​Ocean Avenue & Palisades Park | October 13

​Startup World Cup LA Regional Pitch Competition

​Syndicate is proud to host the official Los Angeles Regional Startup World Cup Pitch Competition, in partnership with Pegasus Tech Ventures, as part of LA Tech Week and the Tech St. Santa Monica 150th Anniversary celebration.

​This premier event brings together top startups, investors, and innovators across Southern California, offering founders the chance to compete on a global stage.

​The winning team will advance to the Startup World Cup Grand Finale in San Francisco, where they’ll vie for a $1 million investment prize.

​At Tech St. Santa Monica

​​Ocean Avenue & Palisades Park | October 13

​Are you ready for the largest Tech Week event in the US?

​Join Syndicate, City of Santa Monica, and Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC), Startup World Cup, Pegasus Tech Ventures, Hustle Fund, Alumni Ventures, Los Angeles Venture Association, and more for Tech St. Santa Monica, in celebrating the Kickoff to LA Tech Week & the 150th Anniversary of the City of Santa Monica on Monday, October 13th, 2025.

​On Monday, October 13, where Santa Monica’s Ocean Avenue and Palisades Park will close for the second annual, Tech St. Santa Monica. This event celebrates 150 years of innovation, entrepreneurship, technology, investment into the community, music, entertainment & culture of the City of Santa Monica. It's a place where industry leaders, visionary entrepreneurs, influencers, celebrities, and innovative startups come together to drive change shaping the future. From gaming and e-commerce, to consumer brand goods, robotics, software, food & beverage, and more, this event touches every industry.

​Whether you’re in the tech world or simply curious about the ideas and people shaping tomorrow, this event offers something for everyone.

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​Tech St. Santa Monica

​This one-day event closes LA Tech Week and brings together over 3,000+ community & key players from LA’s tech ecosystem— venture capitalists, startups, incubators, and accelerators—ready to connect, collaborate, and showcase groundbreaking innovations.

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​Explore rows of startup showcases, experience live tech activations, and meet some of LA’s top investors, entrepreneurs, and business leaders. Beyond the networking and business opportunities, the fair will feature VR/AR activations, a co-working lounge, a sound stage, and a beer garden.

Enjoy food trucks and entertainment in a vibrant, outdoor setting with Santa Monica’s iconic Ocean Avenue and Palisades Park as the backdrop.

See you there!

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​See the map below for access into the city and local parking structures. The event is closest to Santa Monica Parking Structures 2 and 6.

​This event is a part of #TechWeek - a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem.