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LIGHTNING ROUND III

Unlock Growth Opportunities: two of our previous finalists are now portfolio companies! Access $500k Perks, automatic acceleration through to the top 2% of applicants for Pegasus' next cohort, and pitch in front of over 100 investors live!

Santa Monica, CA, USA

Application Closed
Application Deadline

Application Deadline

08/29/2024

Judging Deadline

09/02/2024
First Look

Application Deadline

09/02/2024

Judging Deadline

09/03/2024
Interview

Application Deadline

09/04/2024

Judging Deadline

09/06/2024
Pitch Competition

Application Deadline

09/10/2024

Judging Deadline

09/10/2024
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Description

Welcome back to Lightning Round III, where great ideas transform into extraordinary businesses. Did you know two of our portfolio companies emerged victorious from Lightning Round II? 

This event is proudly presented in partnership with Pasadena Angels, Los Angeles Venture Partners, and Girls into VC. It all starts with an idea, and yours could be the next big success story.

This is the golden opportunity to showcase your business to leading investors. Show us what you've got; wow, our seasoned investor judges—who’ve seen it all but want to see more—and win prizes, including our $500,000 partner package and priority entry into Pegasus' next cohort selection pool. 

With so many startups competing for funding, it can be tough to stand out from the crowd. With Lightning Round III, you'll have a chance to showcase your unique vision and impress some of the most respected investors in the industry. 

Secure your place among the elite of the startup world. Don’t miss your opportunity to elevate your startup journey and make waves in the entrepreneurial world among the largest network of angel investors! The countdown to greatness starts now. 

Eligibility

Pre-seed & Seed Stage Companies 

Process

Five teams are selected to pitch in person or via Zoom to a team of early-stage investors.

Pitches will be 5 minutes long, followed by a few minutes of Q&A.

All teams will receive feedback on their idea and pitch from investors.

What an Applicant can Obtain

Exclusive $500k Perks Package.

A spotlight in our monthly investor and LP newsletter as well as social media channels.

Feedback on product, pitch, and go-to-market strategy from leading investors.

Automatic acceleration through our due diligence process to round 3 (of which only the top 2% of applicants achieve) for a chance to be accepted into the Pegasus Accelerator Program and $100k of investment.