RAIZ PITCH
COMPETITION
2025

Witness groundbreaking innovation as Pre-Seed and Seed startups compete for cash prizes, up to $100K funding, and a live pitch at the 2025 Raiz Summit.

Prizes

The Raiz Pitch Competitions offer multiple prizes across two categories: Pre-Seed and Seed startups.

Each category’s top three winners receive non-dilutive cash prizes totaling $45K, with first place at $7,500 and $15,000 respectively. Plus, all winners gain an exclusive opportunity to pitch live at the Raiz Summit, with funding of up to $100K for Seed and $50K for Pre-Seed startups.

$45K in Non-Dilutive Funding

Top Pre Seed startups will win $7,500 for first place, $5,000 for second, and $2,500 for third in Pre-Seed. Seed companies can win $15,000 for first place, $10,000 for second, and $7,500 for third.

Pitch for a Shot at $100K

All quarterly winning companies automatically qualify to pitch for investment at the Raiz Summit in June. Seed companies can compete for up to $100,000 in funding, while Pre-Seed companies are eligible for up to $50,000.

Pre-Seed Startup

Start Small, Dream Big: Rewards to Kickstart Your Pre Seed Journey

$7,500

First Place Winner

$5,000

Second Place Winner

$2,500

Third Place Winner

Seed Startup

Take the Leap: Non-dilutive Capital for the Next Stage of Growth for Seed Startups

$15,000

First Place Winner

$10,000

Second Place Winner

$7,500

Third Place Winner

Rules

To ensure your submission is accepted, please make sure it complies with all the listed rules.

Timeline

From the annoucement to Raiz summit

November 2024

Submissions Open

January 31st

SUBMISSIONS FOR THIS COMPETITION CLOSE

March 15th

Semi Finalists Announced

March 29th

Live global virtual pitch competition.

April 30th

SUBMISSIONS FOR ANNAUL COMPETITION CLOSE

June 2025

SUMMIT + ANNUAL COMPETITION FINALS

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions about Raiz Pitch Competition.