Pitch your product. Win $1M+
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Update: The Deel Leaderboard will no longer be going ahead today for the Paris event.
We’re teaming up with The Pitch by @Deel, a global startup competition where up to 100 winners will receive $50k in funding and up to 10 winners will receive $1M+.
If you make the cut, you’ll also show up on special Product Hunt leaderboards, starting with the first event on April 13.
So this is not just another application form floating around the internet. There is real money on the table, and if you get in, people will actually see you.
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This is a great opportunity. where do we apply?
@metabynny Hi, the link to apply is located at the bottom of the ProductHunt post!
@aaronoleary Amazing idea and sounds like really attractive🥹 same curious: WHO select the final winner by founders?investors? or someone else? 13 April sounds like need to apply RIGHT NOW!!
@aaronoleary @laura_yang1 Hi Laura, our applicants are evaluated by investors with a successful track record.
Also, good news, it’s not just one shot!
There are multiple regional competitions, and you can choose the one that works best for you. Each has its own deadline (10 days before the event), so there’s still plenty of time depending on where you apply.
Regional dates:
Paris: April 13
Berlin: April 20
Tel Aviv: April 23
London: April 28
New York: May 5
Singapore: May 12
Dubai: May 14
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Let's do it!
what's the ideal stage of the company? pre-revenue or post?
@omgjennie Both!
Love this initiative. Real money on the table changes everything. We're building in proptech (AI-powered permit research) and definitely applying. Anyone else from the real estate tech space here?
This is exciting! A question for those who've been through a similar competition. Is it better to apply as a solo founder with a live product and paying subscribers, or do they prefer teams with a more formal startup structure? I'm asking as a solo non-technical founder who built two live AI apps from scratch. Trying to understand if this competition is designed for people like me, or more for VC-backed startups.
@vanya_kostova Hi Vanya, both types of team are welcome to apply!
@po_larr Thank you!
This is huge! Also, curious who were the YC interview winners! :D
Just found @Sutra was chosen!
@alexeyglukharev Our selection process includes human review by real investors with proven track records. We'd love to see you in the mix!
This grant/application sounds great! Could you possibly provide some more details about it?
@hydronet Hi Koller, the page here has more information about the competition, including an FAQ. If you have any other questions, you can email pitch@deel.com!
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Omg omg! Let me share this with founders - it’s truly a great opportunity. I love these collaborations, they keep making Product Hunt more and more valuable in every aspect 😻
@kate_ramakaieva Hi Kate, let us know how we can be helpful in your promotion!