2026 Startup World Cup (SWC) Bangkok Regional
Pegasus Tech Ventures (formerly Fenox VC) is a global venture capital firm headquartered in Silicon Valley, dedicated to investing in forward-thinking technology companies with a global vision. With a portfolio of over 290 projects, Pegasus spans across diverse sectors including Artificial Intelligence, FinTech, Automotive, Advanced Manufacturing, Gaming, Systems Integration, and Bio-medicine. Currently, the firm manages 42 funds globally, with over $2 billion in assets under management (AUM). Pegasus was recognized by VentureBeat in 2018 as one of the top six AI investors globally and was named a "Top 25 Silicon Valley VC" by StarterStory in 2022. Its prestigious portfolio includes industry giants such as SpaceX, OpenAI, Airbnb, Anthropic, Coinbase, x.AI, Rigetti, SoFi, Xanadu, Instacart, Robinhood, DoorDash, and Triller.
Startup World Cup (SWC) is a premier global entrepreneurship platform under Pegasus Tech Ventures. It attracts top-tier startups, leading venture capitalists and Fortune 500 CEOs worldwide, and hosts regional pitch competitions across more than 100 countries and regions every year.
As a key regional stop in the global SWC series, the 2026 Startup World Cup Bangkok Regional Chapter will take place in Bangkok—a vibrant hub for innovation and entrepreneurship in Southeast Asia. This event is co-hosted by Pegasus Tech Ventures, VitalLife Scientific Wellness Center, and LifestyleTech (affiliates of the globally renowned Bumrungrad International Hospital). Its ecosystem partners include Depa and Techsauce.
The champion of the Bangkok regional round will directly advance to the 2026 Startup World Cup Grand Finale, held this November in Silicon Valley, USA. The ultimate winner of the global finale will be awarded a $1 million investment prize.
Bangkok Regional Prize:
Gold: Enter the grand finale of the Startup World Cup .
Silver: Enter the Southeast Asia regional finale of the Startup World Cup .
Bronze: Reserve Entry to the Asia Regional Finale (In the event the Silver winner forfeits, the Bronze winner will automatically inherit the qualification to advance).
Benefit and opportunity:
Participants can Engage in exchanges with renowned investors and global corporations, fostering partnerships and enhancing their brand influence.
Participants will have the opportunity to connect with premium longevity ecosystems, clinical resources, and industrial networks.
Broaden their international perspectives, envision future prospects, and connect with potential resources.
Engage in face-to-face discussions with venture capital firms and CEOs from Fortune 500 companies in the future.
Project Area:
This competition focuses on sectors including Longevity, AI + BioTech/MedTech, Healthcare, Digital Health and Hospital Operations SaaS.
Type of Institution:
1. The project belongs to the above track;
2. The company should have a history of fundraising.
Startup Pitch Format:
1. 4-minute speech + 2-minute Q&A.All Pitching should be delivered in English.
2. Each startup team is required to submit a 10-page PowerPoint presentation(Business Plan).
3. The tournament pitch will eventually select 10 projects to participate in the competition.
Startup Competition Roadshow Application Link：
Key Dates:
Application Opens: Now
Registration Ticket Type: Startups Admission
Note: After registering, please send your project's business plan (BP) to the official email of the organizing committee (Email account: [email protected]). At the same time, please make sure to include the following registration details in the Email Subject (e.g., 2026 SWC Bangkok Regional - Pitch - [Company Name] - [Contact Name/Title]).
Project Submission Deadline: 23:30 (GMT+7), June 22, 2026 (including registration and business plan submission)
Finalists Notification: June 26, 2026
Registration Ticket Type: Investors and Potential Partners Admission
Note: After successfully registering, please send an email to contact us in order to confirm your registration.(Email account: [email protected])
Investor & Partner Registration Deadline: 23:30 (GMT+7), June 19, 2026
Registration Ticket Type: Tickets for Audience
Note: Due to limited seating capacity at the offline venue, registered attendees will be selected and confirmed based on industry relevance.
Audience Registration Deadline: 23:30 (GMT+7), June 30 2026
Agenda:
13:00-14:00 Registration
14:00-14:05 Opening Speech
14:05-14:35 Keynote Speech
14:35-16:30 Start-up Pitching
16:30-17:30 Panel
17:30-17:45 Awards Ceremony
17:45-- Networking
Offline Participation:
Time: Tuesday, July 7, 2026
2：00 - 6：00pm, GMT+7
Venue: Bangkok , Thailand
Startup Competition Roadshow Application Link：