Pitch 10 of
the best VCs
on the planet.
The Pitch is the only place where founders raise real money live, in front of a quarter-million listeners.
San Francisco, CA · October 2026 · 18 spots available · Free to apply
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The fastest path
from fundraising
to funded.
The Pitch isn't a competition—it's a shortcut. You get in the room with 10 VCs who are actively writing checks. You tell your story. They decide right then and there.
Real investors, live decisions
Not a showcase. Not a networking mixer. 10 VCs in the room with one job: should we fund this company?
Media distribution you can't buy
Your pitch reaches 250K+ founders, operators, and investors monthly. Syndicated by Vox Media.
The Pitch Fund
LPs in The Pitch Fund travel to San Francisco, CA to meet the cohort. These aren't passive audience members—they're writing checks. Founders have raised $7.3M from listeners after leaving the pitch room.
The Room
The investors flying in
to fund you.
10 VCs actively deploying capital. Past investors include:
Charles Hudson
Precursor Ventures
Elizabeth Yin
Hustle Fund
Cyan Banister
Long Journey Ventures
Jillian Manus
Structure Capital
Jesse Middleton
Flybridge
Phil Nadel
Forefront Venture Fund
Howie Diamond
Pure Ventures
Beck Bamberger
Bad Ideas Group
Jenny Fielding
Everywhere Ventures
Mark Phillips
11 Tribes Ventures
Fall 2026 Cohort · 10 investors · San Francisco, CA
Apply to Meet Them
Fall 2026 Cohort
The Details
18 spots.
San Francisco, CA.
October 2026.
18
Selected startups per cohort
10
VCs actively deploying capital
$0
Cost to apply
250K+
Monthly listeners on publish
San Francisco, CA · October 2026
The taping is live and in person. Investors and LPs travel from across the US to hear founders pitch.
From The Founders
In their own words.
Getting Nectir on The Pitch was the single greatest catalyst of my entire career (and how we closed a $4m seed round last year with some of the best VCs in the game!) ❤️
Kavitta Ghai
CEO, Nectir AI
Dhaval Patel
CEO, Lotus Ring
The Pitch literally changed our trajectory at Lotus! It kicked off our first ever fundraise - and thanks to them we were oversubscribed! 🚀
Monica Williams
CEO, Scarlet
I can confidently say that being on The Pitch Show changed the entire trajectory of our business....it really started "it all" for us in 2024!
Philip Barrar
CEO, Future Money
The Pitch played a huge role in getting FutureMoney off the ground. We've had tons of partnership interest and some of our most engaged users still tell us they first heard about us there.
Christie Buck
CEO, Christie's Chips
One of the most pivotal moments in my fundraising journey!! The support since airing has been unreal with so many new connections, new opportunities, and real traction.
The Process
From application
to the room.
Apply online
5-minute form. Tell us about your startup, your round, and what you're building. No deck required to apply.
~5 minutesApplication review
Our team reads every application. We're looking for vision, domain expertise, and an active fundraise.
1–2 weeksInterview call
Selected founders get a 20-minute call with our producer team. We're confirming fit—and helping you prep your narrative.
20-min video callPitch day in San Francisco, CA
You sit across from 10 investors. You pitch. They decide. The session is recorded live and becomes a podcast episode.
San Francisco, CA · October 2026Published + funded
Your episode goes live to 250K+ listeners. Investors who weren't in the room hear your pitch. The fundraise continues beyond the room.
Apply online
5-min form. Deck not required.
Application review
We read every application.
Interview call
Three stage interview and pitch coaching process.
Pitch day in San Francisco, CA
10 investors · San Francisco, CA · October 2026 · Live.
Published + funded
250K+ investors and founders tune in.
Eligibility
Is this for you?
This is for you if...
- You're actively raising—or plan to start a pre-seed or seed round soon
- You have deep domain expertise and a vision bigger than your current traction suggests
- You have at least $300K remaining to raise (having $0 committed is fine—VCs can lead your round)
- You're building in any sector—hardware, software, b2b, consumer, healthcare, deeptech, CPG—we fund across the board
- Available for the live taping in San Francisco, CA during October 2026
Hard requirements
- Pre-seed or seed stage (not yet Series A or beyond)
- Incorporated legal entity in any country
- Actively fundraising or planning to start raising
- Available for the live taping in San Francisco, CA during October 2026
- Comfortable with your pitch being recorded and potentially published
Application cost
Free.
No equity. No participation fee.
San Francisco, CA · October 2026 · 18 spots available · Free to apply
Questions
Frequently asked.
What happens after I apply?
Our team reads every application within 1–2 weeks. If you're a strong fit, we'll reach out to schedule a 20-minute video call with our producer team. We'll let you know either way.
Is there a cost to participate?
No. Applying is completely free. We don't take any equity for participating, and there's no cost to pitch. If you're selected, just show up ready to raise.
Do I need to be in San Francisco, CA?
Yes—the Fall 2026 Cohort is a live, in-person taping in San Francisco, CA during October 2026. Investors travel from across the country to meet the cohort.
Will my pitch be public?
Every pitch is recorded and may be published—funded or not. Many of our most-listened-to episodes feature companies that didn't close a deal in the room but raised significantly after the episode went live. The audience is 250K people who are interested in exactly what you're building. If you have concerns about publishing, talk to our producer team during your interview call.
What's the typical check size?
It varies widely—from $25K angel checks to $500K+ VC leads. Founders have raised from $50K to $1.4M directly from The Pitch room. Check sizes depend on your stage, round size, and the investors in the room.
How long is the pitch?
The full session runs roughly 30 minutes: your pitch, investor Q&A, and a live investment decision. You'll have time to tell your story, and investors will push back on the hard questions.
What if I don't get funded on the show?
Many founders who didn't close in the room raised afterward from investors who heard the episode. The 250K+ monthly listeners include founders, operators, angels, and VCs who are actively looking for companies like yours. The pitch is a permanent document of your fundraise—it keeps working after the show.
Apply for
Fall 2026 Cohort.
18 spots. 10 VCs. One room where founders raise millions.
San Francisco, CA · October 2026 · 18 spots available · Free to apply