The Lightning Round is an online startup pitch competition hosted by Spark xyz and Tech Coast Angels LA, a venture investment syndicate with more than 450 active angels.  

Judged by a panel of investors and attended by industry professionals alike, The Lightning Round offers an incredible opportunity for founders to both gain exposure and refine their pitches.  

With 5 seats available per competition, each founder will receive 5 minutes to pitch their startup + a few minutes for Q&A to follow.  

The online event will additionally feature a panel discussion from a group of investors.

Applications Due: June 30, 11:59 PM PDT

*Early-Bird Application Due Date (EB apps will receive priority): June 24, 11:59 PM PDT

Startups of all stages are welcome to apply!

All founders must be able to pitch their startup with poise and clarity.

To begin applying for The Lightning Round, first make a venture profile on the Spark xyz platform.  Once your profile is complete, you can apply directly to The Lightning Round by completing our application.  Our team will select 5 startups from the applicant pool to compete live & online!

Beyond allowing you to apply for The Lightning Round, your Spark xyz account enables you to apply to dozens of other pitch competitions, connect with other founders, and browse investor profiles.

Spark xyz Perks Package with more than $500k in SaaS credits.

The winning startup's deck will be shared directly with the Tech Coast Angels LA syndicate.

Media coverage through our YouTube Channel, Startup 2.0.