Serena Williams Pitch Contest 2025

The Serena Williams Pitch Contest 2025 offers a grand prize for a startup with a bold, innovative business idea. The winner receives a $15,000 start-up budget, a virtual 30-minute session with Serena Williams, an in-person meet-and-greet in New York City, travel and hotel accommodations, and mentoring opportunities from Serena Ventures. The contest is part of Serena Williams MasterClass’ 10th anniversary celebrations and includes a review of the pitch deck and eligibility to be mentored by notable investors and executives.

Grand prize including $15,000 startup budget, virtual meeting with Serena Williams, in-person meet-and-greet and lunch with Serena Ventures, economy air travel and ground transportation, hotel accommodation for two nights, and $500 spending money.

Open to current U.S. residents (excluding Alaska, Arizona, and Hawaii). Entrepreneurs with a bold, innovative business idea. Those committed to watching Serena’s MasterClass tennis course before entering.

Submit a business pitch via the Serena Williams Entry platform (apply link).