๐ Startup Grind London All-Star Pitch Battle 2025
โThe Ultimate Global Startup Showdown Begins in London
โ๐ September 15, 2025 | ๐ Spitalfields, London
โ๐๏ธ Free to apply and pitch | ๐ Apply Now
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โ๐ฅ Whatโs Happening?
โStartup Grindโs All-Star Pitch Battle is back โ and this time, weโre bringing the heat to London
โWeโre on the hunt for London's most innovative early-stage startup to compete for the global title of Startup Grindโs Startup of the Year 2025. From London to Silicon Valley, this is your gateway to global recognition, investor access, and exclusive opportunities.
โRegional winners will go head-to-head with the best startups from over 120 countries, pitching in front of world-class VCs and tech leaders. Are you ready to represent the UK on the world stage?
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โ๐ง Who Should Apply?
โWeโre looking for early-stage, high-impact, and tech-driven startups that:
โHave a scalable business model
โOperate with a working MVP or live product
โAre based in London or nearby regions
โHave traction or revenue (nice to have, not required)
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โ๐๏ธ Key Dates
โApplications Close: August 29, 2025
โLondon Chapter Pitch Battle: September 15, 2025 (in person)
โIndustry Semi-Finals (Virtual): September 24, 2025
โGlobal Final @ AI Summit (Virtual): October 1, 2025
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โ๐ Why Join the Pitch Battle?
โ1. Local Glory, Global Opportunity
โBe crowned Startup of the Year - UK
โGet featured on Startup Grindโs global YouTube (83K+ subscribers)
โAdvance to the Global Semi-Finals and Final
โ2. Real Exposure
โPitch in front of VCs, investors, and global media
โBuild brand credibility and visibility
โGet access to Startup Grindโs global network
โ3. Exclusive Prizes
โFinalists pitch live at the AI Summit 2025 (5K+ global audience)
โCurated 1:1 investor meetings
โFull Access Pass to Startup Grind Global Conference 2026
โVIP Silicon Valley networking invites
โDigital Badges, Bundle Passes & more
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โ๐ค How It Works
โPitch Format:ย 1-minute pitch + 1 slide
โJudging Criteria: Scalability, innovation, impact, and clarity
โHosted by: Startup Grind London Chapter
โApplication Includes: A 1-minute video + basic startup info
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โโ Apply Now
โ๐ Apply Here
โChoose โLondon, United Kingdomโ as your Chapter
โDeadline: August 29, 2025
โNeed help? Reach out to [email protected] or [email protected]
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โ๐ฌ FAQs
โ๐ธ Does it cost anything?
โNo, applying and pitching is 100% free. We take no equity.
โ๐ต๏ธ Is my info confidential?
โYes. Only Startup Grind HQ and local Chapter Directors review your application.
โ๐ฃ๏ธ Do I pitch in English?
โYes, English is required for Semi-Finals and Global Final rounds.
โ๐ฏ What if I donโt win?
โYouโll still gain valuable feedback, exposure, and join our local + global community of founders and investors.
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โ๐ Not Pitching? Still Join Us!
โCome support the next wave of Bali-born startups, connect with fellow innovators, and experience Startup Grindโs signature vibe of real conversations and authentic community.
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โLetโs show the world what the London startup ecosystem is made of.
โApply now and take the first step toward becoming the next All-Star Champion.
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โMeet our Judges for the Event
โAlex Watt โ Partner, Howard Kennedy
โHazel Nabarro โ Founder FemFinity & Angel Investor, Alma Angels
โBernice Brooks โ Venture Investment Associate, Guinness Ventures
โNick Richards โ Head of Business Development, Europe at Carta
โThis Event Sponsored by
โHubSpot for Startups | Carta | Second Home | Howard Kennedy LLP