Pull Up & Pitch + BGV Marketplace - Philly

Black Girl Ventures partners with Target to bring Pull Up & Pitch + BGV's first Marketplace Experience to Philadelphia.

BGV Marketplace Experience (4pm - 7pm): Alongside the pitch competition, the event will feature a vibrant vendor marketplace where local businesses, artisans, and creators come together to showcase their products and services. The marketplace provides a space for attendees to explore unique offerings, support small businesses, and discover new brands.

Pull Up & Pitch (Line up at 3pm, pitch 6pm - 9pm): brings the pitch competition from the “business stage” to your neighborhood, focusing on normalizing business pitching, creating visibility for innovative ideas, supporting small business revitalization, and educating the public on how to ask for and manage finances. It’s a fast-paced, highly entertaining two-round competition where founders, small business owners, and entrepreneurs shoot their shot with a 60-second elevator pitch to access up to $30,000 in grants to grow their businesses on the spot!

Imagine The Voice meets Shark Tank in your neighborhood! No prior pitch experience is required. Pull Up & Pitch is open to underrepresented founders, small business owners, and entrepreneurs.

How does the Pull Up & Pitch event work?

In Round 1, Founders will pitch for 60 seconds to a panel of champions (judges)

Each champion gets one vote

• One thumb-up equals $200
• Two thumbs up equals $250
• Three thumbs up are worth $500

If the Founder receives a vote from all three judges, they move on to Round 2.

In Round 2, seven Founders will pitch for up to 3 minutes to special guest judges for the chance to access additional grant money + other perks and prizes from partners.

Round 2 grand prizes are:

• 1st place: $10K
• 2nd place: $3K
• 3rd place: $2K

FAQs:

• What should I bring? Your best 60-second and 3-minute elevator pitch. No pitch decks. Products are welcome.
• How do I join the queue for the chance to pitch? Arrive early to grab your spot in line. Pitches will be heard on a first-come, first-served basis. Line up starts at 3 pm.
• Is there a fee to pitch? No
• Do I need to register to pitch? Yes! You must register through Eventbrite and have your ticket on hand to enter the pitch queue.

Terms and conditions:

• This pitch is first come, first serve. Line up begins at 3 pm.
• You must be 18 years or older to pitch.
• This pitch is open to ALL small businesses.
• Participation does NOT guarantee winning.
• To pitch, participants must sign a release form.
• All winnings are determined by the champions.
• NO previous pitch experience or pitch decks are required.

• This event will be recorded and photographed. By RSVPing, you consent to being recorded/photographed.
• Round 1 winnings are dispersed in the form of Visa gift cards and Round 2 winnings are dispersed electronically through the BGV Payment System.
• To be eligible for funding, you must be a U.S.-registered business with less than $1M in revenue. ALL Nonprofits are welcome regardless of their annual operating budget.
  

Got questions? We have answers! Email us at [email protected].

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, United States