APPLY: Firm announces $10k equity funding for Pitch2Win competition

TechCircle, a Nigerian-based technology advisory firm, has announced the fourth edition of Pitch2Win, a competition where early-stage startups vie for cash prizes.

In a statement on Friday, the firm said the competition will take place on June 12.

According to TechCircle, 10 promising startups will have the chance to pitch their ideas to a panel of esteemed judges and investors. 

“The event attracts over 300 attendees, including investors, policymakers, accelerators, entrepreneurs, industry experts and founders,” the firm said.

“As with previous editions, the event will be attended by leading investors from Japan and Singapore, including Hiro Mashita, SgVerse & SgGrow Founder;  Yuzuru Honda, founder and global CEO of FreakOut Holdings Inc.; representatives from IVS event and other investment companies scouting for interesting early-stage startups in Nigeria.

“The selected startups will vie for a grand prize of $10,000 equity-free funding and an all-expense-paid trip to IVS2024 Kyoto, Japan’s largest crypto conference, offering invaluable networking opportunities and exposure to global trends.”

Commenting on the initiative, Osita Nwoye, founder of Techcircle, said Pitch2Win is a mechanism for identifying “high-growth-potential startups that are still in their early stages enabling them to access funding, gain invaluable exposure and receive mentorship necessary for scaling”.

TechCircle said interested applicants must be Nigerian-based innovators,

On eligibility for Pitch2Win 4, TechCircle said interested applicants must be visionary innovators, “early-stage technology-enabled startups, Nigerian-based innovators, Available to attend the physical event scheduled for the 12th of June, 2024, in Lagos.”

TechCircle said interested startups are advised to apply by May 5, adding that information on sponsorship opportunities and how to be part of this event, visit https://www.techcircle.ng.