The Pitch by SeedLegals
90 seconds to tell your startup story
The UK and Ireland’s largest pitching programme is back.
At The Pitch, we unite ambitious founders with investors, industry leaders and the wider startup ecosystem to showcase their businesses and build valuable connections.
Present your vision in a single video and put your startup for The Pitch. If you become a finalist, you’ll get exclusive mentoring to sharpen your pitch and strategy, the chance to showcase your business to investors on a national stage, and the opportunity to be crowned the next champion of The Pitch.
Applications for 2027 are reopening soon. Join the community so you’re the first to know when it’s time to apply!
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Why should I pitch?
The Pitch is the home of innovation: where founders, investors and industry leaders come together to pioneer and celebrate the startup ecosystem.
Powered by SeedLegals, you’ll tap into a network of 100,000+ founders and investors ready to share their expertise on how to launch, operate and scale a successful startup.
We’re more than just a stage to share your vision – we’ve got the tools and connections you need to bring it to life.
The Pitch events
In 2026, we brought together the top 60 founders from 900+ applicants for a nationwide series of events across the UK and Ireland.
Take a look at our previous finalists to discover the calibre of startups that have taken to The Pitch’s national stages.
Who we are
The Pitch is run by SeedLegals.
As the #1 closer of funding rounds in the UK, SeedLegals has transformed how companies start, grow and scale. Since 2016, 60,000+ startups have used the platform to raise £2bn and manage S/EIS, cap tables, options and more – without the extortionate legal fees.
Testimonials
Here's what The Pitch attendees had to say
Great event, so much fun to be a part of. It really helped me define my elevator pitch, which will be so helpful when pitching investors – thanks for the invitation!
Nicky Wake
Chapter2Dating, Birmingham People’s Choice winner
Meeting exceptional people building incredible companies is the best part of this job. The Pitch is something we look forward to every year! The energy the event brings is unrivalled and it puts Northern founders on the national stage.
Ben Davies
PXN Group, Manchester regional judge
Such a great event – warm, welcoming and very supportive! I can’t thank you enough for shortlisting me and allowing me to pitch. Thanks everyone!
Fazane Fox
Fazane Fox Productions, Birmingham regional finalist
It was a great evening meeting the other fantastic companies and founders. A huge thank you to the judges, organising team, sponsors and everyone involved in the event.
Jenni Dowley
Building Bones, Dublin regional finalist
Absolutely loved it: the entertainment was great and the venue was exquisite.
Fifi Job
Butterfly Wellness, Bristol regional finalist
Thanks for the opportunity to judge 10 seriously impressive companies. The quality, ambition and execution on display were top tier. There are some businesses here building things that are genuinely meaningful, scalable and commercially real.
Manjit Mooker
Angel investor, Glasgow regional judge
