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The FundSpot Pitch Contest
Join HubSpot for Startups, AI Forge, & our VC guests in this exciting global competition that's all about discovering remarkable new AI startups.
See what's brewing in AI Innovation across the UK & Ireland.
Tune in live on 20 May 2025 @ 11am BST | 12pm CET
Join HubSpot for Startups, AI Forge, and our top VC judges for the UKI Regional AI Pitch Competition - your chance to showcase your startup, get real-time investor feedback, and accelerate your growth.
👉 Live Pitches: Shortlisted AI Founders will present their business models, market strategies, and unique value propositions to our panel.
👉 VC Insights: Our expert jury will share live feedback on each pitch & business model.
👉 Support our UKI Winner: The winner will advance to the Global Finals on June 25th, competing with top founders from the Nordics, DACH, France, APAC, CEE and MEA, for a shot at winning $6,000 and international recognition.
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.
Submissions for the live pitching are now closed, but you can still make the most of this opportunity!
Option 1 : Sign up to the HubSpot for Startups program here (no purchase required & no credit-card needed)
Option 2 : Register to attend the live event below.
Option 3: Submit your pitch deck to be added to our global database (& get your goodie bag) or..
Option 4: All of the above 🚀
Partner
AlbionVCInvestor
Octopus VenturesChief Commercial Officer
SFC CapitalVenture Partner
Sure Valley VenturesInvestor
MMC VenturesAlex joined MMC in November 2023. She previously worked as a Senior Associate Consultant at Bain & Company’s Venture Team in Paris, where she helped corporates identify and invest in relevant …
Talent Investor
Entrepreneurs FirstAni is a Talent Investor at Entrepreneurs First (EF). With a background in Psychology, Mathematics, and neuroscience research, she brings deep insight into decision-making and human behavior. …
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 (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 the United Kingdom or Ireland.
4. Your application is submitted latest by May 12th 2025.
Thank you for your interest in our FundSpot Pitch Contest. For this particular Regional UKI 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.
Step 1: Sign up to the HubSpot for Startups program here (no purchase required).
Step 2: Submit your pitch here
Step 3: Check your inbox for further information on the Pitch contest and your selection of freebies which include:
Sign up to the Free HubSpot for Startups Program