Pitch Competition
Definition
A contest where startups present to judges for prizes, funding, or exposure. Great practice for fundraising and valuable for visibility.
Related terms in Ecosystem
All 100 terms →Accelerator
An intensive program (usually 3-6 months) that provides funding, mentorship, and resources. Y Combinator, Techstars, and 500 Startups are well-known examples.
Incubator
An organization that nurtures early-stage startups with workspace, resources, and guidance. Incubators are often less structured than accelerators.
Demo Day
The culmination of an accelerator program where startups pitch to hundreds of investors. A strong Demo Day performance can jumpstart your fundraise.
Startup Ecosystem
The network of founders, investors, mentors, service providers, and institutions that support entrepreneurship in a region or community.
Venture Studio
An organization that builds startups systematically, often providing the initial team and resources. Studios typically take significant equity in exchange.