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We know early-stage founders face challenges with funding or being deemed “too early” for investment. Our Back The Venture Pitch Competition provides a supportive platform for founders to present their ideas and secure essential capital, free from equity loss or debt.

Quick Facts

01 / Pitch on Venture Backed

Pitch your company live on Venture Backed and be seen and heard by the Venture Backed Community!

02 / Free Venture Backed Founder Pro Membership

Every winner is granted 1 year of our Founder Pro tier membership free. This unlocks premium features such as enhanced networking, advanced analytics, and priority support, all designed to accelerate your startup’s growth.

03 / $10,000.00 Grant Award

All winners of the Back The Venture Pitch Competition receive a $10,000.00 grant that isn’t tied to equity or debt and never has to be paid back!

04 / Back The Venture Master Pitch

Each winner of the Back The Venture Pitch Competition can compete in our annual Master Pitch for a chance to win a $150,000 investment in their business.

05 / Quality Exposure In The Venture Capital Ecosystem

Back The Venture award winners are highlighted on our social media and in our newsletter, reaching 9,000+ VC professionals!

06 / Access Over $250K in Discounts and Benefits

Get access to over $250,000.00 worth of perks, benefits and discounts from our ecosystem of partners.

Back the Venture

Elevate Your Startup

Join Back the Venture Competition for Exposure, Resources, & Support!

Pitch Your Way to Success!

The Venture Backed’s Pre-Launch Founder Community is a launchpad for early-stage founders who often struggle to secure traditional funding due to perceived risks by investors.

We at Venture Backed provide a supportive stage where you can present your business ideas, connect with investors, and gain the momentum needed without worrying about equity loss or debt!

Our Organizational Ecosystem*

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Frequently asked questions

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No, eligibility to pitch in the Back The Venture pitch competition is restricted to Founder Pro members on Venture Backed platform. Not a Venture Backed member? Join Now!

Yes, founders who have never been selected to pitch at a Back The Venture pitch competition are encouraged to apply as many times as necessary to be selected to pitch. 

Founders who have been selected to pitch but did not win the pitch competition must wait 1 year before they can be considered for another Back The Venture pitch competition. 

Founders who have won a Back The Venture pitch competition are ineligible to participate in another Back The Venture pitch competition.   

No, applying to participate in the Back The Venture pitch competition is free of charge. The only requirement to apply is to be a registered user of Venture Backed Pre-Launch Founder Community. Want to become a member? Register Now!

The first step is to join the Venture Backed Pre-Launch Founder Community

The second step is to submit your company using the in-platform Back The Venture Pitch Competition submission form by the deadline each month to be considered. 

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