- [](https://www.hubspot.com/startups) - [](https://www.vestbee.com/) The FundSpot Pitch Contest # Emerging AI: Pitch Competition 🚀 CEE Regionals Join HubSpot for Startups & Vestbee in this exciting global competition that's all about discovering remarkable new AI startups. We hope to *find and support* the __next big AI innovation__ & provide a global platform for the best founders in Central & Eastern Europe. 💰 The winning founder from CEE will get a chance to pitch at our Global Finals in June & __bag a $6000 USD cash prize, plus $100,000 worth of software freebies.__   __13 May 2025 @ 1pm BST | 2pm CET__ [Register to Attend](https://offers.hubspot.com#register) Submit Your Pitch + Get Your Freebies  Menu Scroll Left Scroll Right - [Pitch Your AI Startup on the Global Stage for a Chance to Win $6,000](https://offers.hubspot.com#overview) - [How Can You Submit Your Pitch?](https://offers.hubspot.com#widget_216597443109) - [Meet the Judges](https://offers.hubspot.com#speaker) - [Register to Attend](https://offers.hubspot.com#register) - [FAQs](https://offers.hubspot.com#widget_216597443123) ## Pitch Your AI Startup on the Global Stage for a Chance to Win $6,000 Join __HubSpot for Startups__ and over 30+ top VC judges for the __CEE Regional AI Pitch Competition -__ your chance to showcase your startup, get real-time investor feedback, and accelerate your growth.   👉 __Pitch Live__: __Five Selected AI Founders__ will present their business models, market strategies, and unique value propositions to our VCs. 👉 __VC Insights__: Receive expert feedback from leading investors to refine your pitch and sharpen your vision. 👉 __Go Global__: The winner will advance to the __Global Finals on June 25th__, competing with top founders from UKI, DACH, France, APAC, and MEA, for a shot at winning $6,000 and international recognition.   #### __Win Big & Supercharge Your Startup__   *🏆* The Regional CEE pitch competition winner will advance to the __Global Finals__ in June, plus receive a __90% HubSpot discount in year 1 & a 50% lifetime discount__ (for new customers, redeem by Aug 1, 2025). *Standard HubSpot [Terms of Service](https://legal.hubspot.com/terms-of-service) will apply. You can read the FAQs for more information.* ## 🌍 __Global Finals Prize:__ The winner of our global finals in June will walk away with $6,000 in cash, plus $100,000+ in software & perks from top providers like Asana, Perplexity, Google & LinkedIn Ads, and more! #### Not ready to pitch live? You can still get in front of the VCs! No worries - just register to attend, and you’re in. If you submit your pitch deck, we’ll add it to our __Global Pitch Deck Database__, which will be shared with VCs and attendees after the event. It’s a great way to showcase your startup to a global audience, even if you’re not pitching on stage.    ## How Can You Submit Your Pitch? We welcome startup founders building AI solutions to enter the competition by following the steps outlined below. You must be a __Pre Seed or Seed AI Startup__ based in __CEE__ in order to apply. We will select up to five founders to join the Regional Finals and present live to our VC panel. Only one winner will advance to the Global Finals in June. __Step 1 :__ Sign up to the [HubSpot for Startups program here](https://app.hubspot.com/signup-hubspot/hubspot-for-startups?partner-code=VNV5iyricY0U&program=startups) (no purchase required & no credit-card needed)  __Step 2 :__ Fill out the application form below. Step 3: Look out for email instructions on how to submit your pitch deck. Remember, you won't be considered for live pitching unless you are a member of the HubSpot for Startups program. *__Before submitting your application, please note that you must be willing to present your pitch during the live Regional Finals on 13 May. The session will also be recorded and shared across HubSpot's & our startup partner's digital channels.__* Previous Next -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  ## Meet the Judges Previous Next - ## Eric Bartha Head of Financial Services [Seedblink](https://seedblink.com/) - ## Ewa Chronowsk General Partner & CEO [Next Road Ventures & Vestbee](https://www.vestbee.com/) - ## Raya Yunakova Investor [LAUNCHub Ventures](https://launchub.com/) Previous Next - ## Marcin Łączyński General Partner [Next Road Ventures](https://www.nextroad.vc/) - ## Brianna Quintero Learning Product Manager/ Pitch Coach [Startup Wise Guys](https://startupwiseguys.com/) - ## Kristian Asani VC associate [Silicon Gardens](https://silicongardens.com/) Previous Next - ## Oleh Karizskyi Principal [FlyerOne](https://flyerone.vc/) - ## Ahmad Piraiee Director [Startup Grind](https://piraiee.com/) - ## Murat Can Demir Head of Entrepreneurship Programs [Turkish Airlines](https://terminal.turkishairlines.com/) Previous Next - ## Peter Parragh Principal [Oktogon Ventures](https://www.oktogon.vc/) - ## Milana Slobtcova Principal [Underline Ventures](https://underline.vc/) - ## Ionuț AMARIEI Program Manager [Rubik Hub](https://rubikhub.ro/) Previous Next - ## Adam Bočev Investor [Czech Founders VC](https://czechfounders.vc/) - ## Maksymilian de Doliwa Zieliński Investor/Analyst [Market One Capital](https://www.moc.vc/) - ## Bora Çıkıkçıoğlu Technology Entrepreneurship Programs Sr. Specialist [K Works](https://kworks.ku.edu.tr/) Previous Next - ## Aleksander Potocki COO [AIP Seed](https://www.aipseed.vc/) - ## Davide Coppola Program Manager [Startup Wise Guys](https://startupwiseguys.com/) - ## Marton Medveczky Assoc. Partner [Flashpoint VC](https://www.flashpointvc.com/) Previous Next - ## Sergio Borasino GP SWG Future tech fund [Startup Wise Guys](https://startupwiseguys.com/) - ## Elisabeta Nastase Startup Expert [Rubik Garage Accelerator](https://rubikhub.ro/) - ## Hussein El Gindy Regional Program Coordinator [Seedstars](https://www.seedstars.com/) Previous Next - ## Başak Zorlutuna Associate [e2vc](https://e2.vc/) - ## Minos Minas Founder [reemino.gg](https://reemino.gg/) - ## Orhan Bayram General Partner [OBSS Ventures](https://obss.ventures/) ## Register to Attend Business Email* First Name* Last Name* Primary role* Please SelectStartup FounderStartup Team MemberVC/InvestorStartup Ecosystem ProfessionalEnterprise Leader (Director+)Enterprise EmployeeAgency, Consultant, or Service ProviderOtherCreator or Media Content Language reCAPTCHA score GACLIENTIDAnonymously identifies a browser instance. 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For more information, check out our [Privacy Policy](https://legal.hubspot.com/privacy-policy). ## FAQs ### What should I have before I apply? __We will consider your submission valid when it meets all of the following criteria:__  1\. You have created a free CRM account by signing up to the HubSpot for Startups program [here](https://app.hubspot.com/signup-hubspot/hubspot-for-startups?partner-code=VNV5iyricY0U&program=startups) [](https://app.hubspot.com/signup-hubspot/hubspot-for-startups?partner-code=VNV5iyricY0U&program=startups)(no purchase required). 2\. You have attached a Pitch Deck that has no more than 10 slides (we recommend five). 3\. Your company is incorporated in CEE. 4\. Your application is submitted latest by April 30th 2025. ### I'm not based in CEE. Can I still apply? Thank you for your interest in our FundSpot Pitch Contest. For this particular Regional CEE Competition, your startup needs to be incorporated in the region in order to apply. If your company is incorporated in a different region, please follow this link to find the Regional Finals for that region. ### I have another question! Reach out directly to our [FundSpot team](mailto:hsfs-bdm@hubspot.com) - we'd be happy to help! 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