Startup of the Year® General Questions
What is Startup of the Year?
Why Join our Startup Community?
Eligibility:
In order for a Startup Community member to be considered for the Daily Dealflow, Summit, and other potential investment opportunities, startups must have the following at the time of application:
Will the information I share in the Startup Community form be public?
Forms submitted and their answers are only visible to organizers and evaluators.
Please note: If a startup is eligible for the Daily Dealflow newsletter, some answers may be shared; however, the founder will be notified prior to publication for sensitive information.
How will I be notified that my company is part of the Startup Community?
The Established team will contact invited startups.
Investment from Established Ventures Questions
Does the competition winner automatically receive Investment?
The intention is to provide the investment to the winner of the Summit; however, should the winner not be raising capital or fall outside of the types of companies that the Fund can invest in, the Startup of the Year team will then evaluate the other top performing companies from Summit for the potential investment.
Are non-U.S.based companies considered for Investment?
We are not currently investing in non-U.S. based companies. However, we provide other programs such as Mentor Matchmaking to open new doors to top advisors and investors. Beyond the investment prize, our goal is to elevate each company with as many opportunities as possible.
Are Nonprofit Companies considered for Investment?
Due to the structure of the investment vehicle, we are unable to offer the investment to nonprofit companies. However, we hope that being a part of the Startup of the Year global community, an Alum, and participant in event(s) yields you new connections for your path forward.
Contact Us
Get in touch with Established, the team behind Startup of the Year!