About
About us
The Pitch gives purpose-led businesses the tools they need to change the world. Over the years, we’ve developed one of the UK’s largest startup competitions into a comprehensive programme, providing founders with a friendly, accessible environment to help them build confidence, hone their pitch and get investment ready.
About
It started as a competition…
The Pitch was launched in Bristol in 2008 as a traditional pitching competition. Since then, it’s evolved into a complete programme of support and has helped founders raise tens of millions in investment.
Now it’s a community
The Pitch's impact since the beginning
Founders supported by the programme
People watch our events each year
Tens of millions in investment facilitated
Average investor meetings per founder
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Since May 2025, The Pitch has been powered by SeedLegals, the UK’s #1 closer of funding rounds with over £2B raised on their platform.
With a network of 60,000+ founders and investors (and counting!), startups can expect more exposure with The Pitch than ever before.
The Pitch alumni
The Pitch brings together startups with fresh, exciting ideas who go on to become industry leaders. From innovative edtech solutions to pioneering plant-based products, we’re incredibly proud of everything our past Pitchers have achieved.
Alumni investors
Every year, we get to work with many successful entrepreneurs and investors to help us judge the finalists and choose The Pitch winner. Our judges have provided invaluable advice, support and investment to our finalists.
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What our community members think…
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