The countdown is on. With just one week until the Startup World Cup 2026 Grand Finale, entrepreneurs, investors, corporate executives and technology leaders have a final opportunity to secure their place at one of the startup ecosystem’s major global gatherings, taking place November 4–6 at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square.
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Who Will Win the $1 Million Investment Prize? Startup World Cup Grand Finale is One Week Away
Organized by Pegasus Tech Ventures, Startup World Cup brings together startup founders, venture capitalists, corporate decision-makers and technology innovators from around the world. The three-day event combines a global startup competition, executive insights, corporate innovation discussions and high-value networking, creating opportunities to discover emerging technologies, build strategic relationships and explore new investment and business partnerships.
The event culminates November 6, when the top 10 finalist startups take the stage to compete for a $1 million investment prize. The finalists will emerge from a field of more than 200 regional champions representing startup ecosystems across the globe. With the event only one week away, attendees are encouraged to register now before the program begins.
Three Days. Global Connections. A $1,000,000 prize.
Day 1: November 4 | Global Startup Semi-Finals | 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
More than 200 regional champions will present their companies as they compete for a place in the Grand Finale. Attendees can discover emerging technologies, evaluate new business ideas and gain exposure to startups developing solutions across industries.
Day 2: November 5 | Semi-Finals and Corporate Innovation Seminar
The semi-finals continue from 9 a.m. to noon, followed by the Corporate Innovation Seminar from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The seminar brings together corporate leaders, investors and innovation professionals for discussions on emerging technologies, strategic investment and the evolving relationship between startups and global businesses.
Day 3: November 6 | Grand Finale | 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
The event’s main stage will feature the top 10 finalist startups competing for the $1 million investment prize, alongside prominent technology executives, investors and industry leaders. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear perspectives from experienced business leaders, discover promising companies and connect with decision-makers shaping the future of technology.
November 6 | Startup Innovation Networking Party | 6–8:30 p.m.
The three-day event concludes with an evening networking gathering bringing together founders, investors, corporate executives and technology professionals. The party offers additional opportunities to develop relationships, exchange ideas and continue conversations beyond the competition stage.
The 2026 program features prominent leaders from across technology, business and venture capital, including Daymond John of ABC’s Shark Tank, Tesla co-founder Marc Tarpenning, Google Cloud CTO Will Grannis, Microsoft Chief Sustainability Officer Melanie Nakagawa, ServiceNow President Paul Fipps and Uber Chief Product Officer Sachin Kansal, among others.
Registration is open now. Attendees are encouraged to reserve their tickets in advance.
Event Details
Semi Finals (Day 1): November 4, 2026 | 9AM – 6PM
Semi Finals (Day 2): November 5, 2026 | 9AM – 12PM
Corporate Innovation Seminar: November 5, 2026 | 2PM – 5:30PM
Grand Finale: November 6, 2026 | 9AM – 6PM
Networking Party: November 6, 2026 | 6PM – 8:30PM
Venue: Hilton San Francisco Union Square
Investment Prize: $1 million
For event details, registration, and updates on the 2026 Startup World Cup, please visit:
Registration: https://swcgf26.eventbrite.com
Startup World Cup Grand Finale: www.startupworldcup.io/grand-finale
About Pegasus Tech Ventures
Pegasus Tech Ventures is a global venture capital firm and leading provider of Venture Capital-as-a-Service (VCaaS) solutions. The firm partners with corporations to access emerging technologies, make strategic investments, and advance Open Innovation initiatives through its global network. Pegasus manages over 40 funds and over $2 billion in assets and has invested in more than 300 startups, including SpaceX, OpenAI, Anthropic, Airbnb, Coinbase, and X (formerly Twitter). For more information, please visit www.pegasustechventures.com
About Startup World Cup
Startup World Cup is the number one global startup pitch competition hosted by Pegasus Tech Ventures, connecting the world’s most promising startups with leading investors, entrepreneurs, and corporate innovators. With 200 regional competitions across six continents, founders have the opportunity to showcase their companies, expand their networks, and compete for a $1M investment prize at the Grand Finale in Silicon Valley. For more information, please visit www.startupworldcup.io
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