Innovative startups from 40 major markets around the world will compete for a $1 million prize, with the winner to be announced on May 17 at the Startup World Cup (SWC) Grand Finale Event. Renowned judges from GV (Google Ventures), M12 (Microsoft Ventures) and IBM Ventures will join host Fenox Venture Capital to evaluate and decide the winner.
The Semi-Final/Pre-Selection heat event will take place at the Broadway Studios in San Francisco on May 15, 2019, two days before the Grand Finale. On the 16th, there will be startup workshops including, "Building A Successful Startup," and "How Companies Can Leverage Silicon Valley." On the evening of the 16th, there will be a networking party from 6 – 8:30 PM at the Masonic Auditorium attended by more than 200 investors and corporate executives. The Grand Finale event will take place at the Masonic on May 17 from 9 AM – 6 PM and will feature keynotes, panels, fireside chats, entertainment, and the $1 million pitch competition with regional champions from all around the world.