Startup World Cup Silicon Valley 2026

Startup World Cup is a global series of conferences and competitions that bring together the top startups, investors, entrepreneurs and tech CEOs around the world. Starting with regional competitions in nearly 100+ countries across six continents, hundreds of selected top technology startups compete for the chance to move onto the Grand Finale event in San Francisco to win a $1 million investment grand prize. Startup World Cup is organized by Pegasus Tech Ventures in partnership with investors and local sponsors. For more information on the Startup World Cup, please visit . ()

Check out the Grand Finale 2025

• Rajesh Swaminathan (Partner, Khosla Ventures)
• Liz Wessel (Partner, First Round)
• Mercedes Bent (Venture Partner, Lightspeed Venture Partners)

• Ashmeet Sidana (Chief Engineer, Engineering Capital)
• Jihong Kim (Managing Director, Samsung Ventures)
• Holly Wu (Director of North America Tech M&A, Venture, and Partnerships, Mercedes-Benz)

5:00 - 5:30 PM Registration & Networking

5:30 - 5:45 PM Opening & Welcome Remarks

5:45 - 6:40 PM 1-8 Pitches

6:40 - 6:55 PM Break

6:55 - 7:45 PM 9-15 Pitches

7:45 - 8:00 - 8:10 PM VC Panel

8:10 - 8:15 PM Entertainment

8:15 - 8:20 PM Awards Ceremony

Please note that all sales are final. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable. Please also note that details and the content of the event may be subject to change at any time at the organizer's sole discretion without formal notification.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Computer History Museum, 1401 North Shoreline Boulevard, Mountain View, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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