Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and StartupOS are once again uniting to present a remarkable pitch event hosted at the SVB Experience Center in the heart of San Francisco on February 27, 2024. This event is not just about entrepreneurship; it’s a celebration of diversity, innovation, and a tribute to #BlackHistoryMonth.
**Prize breakdown**
Each of the top 5 startups will receive:
$1,000 stipend towards your travel and accommodations
Award of $4,000
Pitch Day in San Francisco, CA on February 27, 2024
**Day of the event**
1st Place = Additional $15k
2nd Place = Additional $12k
3rd Place = Additional $8k
Winners will be announced on Wednesday, Feb 28th!
**Eligibility Criteria**
- Silicon Valley Bank and StartupOS sponsored Pitch Days are open exclusively to early-stage startup teams. Our pitch competition looks to discover and support emerging segments (Women, Black or Latinx) founders building impactful companies.
- The startup must be in its #earlystage (pre-seed or seed) in external funding.
- All members of the startup team must be 18 years of age or older at the time of entry.
- The startup can target any sector or industry and should have a viable product or service (has potential for underlying IP as you scale) that is already venture-backed and/or venture backable.
- Startups must be based and operating in the United States.
- Startups must be incorporated to apply for the event.
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SVB Catalyst 2045 is teaming up with Milken Institute, BLCK VC, StartupOS and Black Tech Nation (Community) to host a #BlackHistoryMonth celebration.
Join us at the SVB Experience Center in SF for a series of exclusive panel sessions, a #startup pitch competition and a fun networking reception.
RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gMRuDAAM
#Founders who want to participate in the pitch competition ($60k in total prizes) can learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gJkCxNFj
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