how the organization connects institutions, industry, and communities.
Erica Duignan Minnihan, Co-Founder & General Partner, Reign Ventures ($50M AUM): Erica Duignan Minnihan is Co-Founder and General Partner at Reign Ventures, a seed fund backing consumer tech and software startups. An early stage investor for over 18 years, she was Founding Partner of 1000 Angels, Managing Director at DreamIt Ventures, and Executive Director at STAR Angel Network and Golden Seeds. A former investment banker at Citigroup, Credit Suisse, and Cantor Fitzgerald, she holds a BA from UCLA and an MBA from Columbia.
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