Pitch

Accelerate Your Growth

Scale your venture faster by spotlighting your innovative idea in front of national and regional investors while also forging connections with potential partners and clients. 

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Begin Your Capital Venture

Seed The South proudly introduces three exclusive pitching platforms – Startup Alley, The Showcase, and the Big Pitch – crafted to amplify your visibility and connectivity. Forge direct connections with potential investors and business partners to propel your venture forward.

Pitch for a $100K Investment

Brought to you by:

The Charlotte Fund

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Chosen companies will be those considered viable for venture capital funding and situated within the Southeastern region of the United States.

Please note that only startups selected for the Big Pitch segment at Seed the South are eligible for the Charlotte Fund investment. Participation in the conference does not guarantee investment eligibility.

Amplify your startup for a chance to win.

Apply now for the opportunity to pitch live, secure funding, and vie for cash prizes! Participating companies will also showcase their innovations in Startup Alley, providing attendees with insights into your company and valuable networking opportunities throughout the summit.

Come To Win

The Big Pitch Judging Criteria

We're rooting for your victory! Get ready to bring your A-game and deliver on your pitch. Judges will evaluate your pitch using the following criteria: 

1

Quality of the idea

  • Value proposition
  • Originality, innovation and thoughtfulness
2

Product

  • Differentiation from competition
  • User experience uniqueness
3

Strategy

  • Target market and plan to grow
  • Business model
4

Progress

  • Product development
  • Traction-to-date (users, partners, customers)
5

Team & Pitch

  • Expertise of founding team
  • Overall quality of the pitch
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Pitch Applications are closed.

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Big Pitch

The Showcase

Startup Alley

Firms that Attend Seed the South

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Monday, February 14, 2024

Company Applications Open

Apply to pitch from February 14th to March 31st.

Sunday, March 31, 2024

Company Applications Close

Make sure to get your applications in before the clock strikes midnight on March 31st!

Monday, April 15, 2024

Selection Notification

Each application is carefully reviewed by the Seed The South team, and companies will be updated about their application status by April 15th.

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Share On Your Socials!

Spread the word about your company pitching on stage.

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 - Wednesday, May 15, 2024

It’s Showtime!

Get ready to showcase your pitch at the dynamic Seed The South Capital Summit!

Apply To Pitch

Pitch Applications are closed.

Investors That Have Previously Attended

Arbour Way Investors
Amex Ventures
Alexandria Venture Investments
Alerion Ventures
Activate Venture Partners
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Arbour Way Investors
Amex Ventures
Alexandria Venture Investments
Alerion Ventures
Activate Venture Partners
ACCELR8
Arbour Way Investors
Amex Ventures
Alexandria Venture Investments
Alerion Ventures
Activate Venture Partners
ACCELR8
Arbour Way Investors
Amex Ventures
Alexandria Venture Investments
Alerion Ventures
Activate Venture Partners
ACCELR8
Arbour Way Investors
Amex Ventures
Alexandria Venture Investments
Alerion Ventures
Activate Venture Partners
ACCELR8
Arbour Way Investors
Amex Ventures
Alexandria Venture Investments
Alerion Ventures
Activate Venture Partners
ACCELR8

What Our Past Attendees Said

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“One of the best venture events in the Southeast. Seed the South is a great spotlight of the many exceptional founders in North Carolina. It’s one of the best events in the Southeast connecting investors and founders.”

Ashley Gautreaux
Partner, Creative Co. Capital

“Seed the South was an amazing experience! Seed the South was an amazing experience for me as a founder. I got to meet fantastic investors, connect with fellow founders, and learn so much from the quality content. It’s definitely one of the standout events in the Southeast.”

Christine Nicodemus
Founder & CEO, Wayhaven

“Seed The South is designed for companies who want to positively impact Charlotte-area entrepreneurs. NC IDEA has been a proud supporter of Innovate Charlotte's efforts to build an equitable entrepreneurial ecosystem for many years. If you're interested in positively impacting Charlotte-area entrepreneurs, you should strongly consider supporting the upcoming Seed the South Capital Summit.”

Ben Redding
CFO, NC IDEA

“An atmosphere that breathes community, growth & validation. This summit is incredible for Founders, Speakers, Investors and like-minded peers to connect in an atmosphere that breathes community, growth, and validation in the local startup ecosystem.”

Justin Witz
Founder & CEO, Catapult

“The energy, the buzz, and the dynamic crowd make this summit an unforgettable experience. Being a speaker at the summit was nothing short of amazing! These events are the heartbeat of our ecosystem, where ideas collide, collaborations ignite, and innovation takes center stage. If you're not here, you're missing out on being part of something truly extraordinary!”

Desmond Wiggan
Founder & CEO, BatteryXchange