This is your shot. The Startup World Cup Southeast Europe is officially on and we’re calling out the boldest, sharpest, most investor ready startups in the region to apply. If selected, you'll pitch live in front of 30+ top-tier VCs managing over $10B in capital, battle it out with the top 20 startups from Southeast Europe, and earn your place on the global stage in Silicon Valley where a $1,000,000 investment prize is waiting.
Spots are limited. The stakes are massive. And this region has never hosted the semifinals until now.
Think you’ve got what it takes? Prove it.
Southeast Europe
Startup World Cup
Semifinal
The $1M shortcut doesn’t exist
except this ONE
Startups
This is the one pitch
you don’t want to miss
For the first time ever, Southeast Europe is hosting a Startup World Cup Semifinal.
The best 20 startups from the region will pitch live in front of over 30 investors managing more than $10 billion in capital. The winner moves on to the global finals in Silicon Valley with a shot at $1 million in funding.
If you’re building something real, and you’re ready for the spotlight, this is your moment.
You’ve built something worth seeing,
Let the right people see it.
This isn’t about exposure for the sake of it. It’s about putting your company in front of the right people: investors, customers, partners in one room, at the same time.
Whether you raise funding, land a deal, or win the semifinal, just being selected puts you on the radar of people who can move the needle.
This is how momentum starts.
The Pitch Is Just the Beginning
Whether you win or not, the connections you make here can last years.
You’ll meet fellow founders, potential collaborators, regional operators, and investors who are plugged in beyond this one event.
Plus, we’ll spotlight your startup across channels, giving you credibility and visibility that opens doors, even after the lights go down.
The Pitch Is Just the Beginning
1. Apply now
Tell us what you’re building and why it matters. We’ll review and select and only 20 startups will make it.
2. If selected
we’ll reach out.
You’ll get full access to the event, investors, and the pitch stage.
3. Compete for your spot in Silicon Valley
And the $1M prize that comes with it.
Event Speakers
Aditya Kathpalia
Brynne Kennedy
Christophe Archer
Gianluca Detorri
Jenny Fielding
Joe Hurd
Mike Sigal
Milan Reinartsz
Zach Coelius
Organizers
Global Partner
Nomadic Minds
Nomadic Minds is a Silicon Valley-based mentorship platform that connects early-stage founders with top-tier tech operators, product leaders, and growth experts. Built by former founders and C-suite execs, Nomadic supports entrepreneurs through honest feedback, sharp strategy, and zero-fluff guidance.
Strategic Partner
Pegasus Tech Ventures
Pegasus Tech Ventures is a global VC firm headquartered in Silicon Valley, managing over $2B in assets and known as the force behind the Startup World Cup. Pegasus partners with corporations and founders worldwide, backing game-changing startups and helping them scale through funding, market access, and global visibility.
Regional Host
Keiretsu Forum Southeast Europe
Keiretsu Forum Southeast Europe is the fastest-growing chapter of the world’s largest private equity network. Launched in 2021, we connect innovative startups with a vetted community of 40+ investors across Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia, and expanding. Backed by Keiretsu’s 3,000+ global members, we bring capital, cross-border reach, and trusted deal flow to the region’s boldest founders.