Description
Lightning Round Pitch Competition: Where the Next Wave of Frontier Tech and AI Breaks Out
Are you building a frontier technology or AI-enabled solution with the potential to transform industries? The Lightning Round Pitch Competition is your launchpad. This is not just another pitch event—it’s a high-stakes, high-visibility opportunity to accelerate your startup’s growth in front of the most influential players in the innovation ecosystem.
Apply now for a shot at a $100,000 investment from Pegasus Angel Accelerator, plus exposure to global tech leaders including NVIDIA. Finalists will pitch live to a judging panel featuring Howard Wright (VP, Startup Ecosystem at NVIDIA, architect of the Inception Program), Howard Ko (Partner at Morpheus Ventures, deep tech and frontier innovation investor), and Lucas J. Pols (GP, Pegasus Angel Accelerator, leading investor and mentor shaping the future of early-stage venture).
This is your chance to join a curated cohort of the boldest founders, get fast-tracked to due diligence, and gain access to a network that includes top VCs, operators, and scale-stage partners. The Lightning Round is designed for startups at the inflection point—where traction meets exponential potential.
Apply if you are:
- An early-stage founder with proven traction in frontier tech, AI, or deep technology
- Ready to scale with investor backing and industry support
- Looking for meaningful connections with capital, expertise, and global networks
Don’t miss the opportunity to be seen, funded, and accelerated by the best. Apply today and pitch your vision where the future of tech is decided.
Process
Competition Overview:
• Application Phase: Open to early-stage tech startups ready to disrupt their respective industries.
• Selection Process: Applicants will be narrowed down to 5 finalists pitching live over Zoom to our extensive investor network.
• Grand Prize: The winner will be fast-tracked to Pegasus’ Accelerate Due Diligence round, positioning them for significant investment and support.
What an Applicant can Obtain
Exclusive $1M 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.
