SXSW Pitch 2023: elevate your startup

September 5, 2022

Deadline: November 13, 2022 00:00 CET
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Dates: March 11-13, 2023
Eligibility: the company’s product and/or service must have been conceived no earlier than March 21, 2021
Location: Austin, TX, the United States

SXSW Pitch 2023

Since its inception, SXSW Pitch has showcased innovators and technology industry pioneers, from indie tech companies to trailblazing startups.

Featuring 40 interactive technology companies from 8 different categories, companies will pitch and participate in a live Q&A in front of a panel of judges during the SXSW Pitch competition.

Attendees will be able to catch a glimpse of the industry’s future with a guided tour by our emcees and judges during product demonstrations at the Finalist Showcase followed by the announcement of winners during the SXSW Pitch Award Ceremony.

Why apply to SXSW Pitch

Opportunity for product validation and funding options with investors
Take advantage of media exposure during the SXSW event.
Polish your elevator pitch with pre-event coaching by industry experts
Sharpen your skills and gain lasting connections while doing it

Investors from around the world look to SXSW each year for the next big thing — that’s where SXSW Pitch comes in

The SXSW Pitch startup platform was launched with the goal of matching ambitious talent with top investors both nationally and internationally.

Since 2009, 82% of participating companies received funding with a grand total of $14.5 billion in funding for SXSW Pitch alumni. Of these 572 companies, 17% have been acquired by the likes of Google, British Telecom, Huffington Post, Apple, Live Nation, OpenTable, Constant Contact, and Harmon.

Some of the prestigious alums you may know, including Klout, ICON, Hipmunk, Wildfire, Tubemogul, Siri, Foodspotting, and Tango.