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Our 6th annual Global Startup Symposium provides startups at the stages of pre-seed, seed and series A with a unique opportunity to connect, network, and engage with investors, angels, VCs and family offices from all over the world actively looking for investment opportunities in companies that fit their investment thesis and needs. Using our proprietary format and platform, startup founders are able to present their company, discuss the uniqueness of their technology, explain the advantages of their product or service, and boast about their team’s accomplishments to 100s of investors.

Investor judges will vote on startups that present and the top 3 companies of each category will be announced at the end of the Global Startup Symposium event.

As it has been the case with all Pismo Ventures events and Startup Symposiums, tickets and registrations go very quickly. If you are interested in presenting, register as soon as possible since we have limited spots for companies to present.

Regardless if you are presenting or not, register as soon as possible so you will be able to use all the tools available on the Global Startup Symposium platform to network, promote, engage, partner, and connect with fellow founders, investors and advisors who could help catapult your venture forward.

All attendees will have access to educational webinars, expert panels and workshops from industry experts.

The Global Startup Symposium is a virtual event for anyone to participate from anywhere in the world. We invite you to be part of this great virtual global event on December 9, 10, 11 and 12. This event will include opportunities for startups to connect with investors and for investors to partner with innovate startups over a 4-day period using many tools including:

  • Text chat 1-on-1 with others or in a group setting
  • Video chat 1-on-1 with others or in a group setting
  • Initiate your own chat room and discussion topic
  • Book appointments with others
  • Join virtual round tables with dedicated topics
  • Access before the event starts
  • Access after the event ends
  • Startups upload pitch deck
  • Investors upload investment thesis
  • Startups pitch to investors
  • Startups create a mini data room using our virtual exhibit booth
  • Live 24-Hour tech support during the event



What are you waiting for?

This is your opportunity to build connections, learn about latest trends in your sector and gain insights on the latest news in venture investing. One of the most important values provided by the Global Startup Symposium is “exposure”. Register today to gain access and exposure to investors actively looking for great investment opportunities. Build the long-lasting relationships to help you propel your venture to new heights and ultimately get funded.


Global Startup Symposium Sectors

Life Sciences, including:

  • MedTech
  • HealthTech and Digital Health
  • BioTech
  • Therapeutics
  • Diagnostics
  • Nutraceuticals
  • R&D and Platforms
  • Etc.

AI and ML, including:

  • Narrow
  • Robotics
  • Reactive
  • Generative
  • Super
  • NLP, LLM, Etc.
  • Deep Learning
  • Etc.

DeepTech, including:

  • CleanTech/Climate
  • FinTech
  • EnergyTech
  • AgTech
  • LegalTech
  • GovTech
  • HRTech
  • Etc.

All other, including:

  • SaaS
  • Enterprise
  • Web3/Blockchain/Crypto
  • Cyber Security
  • Internet/Ecommerce
  • Hardware/IoT
  • Gaming/AR/VR
  • Etc.

Companies will be presenting to a global audience of individual investors, angel investors, venture capitalists, family offices, and strategic partners. Investors will have the opportunity to judge and vote on the companies using our demo day voting platform.




* Refer one registration that is equal or higher package than your registration and receive 20% off your own registration. Refer two registrations that are equal or higher package than your registration and receive 50% off your own registration. Indicated discount will be refunded to your account at the end of the event after all registrations are completed and fully paid for and ONLY when your company name is spelled correctly and clearly entered in the Referred By field on the registration form. 

This offer cannot be combined with any other discounts. If previous discounts already applied, this offer is not valid. 1 referral cannot exceed 20% off. 2 or more referrals cannot exceed 50% off.

What type of investors will be attending the Startup Symposium?

Angels, Angel Groups, Venture Capitalists, and Family Offices. The following is a list of some of the investors that have previously participated. They are independent or may belong to one or more of the following investment groups, angel groups, venture capital firms, or family offices. These investors have participated previously and may or may not participate in each Startup Symposium event.  Further, there may be additional investors and investment groups that have not been added to the above lists.

For additonal questions about the Startup Symposium, refer to the FAQs.