Finalists Chosen for Arkansas Qualifier of Startup World Cup
Startup Junkie, in partnership with Pegasus Ventures, is thrilled to announce the finalists for the Arkansas Regional Qualifier of the prestigious Startup World Cup. Set to take place on August 30 at the One East Center in downtown Fayetteville, this event will see several innovative startups compete for a coveted spot in the Grand Finale in San Francisco.
The Startup World Cup is a global platform that celebrates and supports the startup ecosystem by bringing together top startups, venture capitalists, and technology leaders. The winners of regional competitions earn the opportunity to advance to the Grand Finale in San Francisco on October 4, where they will compete for a $1 million investment prize.
The finalists selected to showcase their innovative ventures:
- Abily
- APEX
- Ask Steve
- Gumption
- Hidalga Technologies
- Moonbase
- ProX
- Renewed Robotics
- Roybi
- SlapChalks
These startups will pitch to a panel of esteemed judges on Friday, August 30, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the One East Center (formerly known as the Pryor Center) on the Fayetteville Square. This is an incredible opportunity for these startups to gain visibility and connect with potential investors.
Judges for the final round of the competition, which include local and state business and economic development leaders, will be announced at a later date.
Members of the public are invited to attend this exciting event and cheer on their favorite startups. Register here.
For more information about the Startup World Cup and to apply for future events, please visit the official website.
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About Startup Junkie: Startup Junkie is a mission driven organization that exists to improve lives through innovation and entrepreneurship. With a goal to stimulate economic growth in the region, the organization provides a variety of services including mentorship, consulting, training, and more. Startup Junkie has an extensive network of partners and professionals that are dedicated to enhancing the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Northwest Arkansas. The organization has served thousands of entrepreneurs and small business owners through one-on-one consulting, curated programs and over 200 events a year.
About Pegasus Tech Ventures: Pegasus Tech Ventures is a global venture capital firm that offers investment and strategic partnership opportunities to technology startups around the world.
About Startup World Cup: The Startup World Cup, organized by Pegasus Tech Ventures, is a global conference and competition that brings together top startups, VCs, entrepreneurs, and world-class speakers. The goal is to bridge startup ecosystems worldwide and encourage the most promising entrepreneurs to battle for the grand prize of $1 million in investment.
August 21, 2024
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