National Venture Plan Competition
Entering the competition offers startups one the biggest opportunities to raise capital by fast-tracking them to present to many investor groups, angels, and VCs. Such opportunity provides potentially more value than the traditional monetary prizes.
- Present to investors in three different categories
- Attend invaluable webinars and learn
- Win prizes
- Biggest Value: Screen/Present to multiple investor groups
The competition provides startups and founders with invaluable exposure to investors across the nation. After the last year’s competition, millions of dollars were invested in several companies by investors, angels, angel groups, VCs and funds largely due to their participation in the competition.
Registration Now Open
Early bird registration runs from June 1st through June 30th. Signup today!
About Pismo Ventures’ National Venture Plan Competition
Pismo Ventures calls on all startups and entrepreneurs anywhere in the US! The National Venture Plan Competition offers ventures the opportunity to present their business, obtain honest and expert feedback from experienced judges and investors, have exposure to angels, VCs, and other investors nationwide, and win invaluable prizes along the way. The competition is open to all businesses pre or post revenue (not only an idea) across the nation.
Competitors apply by submitting an online application, a 15-page powerpoint pitch deck, and a 90-second video demonstration of the product or service.
Panel of Investor Judges
We have a great lineup of entrepreneurs, startup experts, investors, judges, advisors, and mentors not only to judge your business for the competition, but also to provide invaluable feedback.
Online Workshops & Webinars
Applicants and general admission attendees will be able to attend all workshops and webinars especially prepared for this competition. Topics include finance, legal, marketing/sales, pitch deck, and much more.
Apply Now!
Early bird applications start June 1 through June 21. Regular applications run from June 22 through September 30.