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GLOBAL STARTUP PITCH 2025

An evolution to uncover the latest innovations in travel and inspire better connections

The Global Startup Pitch by WiT (Web in Travel), Phocuswright and PhocusWire is back for the fourth year running in its quest to unearth the brightest stars on the gleaming edge of travel tech.

 

Welcoming travel startups as well as non-travel companies who believe their businesses have application in the travel industry, we aim to discover gems representing the different sectors of travel from these regions across the world – Asia/Pacific, Middle East/Africa, Europe and the Americas. 

 

Whether you’re a tech startup in hospitality, transportation, tours & activities, AI, sustainability or elsewhere this is your opportunity to gain access to a top-class network of executives, experts, investors and potential partners to build relationships within the industry. 

 

The Global Startup Pitch Competition is supported by American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT), a Phocuswright Strategic Partner of Innovation. The competition is part of our ongoing commitment to cultivating innovation including our WiT Bootcamps, the Phocuswright Startup Program, PhocusWire’s Hot25 Startups, Launch, and an industry-driving global network of leaders on the cutting edge of innovation.

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WHY APPLY?

Opportunity to pitch at Phocuswright Europe, showcase and win the People’s Choice Award at WiT Singapore, and win a spotlight presentation at The Phocuswright Conference
Event exposure and editorial coverage across WiT, Phocuswright and PhocusWire
Receive access to and insights from a top-class network of executives, experts, investors and potential partners

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We are looking for…

Seedups

Under 3 years old and have raised no more than US$5m

Scaleups

3 to 8 years old and have raised no more than US$10m

…in these regions:

Asia/Pacific

Middle East/Africa

Europe

Americas

If you are not in travel but have a tech business that you believe has legs in this new age of travel, we want to hear from you.

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The Global Startup Pitch Competition is supported by

HERE'S HOW IT WILL RUN

Step 1

Submit your Entries

Submission deadline: 15 Apr

A prestigious panel of judges from the industry’s investment and innovation community will screen applicants and choose 16 startups to compete at the finals on stage at Phocuswright Europe in Barcelona, Spain, Jun 10–12.

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Step 2

Finals at
Phocuswright Europe

The 16 finalists will present live on Phocuswright Europe‘s Startup Stage.

 

Our panel of judges will choose 8 winners from the 4 regions who will receive the opportunity to attend and showcase on stage at WiT Singapore, Oct 6–8.

 

Each region will feature 2 seedup and 2 scaleup companies.

JOIN THE FINALISTS AT
PHOCUSWRIGHT EUROPE

Step 3

People’s Choice at
WiT Singapore

The 8 winners will present live on WiT Singapore‘s Main Stage.

 

2 winners voted by the audience will win the People’s Choice Award and the opportunity to attend and showcase on stage at The Phocuswright Conference in San Diego, California, Nov 18–20.

JOIN THE WINNERS AT
WiT SINGAPORE

Step 4

Showcase at
The Phocuswright Conference

The 2 People’s Choice winners will present live on stage at The Phocuswright Conference.

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AT THE PHOCUSWRIGHT CONFERENCE

WINNERS

2022

Startup of the Year & People’s Choice

2023

Startup of the Year
People’s Choice

2024

Seedup Category
Asia Pacific
Emerging Markets
Europe
North America & People’s Choice
Wildcard
Scaleup Category
Asia Pacific
Emerging Markets
Europe & People’s Choice
North America
Wildcard

The Global Startup Pitch Competition is supported by

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