PITCH

PITCH, powered by Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, is Web Summit Rio’s startup pitching competition, bringing together the world’s leading early-stage startups to battle it out onstage. Founders have the chance to pitch to – and learn from – investors and leaders.

Apply for our 2025 startup program and join us next year in Rio.

What happens when I apply?

PITCH, powered by Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, is open to exhibiting ALPHA and BETA startups that have received less than €5 million in funding to date and that have not had a discernible change in business model in the last three years.

Assessment and selection

All applications are recorded and passed on to an independent panel of influential judges for assessment.

Prepare for battle

The top 42 startups will prepare their decks and delivery to battle it out onstage at Web Summit.

Time to pitch

Present in front of a panel of investors, members of the media and global partners for the chance to be crowned the winner of PITCH, powered by Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.

Press releases

Deco.cx triumphs as Web Summit Rio 2024 PITCH champion

Meet the winner of Web Summit Rio 2024’s PITCH, powered by the Ministry of Science, Technology and In...

Meet the startups that took part in PITCH 2024

Bee2Be
Bee2Be
Bee2Be
Sustainability & cleantech
Clina.care
Clina.care
Clina.care
Healthtech & wellness
Doutor123
Doutor123
Doutor123
Healthtech & wellness
Exato Digital
Exato Digital
Exato Digital
SaaS
Foodpass
Foodpass
Foodpass
Sustainability & cleantech
Manycontent
Manycontent
Manycontent
AI & machine learning
MATIS
MATIS
MATIS
Hardware, robotics & IoT
Olá Doutor
Olá Doutor
Olá Doutor
Healthtech & wellness
Turivius
Turivius
Turivius
Legal & professional services
TYMY
TYMY
TYMY
Fintech & financial services
VoxCell BioInnovation
VoxCell BioInnovation
VoxCell BioInnovation
Healthtech & wellness
Airbuzz
Airbuzz
Airbuzz
Travel & hospitality
Amplify UGC
Amplify UGC
Amplify UGC
Advertising, content & marketing
BotVendas
BotVendas
BotVendas
E-commerce & retail
Btix
Btix
Btix
Event management
Ecoa Biocombustíveis
Ecoa Biocombustíveis
Ecoa Biocombustíveis
Sustainability & cleantech
FabNS
FabNS
FabNS
Hardware, robotics & IoT
H+Trace
H+Trace
H+Trace
Data & analytics
Harpa Global
Harpa Global
Harpa Global
Event management
icook
icook
icook
SaaS
Intelijus
Intelijus
Intelijus
AI & machine learning
iTRecruiter
iTRecruiter
iTRecruiter
HR & recruitment
JJ4Tech
JJ4Tech
JJ4Tech
Fintech & financial services
Kyanda Africa
Kyanda Africa
Kyanda Africa
Fintech & financial services
Lets Fly
Lets Fly
Lets Fly
Sustainability & cleantech

The Web Summit PITCH winners that have raised US$1.5 billion

Since beginning Web Summit’s startup competition PITCH back in 2013, there have been 21 winners from around the world. Many have gone on to great success in the tech world.

Learn more

Watch the Web Summit Rio 2024 highlights

Meet our 2024 PITCH judges

Pedro Saliba
Pedro Saliba
Pedro Saliba
Head of Corporate Venture CapitalBanco do Brasil
Julia Salles
Julia Salles
Julia Salles
PrincipalKaszek
Philipe Moura
Philipe Moura
Philipe Moura
Founder & CEOVinci Ventures
Alessandra Dabul
Alessandra Dabul
Alessandra Dabul
Board member and InvestorGavea Angels
Artur Faria
Artur Faria
Artur Faria
CEOOxygea
Renata Brasil
Renata Brasil
Renata Brasil
Angel InvestorPoli Angels
Marcelo Deschamps
Marcelo Deschamps
Marcelo Deschamps
Presidente & InvestidorGavea Angels
Bianca Lopes
Bianca Lopes
Bianca Lopes
Co-founder & Identity ExpertAuthentify It
Paulo Emediato
Paulo Emediato
Paulo Emediato
CMO & Ecosystem Engagement Oxygea Ventures
Claire Diaz-Ortiz
Claire Diaz-Ortiz
Claire Diaz-Ortiz
Venture Capital ScoutKleiner Perkins
Paulo Costa
Paulo Costa
Ceo Cubo Itau
Brian Requarth
Brian Requarth
Brian Requarth
Co-founderLatitud
Rafaela Andrade
Rafaela Andrade
Rafaela Andrade
FounderEluvi
Guila Calheiros
Guila Calheiros
Guila Calheiros
National Secretary for Technological Development and Innovation MCTI
Daniel Malandrin
Daniel Malandrin
Daniel Malandrin
Partner | Venture Capital, Strategy & InnovationKPMG

Meet some of our past winners