The Pitch Grand Final - London
Welcome to The Pitch - powered by SeedLegals - the UK and Ireland's largest pitch competition connecting UK founders with expert mentors, potential investors, unrivalled networking, and prizes worth up to £25k!
The journey all comes down to this: The Pitch 2026 Grand Final.
Join us for an unforgettable evening as the top founders from across the UK and Ireland take the stage one last time to showcase their startups, share their stories, and compete for the coveted title and £25k prize package.
Each finalist will pitch live to a panel of expert judges, investors, and mentors - all ready to back the next major success story to emerge from our world-class startup ecosystem.
Hosted in the heart of London’s innovation community, the Grand Final brings together entrepreneurs, investors, partners, and supporters for a night of bold ideas, game-changing ambition, and inspiring conversations.
What to expect:
Live pitches from the 12 regional finalists
Insightful feedback from top industry judges
A buzzing room filled with founders, investors, and ecosystem partners
Elevated networking, drinks, and an atmosphere buzzing with innovation.
This is the pinnacle of The Pitch 2026 - the Grand Final, where the most exceptional founder will be crowned and the next breakout success story begins.
Venue partner📍
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Thanks to Google Cloud, tickets for the grand final are free!
Event supporters🤝
Seapoint
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Replacing the fragmented finance stack most startups rely on, Seapoint helps early-stage teams move faster, stay compliant and gain real-time visibility across all their accounts.
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