5 Minutes. One Stage. Every Investor Watching.
Step onto the deck of the S80 yacht and pitch your startup live to a room of verified angel and VC investors. No slides. Just you, your story, and the capital you need.
What You Get as a Pitching Founder
$250 Cash Prize
The winning founder takes home a $250 cash prize, awarded by the live investor judging panel.
Golden Ticket
A guaranteed 15–30 minute 1:1 follow-up meeting with one of the investors on board, awarded by the judges themselves.
Live Investor Judging Panel
3–5 investors in the room score every pitch live. These are the people who could actually write you a check.
2-Minute Investor Q&A
After your 5-minute pitch, investors get 2 minutes of live diligence. This is real deal-making, not theater.
Pitch Recording
Your pitch is recorded (with consent) and delivered to you for reuse in your own fundraising efforts.
Pre-Event Pitch Prep Call
A short prep call before the event to help you sharpen your story and maximize your 5 minutes on stage.
How It Works
Apply & pay the $500 Founder Pitch ticket (early bird) or $750 (regular).
Your application is vetted to confirm you're actively raising capital.
Once approved, you're assigned a pitch slot (limited slots available).
Arrive early for a brief prep session with the event team.
Take the stage for 5 minutes — no slides, just your story.
Answer 2 minutes of live investor Q&A.
Investors score live. Winner announced before the evening ends.
Winner receives $250 + Golden Ticket 1:1 investor meeting.
Limited Slots. High Demand.
Only a handful of founders will get the stage. If you're actively raising, this is your moment.