- 1,000+
- startups backed by LvlUp Ventures
- #7
- most active VC firm globally, PitchBook
The judges.
Judges include a LvlUp Ventures General Partner and operators who led at Sharp NEC, Samsung and HSBC.
Aaron GolbinGeneral Partner at LvlUp Ventures
Todd BoumanFormer Chairman and CEO of Sharp NEC Display Solutions, former VP of Marketing at Samsung Electronics
Deepak PeschardGroup CEO of Digeto, former COO of HSBC UK
How the day runs.
One stage on December 1, start to finish.
- 01WelcomeThe format, the judges, the running order.
- 02Founder pitchesTwo minutes each, then live questions from investors.
- 03DeliberationThe judges compare notes.
- 04The winnerAnnounced on stage, and eligible for follow-on investment.
Starts 11am EST.
What you walk away with.
- A shot at the winner titleNamed on stage, and eligible for follow-on investment across LvlUp Ventures and the LvlUp Innovation Alliance.
- Feedback from the judgesDirect, from the panel that scored you.
- Recognition across LvlUp and UberSelected founders are featured across LvlUp’s newsletters and socials, a 100,000+ reach, and on Uber’s channels.
- Investor follow-upFor the strongest companies, with LvlUp Ventures and participating investors.
Partner funds in the LvlUp Innovation Alliance include:
- Uber for Business10% off your first 5 Uber ridesActivate LvlUp’s offer to enter. It sets up your Uber for Business account. For eligible new Uber for Business customers.
Details and requirements.
LvlUp selects the founders who pitch from everyone who registers.
- When
- Tuesday, December 1, 11am EST.
- Where
- Virtual. One stage, and you pitch from wherever you are.
- Who can enter
- Founders based in the US or UK who are ready to pitch.
- What you need
- LvlUp’s 10% off Uber rides offer, activated with LvlUp’s link: 10% off your first 5 rides, for eligible new Uber for Business customers. Activating it sets up your Uber for Business account.
- Registration closes
- To be announced.
- Cost
- Free for founders.
Founders who pitched with LvlUp.
Their own public posts. Tap one to read it in full.
Chrissa McFarlanePatientory · May 8
Excited to share that I’ve been selected to pitch live at LvlUp Ventures’ Power of the Pitch starting now! At Patientory, we’re building the AI-powered healthcare data infrastructure layer that transforms fragmented health data into secure, unified, and actionable intelligence.
Read the postRoscoe KerbySkinvest AI · Aug 4
I’m proud to share that I pitched on behalf of Skinvest AI, Inc. at LvlUp Ventures’ Power of the Pitch Week and secured 2nd place during AI Day.
Read the post712 WestSocial Foodie blog · Aug 8
Out of 25 competitive founders, 712 West captivated the judges on Consumer Tech Emerging Day, proving that the future of restaurant discovery is ready for a delicious transformation.
Read the postBlack Dog Venture Partnerson ShopRaise · Jul 18
Congrats to Black Dog Venture Partners portfolio company and VC Fast Pitch alum ShopRaise for being the top Emerging Company in LvlUp Ventures Power of the Pitch week. Great job Shaun Kulesza and the team. Proud shareholder!
Read the postEni M.Travel Spoken · Jun 11
Thrilled to share that we took 1st place at LvlUp Ventures' (one of our investor’s) Power of the Pitch Competition on June 9th. … Huge thank you to the entire LvlUp Ventures team … for creating a platform that truly champions early‑stage founders.
Read the postRoger CanedaStudioFinder · Jun 3
After being part of the LvlUp Ventures ecosystem over the last month, I’m grateful for the opportunity to showcase what we’re building in front of investors, operators, and ecosystem leaders.
Read the postTobi OladimejiInscend · Aug 6
I nearly changed the pitch again the night before. After weeks of feedback, edits, practice, and more edits, I decided to leave it alone and just deliver it. That pitch took Inscend to 3rd place out of 11 founders at LvlUp Ventures Power of the Pitch Week, B2B Emerging Day.
Read the postMarshall ThrewSkill Shot · Jun 11
If you're a founder, I highly recommend you apply for a LvlUp opportunity. Aaron Golbin's office hours and master classes played a huge role in our success this week. Proximity to other founders that know what you're going through is invaluable. You're not alone out there.
Read the postAkshar PatelDrifty · Aug 4
Super excited to be pitching Drifty at LvlUp Ventures' Power of the Pitch Week on Day 3: CPG & Consumer Tech Day. … Getting to share that with investors and founders across the ecosystem is a huge step for us.
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Register in four steps.
Once your 10% off Uber rides is activated, the form asks for a screenshot from your Uber for Business account and your user ID, so have both ready.
- Activate 10% off your Uber ridesLvlUp’s offer: 10% off your first 5 rides, for eligible new Uber for Business customers. Activating it sets up your Uber for Business account and counts you in for the competition.Activate 10% off Uber rides
- Set your billing preferencesIn Wallet, set how rides get paid, then take a screenshot of it.
- Copy your user IDEasiest on a laptop. Open your Uber for Business dashboard and copy the code from the address bar:business.uber.com/dashboard/your-user-id/home
- Send the form belowThe competition is already ticked. Add your company, the screenshot and your user ID.
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Questions.
Who can enter?
Founders based in the US or UK who are ready to pitch. LvlUp selects the founders who take the stage from everyone who registers.
I’m not in the US or UK. Can I join?
Not this one. Building the AI-Native Company (October 30) and the AI Search & Discoverability Hackathon (November 5) are virtual and open to founders everywhere.
What does it cost?
Nothing. Every LvlUp ecosystem event is free for founders. To enter, you activate LvlUp’s 10% off Uber rides offer, which sets up your Uber for Business account.
What does the winner get?
The winner title, and eligibility for follow-on investment across LvlUp Ventures and the LvlUp Innovation Alliance. Selected founders are featured across LvlUp and Uber channels, and the strongest companies get investor follow-up.
Does taking part affect whether LvlUp invests?
No. Taking part, or using any partner product, does not affect a company’s likelihood of receiving investment from LvlUp Ventures. Investment decisions are made independently.