Lynx Collective and Flybridge Capital are hosting the $50k AI Startup Pitch Day. The prize: a $50,000 investment in one pre-seed AI startup, from Flybridge's Next Wave NYC fund. Eight finalists pitch live on stage in New York City on June 29. This is the application.
The basics
- PrizeA $50,000 investment from Flybridge's Next Wave NYC fund
- Finalists8 startups pitch live on stage
- Pitch dayJune 29, in person, New York City
- To apply$5, about 5 minutes
- DeadlineJune 12, or sooner once the 8 spots fill
- ForPre-seed AI startups
Every applicant gets a memo
Selected to pitch or not, you get a private Beacon Signal memo: a real investor read on your deck from Beacon AI and 3 active VCs. What is strong, what is weak, the open questions and the reaction a VC would have on a first look. It is sent to you with your decision.
How it works
- Apply below. Upload your deck, answer a few quick questions, pay the $5 fee.
- Beacon AI and 3 active VCs review every application.
- Finalists are invited to pitch live in NYC on June 29.
- The winner is chosen that day and receives the investment, subject to due diligence.
Apply
Applications are reviewed in the order they arrive, earliest first, and the form closes as soon as the 8 finalist spots fill. Do not wait for the June 12 deadline.