Startup Mania is BACK on March 11th, and this time we’re bringing the action to Austin, Texas!

Everything is bigger in Texas.

What does that mean? A bigger crowd, bigger stages, bigger prizes, and more opportunities for founders to stand out.

Applications for Startup Mania 2 are now LIVE, and if you’re curious about the format, wondering if you should apply, or want to understand what investors are actually looking for, join us for our free VC Reverse Pitch + Info Session on Thursday, January 22nd at 12:00 – 12:45 PM ET

⏰ 11:00 – 11:45 AM CT | ⏰ 10:00 – 10:45 AM MT | ⏰ 9:00 – 9:45 AM PT

We’ll walk through how Startup Mania works, who it’s best for, and you’ll hear directly from VCs participating in the event as well as investors who participated in Startup Mania 1.

👉🏽 Learn directly from Geek Ventures, Rayo Capital Group, Exit Quotient Ventures, Winner Capital, and Ganas Ventures, led by our amazing partner Golden Circle — who will also provide the Startup Mania Champion with a Fundraising Partner Package, including hands-on support across pitch narrative refinement, fundraising strategy, and investor targeting.

During the session, participating investors will briefly share:

• What they’re investing in

• What they’re actively looking for

• Why you should join Startup Mania in Austin

Meet some of the investors behind Startup Mania. Join our VC Reverse Pitch to hear what funds are actively backing and who will be in the room in Austin.

Come get the full rundown, and decide if Startup Mania is your next big moment.

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Startup Mania brings together top seed and Series A founders in a March Madness-style competition in an octagon. Not your typical pitch contest—where high-energy competition meets startup culture. Founders will battle it out in a pitch-off for the Championship title belt and a cash prize.

Apply now to be selected as one of the 64 competing startups, or get your Startup Mania tickets as an attendee, investor or partner.`