

SHARK TANK DEAL LOUNGE
CTRL+ALT RESPAWN: Shark Tank Deal Lounge
A high-stakes capital challenge where founders pitch directly to 4–5 sector-aligned funds — live scoring, real deal flow, and Deal Room advancement.
About This Event
This isn’t a networking mixer — it’s a focused investment arena built for the innovation economy.
Each startup enters an industry-specific session where one founder presents directly to 4–5 sector-aligned investment funds at the same time, with a single objective: advance to the Deal Room.
No table-hopping.
No casual introductions.
Just concentrated, decisive capital conversations.
How It Works
The Format
5-minute session total
2-minute founder pitch
3-minute rapid investor Q&A
1 founder vs. 4–5 funds
Investors aligned by sector + investment thesis
Real-time scoring
Pass • Follow-Up • Move to Deal Room
Deal Room advancement
Selected founders move into deeper, closed-door funding discussions
Who It’s For
Founders
You want serious investor feedback fast
You can pitch clearly under pressure
You’re actively fundraising or preparing to raise
Investors
You want curated deal flow
You prefer fast filtering + structured Q&A
You want follow-ups that turn into real conversations
What You Get
Founders
Direct exposure to multiple aligned funds at once
Live Q&A + clear next-step signal (Pass Follow-Up Deal Room)
A real shot at closed-door Deal Room discussions
Investors
Structured pitches with rapid diligence-style Q&A
Side-by-side comparison across the same category
Fast identification of who’s worth moving forward
Agenda Section
Pitch Sessions + Deal Room Follow-Ups
Exact schedule + sector blocks will be shared with approved participants.
Call to Action Buttons
Apply as a Founder
Join as an Investor/Judge
Attend as a Spectator