Cape Town Startup of the Year – 2025 Edition

Think your startup has what it takes to rise above the rest? This September, Startup Grind Cape Town is giving bold founders the chance to compete for the title of Cape Town Startup of the Year and a coveted place on the Global Startup Grind All-Star Pitch Battle stage in Silicon Valley (February 2026).

This is your opportunity to:

Be crowned Cape Town Startup of the Year
Earn global exposure and pitch in front of international VCs at the All-Star Pitch Battle
Have your pitch featured for 12 months on our YouTube channel (83k+ subscribers)
Unlock R350,000 worth of venture studio support through Akha Ventures, plus additional benefits from Cloud Plexo and AWS
Gain access to mentorship, investor networks, exclusive events, and tailored growth support

Who Should Apply?

We’re looking for tech-driven startups with scalable business models and a working MVP or live product. Revenue traction is preferred but not required.

Event Details

📅 Date: Thursday, 18 September 2025

⏰ Time: 18:00 – 19:30

📍 Location: Virtual(meeting link to be shared)

📌 [Application Form – Click here to Apply]

For sponsorship or partnership inquiries, email: startcpt@startupgrind.com

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