Pitch by Deel Startup Competition 2026

The Pitch by Deel Startup Competition 2026 is a global startup competition where teams pitch their startup in a regional event and winners proceed to a global finale. Selected applicants can win funding through SAFE investments and gain regional and global exposure, networking with elite investors and founders.

Regional competition with a chance to pitch to judges onsite, travel coverage for finalists to the global finale, potential SAFE investments, access to a startup perks marketplace and an online startup community.

Open to startups typically at pre-Seed, Seed and Series A stages that have full-time founders, are based in any country, have a registered legal entity, and are building a product or service with scaling potential.

Submit the online application; most applicants complete it quickly and provide essential information about the startup, product, and traction.