Visibility
Pitch in front of investors, operators, founders, and startup ecosystem leaders.
Ten founders ⋅ One stage$20k+ in prizes
Boston's boldest early-stage pitch competition, hosted by Epipelagic Ventures
Epipelagic Ventures HQ
Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA
Thursday, July 16 | 2PM – 6PM ET
5 min pitch & demo + 7 min Q&A + Prize ceremony
July 16, 2026
$20K + Prize Pool
10 Finalists
Pre-seed & Seed
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Every finalist gets a dedicated meeting with the Epipelagic Ventures team, win or not.
What We’re Excited About
Don't fit neatly into a category? Apply anyway. The best companies never do.
Health & Biotech
Consumer & E-commerce
Gaming & Sports
Fintech & Advanced Technology
Moonshot Ideas
Whether you're pre-revenue or generating traction, what matters most is your vision, your execution, and your ability to make a room believe.
- Pre-seed or seed stage
- Greater Boston, in-person attendance required July 16
- Solo founder and cofounders team
both welcome - At least one customer. Paid, pilot,
or waitlist - Pitch deck required at application
Why Founders Apply
Relationships
Meet people who can actually move the needle. On stage and after.
Capital
$20K+ awarded live on stage. No equity. No strings.
Feedback
Walk away with actionable feedback from the panel and the room.
Your Company
Deserves a Stage.
This is it
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.