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lightning round iv

[ DATE ] april 17, 2025

[ format] virtual

This is your chance to stand out, secure funding, and scale fast.

Pegasus and Innovent Capital join forces to bring a powerhouse network of top angel investors, VCs, and industry leaders looking for the next breakout startup.

Get exposure, funding, and traction by pitching in front of decision-makers who don’t just watch - they invest!

Winners get fast-tracked to Pegasus’ Accelerate Due Diligence round, unlocking real capital and strategic growth opportunities.

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Capital & Network: With a combined investor base spanning hundreds of accredited angels and early-stage VCs, we provide startups direct access to decision-makers who write checks.
Accelerated Growth: Pegasus has helped startups achieve 1,253% MRR growth, while Innovent Capital specializes in backing disruptive early-stage companies that transform industries through technology. Together, we don’t just invest—we help founders execute and scale.
Proven Path to Success: Startups that stand out in this competition don’t just win a pitch event—they gain a fast track to Pegasus’ Accelerate Due Diligence round, positioning them for serious investment and long-term support.

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competition overview

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Open to early-stage tech startups solving real problems with scalable, venture-backable solutions.
Applications will be narrowed down to the top 5 finalists based on (a) clear and growing market opportunity for their solution; (b) strong early-traction signals; and (c) founders’ domain expertise and execution ability.
Founders will have 6 minute to pitch over Zoom, followed by 4 minutes of Q&A.
Judges evaluation criteria:

(1) Pitch Clarity: can the founder clearly communicate the vision, problem and solution;
(2) Investor Readiness: Is this startup at stage where investors would seriously consider funding?
(3) Potential Impact & Scalability: Can this become a category-defining company?
The winning startup is fast-tracked to Pegasus’ Accelerate Due Diligence round, giving them direct access to potential investment, mentorship, and our national investor network.

Besides also receiving $1M in exclusive perks package, and being spotlighted in our monthly investor and LP newsletter and social media channels.