Silicon Valley Regional-Startup World Cup 2025

The Startup World Cup is an international series of conferences and competitions that unite leading startups, investors, entrepreneurs, and technology executives from around the globe. The event begins with regional contests in over 100 countries across six continents, where numerous top technology startups compete for the opportunity to advance to the Grand Finale in San Francisco, aiming for a $1 million investment prize. Pegasus Tech Ventures coordinates the Startup World Cup in collaboration with investors and local sponsors.

Panel of Judges and Speakers:

• 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)

Agenda for Startup World Cup Silicon Valley

5:00 - 5:30 PM Registration & Networking

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

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

6:40 - 6:55 PM Intermission

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

7:45 - 8:00 PM VC Panel Discussion

8:00 - 8:10 PM Entertainment Segment

8:10 - 8:15 PM Awards Presentation