Startup World Cup Returns to Las Vegas 2026, Bringing Global Startups and Investors Together

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Startup World Cup, the world’s largest startup pitch competition, is coming to Las Vegas. The Startup World Cup Las Vegas Regional Pitch Competition will take place on January 7, 2026, convening hundreds of venture capitalists, corporate leaders, and innovative startups from around the world for an evening of high-impact pitching and networking at the Planet Hollywood Hotel.

The Las Vegas Regional winner will receive a spot at the Startup World Cup Grand Finale in San Francisco, where they will compete for a $1,000,000 investment prize. Startups across all industries and from every region of the globe are encouraged to apply.

The event offers attendees a unique opportunity to discover emerging technologies, connect with leading investors, and engage with the global startup ecosystem—all under one roof.

Following the pitch competition, a networking reception will bring together founders, investors, and partners to foster meaningful connections within the Startup World Cup global community.

Entrepreneurs, investors, and innovation leaders are invited to attend this event and be part of a global competition shaping the future of innovation.

Startup World Cup is also excited to announce Perfect Corp. (https://www.perfectcorp.com/business) as an official sponsor of the Las Vegas Regional event. Perfect Corp. is a leading provider of AI- and AR-powered beauty and fashion technology solutions, helping brands deliver next-generation digital experiences across industries.

Event Details:

• Date: January 7, 2026
• Location: Planet Hollywood in Celebrity Ballroom 6-8
• Agenda:
  • 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Startup World Cup Pitch Session
  • 8:00 PM – 8:30 PM: Networking Reception

Registration & Applications:

• Attendees – Register to Watch and Support: https://swclasvegas2026.eventbrite.com
• Event Details & Details to Apply: https://www.startupworldcup.io/las-vegas

Judges Confirmed to Attend:

• Jay Eum (General Partner, GFT Ventures)
• Dov Moran (Managing Partner, Grove Ventures)
• C.C. Gong (Principal, Menlo Ventures)
• Sue Xu (Managing Partner, Amino Capital)
• Sunidh Jani (Director, Eaton Ventures)
• Deborah Magid (Co-Founder and Managing Director,
  NextStar Venture Partners)
• More to come!

About Pegasus Tech Ventures

Pegasus Tech Ventures is a global venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley with $2 billion in assets under management. Pegasus offers intellectual and financial capital to emerging technology companies around the world. In addition to offering institutional investors a top-tier venture capital investment approach, Pegasus also offers a unique Venture Capital-as-a-Service (VCaaS) model for large, global corporations that wish to partner with cutting-edge technology startups. For more information about Pegasus, please check out: pegasustechventures.com.

About Startup World Cup

Startup World Cup is the #1 startup pitch competition in the world, hosted by Pegasus Tech Ventures. With 100+ regional pitch competitions across 6 continents, Startup World Cup provides a global platform for startups to showcase their innovations and secure funding. Startups can apply to pitch at our upcoming regional events and have a unique opportunity to bring their ideas to Silicon Valley.

The winner of each regional pitch competition will earn an invitation to the Startup World Cup Grand Finale series of events in San Francisco, California. At the Grand Finale, the Regional Startup Winners will compete for a $1 MILLION investment prize and gain access to an unparalleled network of global investors, mentors, and industry partners.

For more information on the Startup World Cup, please visit https://www.startupworldcup.io.