It's baaaaack! Want to up the energy of your TechChicago Week experience? Startup Grind Chicago is proud to bring you the 10th Anniversary of the Summer Launch Party, featuring THE most unique pitch competition you've ever seen.

It's a night of food, drinks, community vibes, and the world's greatest pitch competition.

HOW IT WORKS:

• We're selecting up to 8 startups to pitch on stage. APPLY TO PITCH HERE - APPLICATION LIVE UNTIL JUNE 21

• All attendees get a handful of fake money handed to them at the door. This is how you vote later on.

• Each startup gets 2 minutes to pitch with NO slides, followed by Q&A from our judges panel.

• After all the startups have pitched, the founders have 10 minutes to go into the crowd and try to 'raise capital' from the audience. You decide how you'd like to dole out your fake money. Whoever has raised the most money after the 10-minute scramble is declared the winner!

• The winning startup gets a cash prize, a package of direct 1-on-1 investor intros, software credits, and more!

After the competition is done, stick around for the afterparty featuring DJ Don Khaitan spinning the 1s and 2s.

JOIN US!

Who: Founders, Investors, Operators, & Startup Enthusiasts

What: 10th Annual SG Chicago Pitch Battle & Summer Party

Where: Location announcement coming soon!

When: Wednesday, July 22, 5:30-9:00 pm CDT

An official TechChicago Week partner event.

Event Sponsored by

• Snowflake - your ai data cloud!

• CodeLaunch, the Venturetainment spectacle where startups compete in a hackathon, AND a live pitch competition tv show for a shot at real investment!

  Tune in for the U.S. finale season premiere episode on August 1

• Crafthouse Cocktails, our cocktails in a can bring the taste of a professionally mixed cocktail to your fridge. Must be 21+. Please drink responsibly.