DeepTech Pitching Competition

From SpaceTech breakthroughs to quantum computing, these startups are tackling the world’s biggest challenges with visionary ideas. Get ready to witness the next generation of groundbreaking technologies!

The DeepTech Competition at START Summit 2025 will bring together 8 of Europe’s most promising DeepTech founders, each showcasing their cutting-edge solutions to compete in front of the world’s leading early-stage funds: Sequoia, Accel, General Catalyst, Index Ventures, NEA, and Benchmark.

Application will be opening soon.

Saas Pitching Competition

From productivity-boosting platforms to cutting-edge AI-powered tools, these SaaS startups are redefining the way businesses operate. Witness the rise of tomorrow’s most impactful software companies!

The SaaS Pitching Competition will bring together 8 of the most promising SaaS founders in Europe, pitching their visionary solutions to a panel of industry-leading investors and experts. With renowned funds such as Sequoia, Accel, Bessemer Venture Partners, Northzone and Lightspeed Ventures in the audience, this is the ultimate stage for the next generation of SaaS Unicorns.

Application will be opening soon.

The LatAm & Africa Fellowship Pitch

Through Investment Committee Sessions, selected startups from Latin America and Africa are provided with the opportunity to secure a total amount of CHF 100’000 in equity-free funding through the START Fellowship Accelerator. Eight startups will be selected to present their pitches to the Investment Committee Jury.

The Investment Committee Jury, composed of seasoned investors, entrepreneurs and the Managing Director of START Fellowship, will evaluate the pitches and determine the allocation of funding. The total funding amount of up to CHF 100’000 will be distributed among several winner startups.