Startup World Cup France 2026 | Aix-en-Provence
About this event
Startup World Cup returns to Aix-en-Provence for an even bigger edition. One pitch. One spot at the Global Finals in San Francisco.
🚀 Startup World Cup France 2026 | Aix-en-Provence Edition
After a successful first edition, the Startup World Cup is back in Aix-en-Provence, and bigger than ever. Co-hosted by Startup&Angels and Expansi in collaboration with Pegasus Tech Ventures, this second edition builds on last year's success with a full day at the intersection of innovation, capital, and ambition, as part of the Rencontres Économiques d'Aix-en-Provence.
🏆 The Competition
10 selected startups will pitch live in front of an investor-led jury for a chance to represent France at the Grand Finale in San Francisco (Nov 4-6, 2026), competing for a $1,000,000 investment prize and 2 round-trip Paris–San Francisco flights provided by French Bee ✈️
The Startup World Cup is the world's largest startup pitch competition — present in 150+ countries, backed by Pegasus Tech Ventures ($2B+ AUM, 300+ investments, 27 IPOs).
📋 Program
🕙 9:30 AM — VC ConnEX (Expansi offices) — investor & founder matchmaking session
🕣 3:00 PM — Doors open & welcome of participants
🚀 3:30 PM — Startup World Cup begins
🎤 4:00 PM – 7:45 PM — Startup pitches & economic debates
🏆 8:00 PM — Show & winner announcement at Parc Jourdan
🥂 9:00 PM — Cocktail & opening of the Rencontres Économiques evening
🤝 Who is this evening for?
Whether you're a founder, an investor, a corporate, or simply curious about what's being built next - this evening is for you.
Expect meaningful conversations with the people shaping the future of innovation in France and beyond. The kind of room where the right introduction leads somewhere real.
CONTACT DETAILS
Contact event organisation, tickets, and communication:
Alyssa Cornut, Startup&Angels EMEA Project Manager - alyssa@australiance.com
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