Slush 100
The Slush 100 competition offers startups a chance to win a €1,000,000 investment and mentoring from top industry leaders.
ApplyThe Slush 100 competition offers startups a chance to win a €1,000,000 investment and mentoring from top industry leaders.
Why Apply?
Slush 100 offers a €1,000,000 investment and mentoring from top industry leaders. It targets tech startups, providing funding, mentorship, and networking opportunities. The competition is open to startups incorporated in or after 2022 with less than €2,000,000 in equity fundraising, focusing on Europe and North America. Benefits include hands-on mentoring, networking, and potential investment from leading VC funds.
Who can apply?
Incorporation Date
The startup must have been incorporated during or after 2022.
Funding Limit
The startup must have raised less than €2,000,000 in equity fundraising.
Geographic Focus
The funds are looking for startups from Europe and North America.
Timeline
- 5 August: Applications open
- 26 August: Applications close
- 1 September: The Top 100 is chosen
- 7 September: The Top 100 submit pitch decks
- 22 September: The Top 50 is chosen
- 5 October: The Top 50 submit pitch videos
- 20 October: The Top 20 semifinalists are chosen
- 18 November: Learning session for the Top 20 semifinalists & a celebratory dinner for the semifinalists and funds
- 19 November: Semifinal on Startup Stage, The Top 3 finalists are chosen
- 20 November: Final on Founder Stage, the winner of Slush 100 is announced
Benefits
€1,000,000 investment
The winner of Slush 100 gets an equity investment from the leading early-stage funds in Europe: General Catalyst and Cherry Ventures. These world-class funds have backed exceptional companies like Stripe, Airbnb, Flix, and Auto1.
Networking Opportunities
Startups have the chance to network with industry leaders, investors, and other startups.
Mentoring Support
All startups accepted into the competition get hands-on sparring sessions with and mentoring from exceptional founders and VC funds.