2025 Austin Pitch Competition Application
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Welcome to BGV's 2025 Pitch Program. If you're a founder based in Austin, apply to our pitch program TODAY!
The BGV Pitch Program flips the traditional pitch experience on its head: we coach entrepreneurs, host a live crowdfunded pitch competition, then connect them to community and professionals to support them on their journey. You don't need to have experience pitching.
At BGV, we create access to capital, capacity, and community for under-resourced entrepreneurs that enable business sustainability and create intergenerational wealth for a more equitable society.
To be considered for this program, applicants must be :
- Revenue generating
- In good standing
- Located in the city you're applying
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Candidates that have personal values that are in alignment with BGV’s mission and purpose.
- Candidates that exhibit good decision making skills and conduct themselves in an ethical manner that reflects BGV Core Values.
What you'll gain
- 1st Place Winner: $15K
- 2nd Place Winner: $10K
- 3rd Place Winner: $5K
- A portion of the funds raised from the audience’s votes on Raisify.co
- Membership to the BGV Connect Incubator
- Direct funding and access to a new network of business owners and investors.
Deadline: April 25th (applications close), May 5th (program starts)