BGV Pitch
A hybrid program combing pitch with crowdfunding
What is it?
The BGV Pitch Program flips the traditional pitch experience on its head: we coach entrepreneurs, host a live crowdfunded pitch competition, then connect them to community and professionals to support them on their journey. We democratize funding by allowing the audience to vote with their dollars using the Raisify platform for the founders whose pitch they favor. Each founder has 3 minutes to pitch and a 3 minute Q&A from the audience.
The person with the most votes wins (not the most money raised). The live-crowdfunding event is a high-energy, fun, focused, and supportive environment that includes community in being a part of the entrepreneurial journey.
Apply By
June
20th
Tech and Beauty
$30K+
In cash prizes
BGV Pitch Chicago
During the Pitch Program Participants will:
Create a 3 minute pitch for their business
Engage in 2 pitch practices to help them effectively deliver their pitch for the competition and beyond
Pitch at our live event, then fundraise via Raisify to gain access to capital on top of placing in the competition.
Enter the BGV Universe through our Alumni program and gain access to capital, connections, resources, and exclusive updates and offerings
Applications are now being accepted for our spring program.
What you'll gain
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1st Place Winner: $15K
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2nd Place Winner: $10K
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3rd Place Winner: $5K
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Money raised from the audience’s votes on Raisify.co
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Membership to the BGV Connect Incubator
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Direct funding and access to a new network of business owners and investors.
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Discounts on HubSpot + access to training.
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Access to Canva for 1 year.