upStart Showcase launches in
Digital DNA presents upStart 2020
Digital DNA upSTART was created to identify, showcase and reward tech startups that have the potential to become high-impact businesses. Previous winners have come from Dubai, London, Dublin and Belfast.
upStart 2020
Now in its 5th year, upStart at Digital DNA selects 20-30 early stage startups to pitch their company to a selected group of investors and judges. In 2020 we are going online and founders and their teams will have the opportunity to create a 5 min PITCHTAPE for our judges to consider.
Why you should enter.
access our network
Showcase your startup in front of our global audience of investors, mentors and potential customers.
create a unique pitchtape
Claim your free account on our unique PitchTape platform and create a tailored PitchTape that you will be able to share with potential investors.
prize fund
Win over £5k of benefits from AWS credits, a Fiverr micro-grant, PR & Media package plus lots more benefits from being crowned upStart 2020 champion
How it works
Meet our Investors
Eamon Carey
MD of Techstars London
Megan Reynolds
Investor at Crane Ventures
Kieran
Hill
Ascension Ventures
Volker Hirsch
Amadeus
Capital
Marina Traversari
Global Program Manager at TEAC
Shaun Sharkey
Equity Manager at Crowdcube
Steven Hess
founder at WhiteCap
Oliver
Lane
Insurtech Gateway
Tammy Marks
L Marks
Sam Louis
Investment Consultant at Angel Invesment Network
Mohamed Foulster
Redstone
Lara Halfron
Senior Scouting Manager, L Marks
Jenny Ervine
Angel Investor & Co Founder of Raise Ventures
Oliver
Lane
Insurtech Gateway
Tammy Marks
L Marks
Sam Louis
Investment Consultant at Angel Invesment Network
Mohamed Foulster
Redstone
Lara Halfron
Senior Scouting Manager, L Marks
Top 50 NI Tech Startups
Startups are the lifeblood of the NI Tech ecosystem and this December, Digital DNA in association with Raise Ventures, Tughans, and Belfast City Council are excited to announce that we will be profiling the top 50 NI tech startups that you should know about. In addition to our upStart competition, which provides a unique opportunity for start-ups to showcase their business idea in front of a panel of investors, mentors, and potential customers, startups will also be listed in our end of year publication to our global audience of over 10,000.
An opportunity not to be missed!!
Our amazing Sponsors
We are delighted to be working with these amazing companies to help make upStart 2020 happen.
Why you should enter
upStart provides a unique opportunity for startups to showcase their startup in front of a global audience of investors, mentors and potential customers. Our unique pitching platform also allows you to craft your pitch before going in front of investors and judges.
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Create an investor ready video pitch
Everyone is going online and pitching investors is no different. upStart allows you to create your own PITCHTAPE that investors can view, rate and connect with.
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Polish your pitch
No longer do you need to worry about missing your key points on stage during a live pitch.
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Pitch as a team
All your team working remotely but you want to include everyone in the pitch. Don't panic! Get each team member to contribute their own pitch segment within our platform.
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Upload your pitch deck
Include your investor ready deck for investors to review alongside your PITCHTAPE
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Record key milestones
Signed a significant client? Onboarded specific talent? We got you! Highlight key milestones for investors to see your traction to date.