Competition & Award
Onstage W25 Demo Day 2026
Apply by May 12, 2026
About
A unique opportunity for pre-seed to Series A founders in Europe to pitch their startups to over 200 venture capitalists, gaining invaluable exposure and networking opportunities without any fees or equity taken by the organizers. Participants will have the chance to secure funding while showcasing their innovative ideas in a live setting.
Benefits
- 🤝Networking OpportunitiesIntroductions to over 350 leading VC fund partners
- 🎤Pitching OpportunityOpportunity to pitch live in front of 200+ VCs
- 🚫No FeesNo fees or equity taken by Onstage.
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to any pre-seed to Series A founder based in Europe
- Must be raising funds in the next six months
- Applicants must complete a registration form and may need to provide a slide deck.
Participation Commitments
- Application takes approximately 10 minutes
- Selected founders must submit a pre-recorded pitch of up to three minutes before Demo Day
- Founders will be notified of their application status within three weeks.
Target Region
Europe
Target Sector
All sectors
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