For audacious and unstoppable women-led ventures
100K
Pitch Day
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Application Period is Closed
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15
Tue
Nov
Event: 100k Pitch Day Finals
15:30-19:00 CET in Amsterdam, NL
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HearstLab, on a mission to make a change

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Pitch Day
HearstLab Europe presents
100k PitchDay
The deadline for applying has passed. The applications are evaluated by VC experts and HearstLab’s team of scouts. The startups selected for the semi-finals will hear back from us by 20th October 2022 and be invited for an interview. The finals take place on 15th of November 2022 at 15.30 CET at the Kanteen25 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Multiple startups may be selected for an investment.

Track for Success
We know that it takes more than just capital to build a successful startup. With this investment winners get more than just capital:
€100k Investment with simple and transparant terms
Coverage of the event and winners in one of Hearst Netherlands’ Magazines
Participation in workshops on core capabilities required to grow ventures successfully
Support from advisors from the HearstLab community
Becoming part of HearstLab start-up community, reaching across Europe and USA
100k Pitch Day Event
15th November 2022

Selection
Criteria

Unstoppable Women Founders
As our mission is to close the gender gap in venture funding, we support women led businesses with a female founder as decision maker.

Technology Enabled Business
We focus on startups that have high-growth potential and use technology to solve a real client need. The startups should have a live product or have demonstrated initial validation (MVP). We look at scalability of the solution, customer need and defensibility.

Connectivity to Hearst
Part of the power of joining the Hearst community is the access and knowledge that Hearst has to offer in the Netherlands and abroad. We look for startups where we can deliver value through collaboration. This value can be found in a wide range of sectors such as enterprise tech, data analytics, fintech, healthcare, transportation, education, real estate, fashion, marketing, media and entertainment.

Teams with an Edge
What is your edge as a team? What do you know better / more than others, that will make this solution a success? We believe that with deep understanding of the problem, teams can actually make a difference. Please explain how your team has what it takes to make this happen and how we can support you reach your potential.
Timeline
Want to grow your startup faster?
Research shows that funded startups grow significantly faster and have a higher likelihood to succeed. If you are an audacious women founder, with a strong vision and a collaborative spirit, this is your opportunity win a €100k investment and join the HearstLab community. Application window closed for 2022.