Startup Mania
Created Dec 11, 2025
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The Ultimate Seed & Series A Startup CompetitionStartup Mania is where early-stage founders go head-to-head in a high-energy, March-Madness–style tournament designed to spotlight the most ambitious Seed & Series A startups. Sixty-four teams enter. Only one walks away with the title.We host the event in a different city each year — in 2026, Startup Mania takes over Austin the day before SXSW. The event brings together founders, investors, operators, and ecosystem leaders for a full day of rapid-fire pitches, live judging, curated matchmaking, and nonstop networking. Big-stage energy meets intimate founder access — all packed into one electric experience.Beyond the competition, attendees gain access to panels, fireside chats, roundtables, an exclusive founders & investors lunch, a happy hour, a live concert, and an after-party that sets the tone for SXSW week.Whether you’re pitching, investing, hiring, or simply soaking in the energy of the ecosystem, Startup Mania is one of the most fun and high-impact ways to kick off SXSW.Join us. Meet the next breakout founders. Experience Startup Mania!Austin WhatsApp Group - Miami WhatsApp Group - Follow us on LinkedIn - Meet the 2025 Alumni CohortEARN MILES FOR YOUR COMPANY AND FOR YOUR TRAVELERS✈️ Enroll in SkyMiles for Business for a chance to win a $2,500 Travel Grant in Delta eCredits. Terms apply.Scholarship Feature: Get a $2,500 MBC scholarship as a Startup Grind memberThe Master of Business Creation (MBC) at the University of Utah's David Eccles School of Business is welcoming all SG members with a scholarship using the code: MBC-REF-SG2500-021926. Recipients must apply by March 11.Accelerator Feature: Fast-Track Your Product + Win $50K Equity-FreeCodeLaunch is recruiting U.S., Canada, and LATAM startups for 2026. Get free product development (no equity), pitch live to investors, and compete for $50K at the World Championship in Dallas. Startup Grind founders get priority review. Apply by March 11.
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