Competition
The Pitch Competition
Pitching competitions are a great way to get your startup noticed by the right investors. Here’s how ours works.
About The Pitch competition
The Pitch is open to any UK or Irish startup that:
- Is a limited company
- Has fewer than 250 full-time employees
- Has been trading for less than 7 years
Our judges choose the best of the bunch to pitch at our regional finals taking place across the country.
Before the event, you’ll have the chance to attend an online pitching workshop where you can practise, receive useful feedback and listen to other pitches.
In the regional final, you’ll give a 90-second pitch to a judging panel of investors and entrepreneurs, who will follow up with questions. You’ll be rated on the following criteria:
- Idea
- Proof of traction
- Team
- The pitch itself
At the end of each regional event we share the judges’ feedback, add the scores to our leaderboard and crown a regional winner.
You’ll also want to keep an eye on our social media, as we’ll announce a People’s Choice winner – chosen by you, the audience – for each region the next day.
After the regionals have been wrapped up, the top 10 startups take to the floor in London for The Pitch Final, where they’ll pitch to a panel of industry-leading investors one last time.
After a winner is announced, it’s time to grab a drink, network and celebrate!
Boost exposure, build connections
Founders supported by the programme
Views of livestreamed events at peak
Investors and entrepreneurs in our network
Why apply?
Here’s what you get when you compete at the UK’s largest pitching competition.
Connect with investors
As the UK’s #1 closer of funding rounds with over £2B raised on our platform, SeedLegals x The Pitch gets your startup in front of hundreds of active investors searching for their next success story.
Perfect your pitch
We offer expert mentoring and coaching sessions to help sharpen your pitch, boost your confidence and set you up for success on the big day.
Boost your brand
With 60,000+ founders and investors in our network, The Pitch contenders can share their stories and showcase their startups to a wide audience of seasoned industry experts.
Be in it to win it
When you enter The Pitch, you’re in with a shot at winning one of our top prizes, generously donated by our sponsors.
Prizes for The Pitch 2026 are yet to be announced – join our mailing list and be the first to find out.
How to enter
To get involved, fill out an application form telling us about your startup and why you think you should be chosen to pitch. We’re looking for bold missions, big ideas and passion in every project.
If your application catches our eye, you’ll get your official invitation to your selected regional pitch event, plus instructions on how to reserve your spot.
We’ll also call you in for a 1-1 session with a pitching coach, where you’ll learn how to refine your pitch, cutting the fluff and making your stand-out points pop.
From there, the floor is yours.
On the map: where to enter
The Pitch is a national competition, with events happening in thriving hubs across the UK. We’ve hosted in major cities from Glasgow to London, and we’re always looking for new places to bring the action.
Want to see The Pitch in your area? Join our community and have your say – you could see us in a city near you soon.
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