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Esade Connects | PitchingSession-EESummit2023

Universitat Ramon Llull

We're looking for the TOP 10 high-growth high-impact startups to pitch to investors & founders at Esade Entrepreneurship Summit on May 19th

  • Aimed at: Startups/Scaleups
  • Located in: Any country
  • University/ies: Universitat Ramon Llull
  • Requirements

    To be eligible for the Startup Pitching Session, the startup must meet the following criteria:

    • Already in the market with a validated project in the growth phase: The startup should be able to show customers/metrics.
    • High-growth & high-impact: The Startup Pitching Session is industry-agnostic and is looking for the next top high-growth, high-impact startups.
    • Investment-ready: The startup should be looking to raise capital in the next 6 months.
    • No link with Esade is required.
    • The founder must be in Barcelona (in-person) on May 19th.


    If selected as one of the 10 startups to pitch, each member of the startup that will participate in the pitching session must purchase a ticket to the event, that being the 2-day ticket for €28 or the 2-day ticket plus sailboat tour for €95. Failure to purchase a ticket will result in the cancellation of your participation in the pitching session. All ticket purchases are non-refundable except for cancellation of the sailboat tour due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances (for more detail check the disclosure text of the ticket in the ticketing platform).

  • General information

    The Esade Entrepreneurship Summit is the get-together of top investors and founders where we have created a special stage where as founder and entrepreneur you will get the visibility you deserve. 


    We're looking for the best 10 startups to join us, do a 2-minutes pitch in English, get the opportunity to talk with investors and other founders and inspire the entrepreneurship community! This pitching session will take place at Esade Campus Barcelona-Pedralbes on May 19th. After the presentation, a special jury, formed by top investors and founders, will share with you their questions, tip and/or recommendations.


    Applications must be through our website by April 20th.


    Can apply startups:

    • Already in the market: validated projects in the growth phase with customers/metrics.
    • High-growth & high-impact: It's an industry-agnostic pitching session with which we are looking for the next TOP high-growth, high-impact startups!
    • Investment-ready: looking to raise capital in the next 6 months
    • Founder has to be in Barcelona (in-person) on May 19th


    No link with Esade is required

  • Reward

    • Opportunity to pitch their project to investors and VCs
    • Opportunity to showcase their product or service to the entire summit audience during the Startup Showcase
    • Digital coverage through the Esade Entrepreneurship Institute and Esade eWorks online channels and possible media coverage.
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