OxFounders Global & SciBiz 2025
Startup Pitching Competition

Welcome!

Welcome to the OxFounders & SciBiz Pitching Competition! This is your opportunity to demonstrate why your startup deserves a spot among the elite founders and founding teams selected to present to our audience of top-tier investors and global media. We are seeking exceptional startups currently in pre-seed or seed stages that have already demonstrated significant traction.

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How to Apply:

Complete this form with your startup’s details, a brief pitch, and any supporting documents by 16th May, 2025 at midnight BRT. Ensure your application captures the uniqueness and potential of your venture. 

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https://form.jotform.com/250765923986372

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IMPORTANT: Also make sure you have registered for the startup fair of the SciBiz conference here.

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Why Participate?

OxFounders Global is a curated community, started as a student society at the University of Oxford, and now spanning more than 5,000 founders, investors, policymakers and media from 5 continents. By taking part in our event, you will have these opportunities:

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Visibility: Pitch directly to influential investors and media from around the globe.
Networking: Connect with other innovators and potential collaborators in the startup ecosystem.
Mentorship: Gain insights from industry leaders to refine your strategy and accelerate your growth.

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>40%

Pitch-to-Dealroom

Conversion Rate

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Across our past events, more than 40% of startups who pitched went directly into conversations for investment with investors present at our event. This is your chance to stand out to key VCs and angel investors at home and internationally.

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Last year...

Read our write-up about OxFounders x SciBiz 2024 here. We hosted a hand-picked group of over 50 VCs, angel investors, and founders at USP last year, for a showcase pitch competition of our 8 finalist startups. Guests of honour included the UK Deputy Consul, the Head of LatAm at Seedstars VC, and senior representatives from Plug and Play Tech Center, bossa invest, LAAS Latin American Angels Society, and many more.

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Just want to attend?

Even if you don't intend to pitch, the event will be a valuable space to network with top investors as well as learn from other founders in your industry. If you just want to attend, make sure you've registered for the conference here .

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Hear from Our Alumni:

"Oxfounders created an exceptional space to pitch industry investors and experts. We're now in close touch with several promising investors we met at the event." Hannah Topler, Founder, Intrare

"Oxfounders has been instrumental in our journey as a startup, providing invaluable support and guidance every step of the way." Balca Yılmaz, Founder, Werover

"What sets Oxford Founders apart is their genuine dedication to startups. They’re the only program that reached out to check in on how founders are doing, which speaks volumes about their approach to long-term relationships rather than just one-time support." Natalya Klimenko, Founder, STEMIO

"The OxFounders event gave us exposure to main Venture Capital managing partners and fostered our media presence in the ecosystem." Constanza Martínez, Founder, Taxo

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Selected teams will be notified on 26th May, 2025, and will be invited to pitch at our event at the SciBiz conference on 18th June, 2025 in São Paulo. There will also be a pre-competition pitch workshop, where we will help refine your pitch to make sure it will stand out.

 

We are excited to see your innovative solutions and the impact they promise.

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Apply now to take your startup to the next level!