4WRD Ventures Startup Pitch Competition is an opportunity for startups to pitch their business ideas to a team of experienced junior venture capitalists. The startup with the most viable idea, product, or business model will receive an equity investment of $10,000 to help it reach its next goal.

You should enter 4WRD Venture’s Pitch Competition for the chance to obtain a $10,000 equity investment to move your startup to the next milestone. You will receive mentorship from seasoned venture capitalists and access to more potential investors.

An early-stage startup creating a product that has the potential to disrupt its target industry. Preference is given to companies who have any revenue or user traction.

Application Opens: June 28, 2019

Interviews: On a rolling basis

Application Closes:  August 2, 2019

Pitch Competition: August 12, 2019

We assess applications on a rolling basis. Following the initial application round, the second round consists of a phone interview with the founders and a 4WRD Ventures partner.

There will be 6 finalists. Each finalist will be paired with a judge for a week-long Founders Training to prepare for the pitch.