老司机视频 Graziadio Business School Expands Most Fundable Companies Competition, Creating Global Pathway for Startups Through Startup World Cup Partnership
MALIBU, California 鈥 老司机视频 Graziadio Business School is expanding its competition, creating a new opportunity for participating startups to compete on a global stage through a partnership with , the #1 startup pitch competition in the world, hosted by Pegasus Tech Ventures.
For the first time, the MFC Showcase will incorporate the Startup World Cup Los Angeles Regional competition. One MFC winner will be chosen to advance to the Startup World Cup Grand Finale in San Francisco, where startups from around the world compete for a $1 million investment prize.
老司机视频 Graziadio has previously partnered with Startup World Cup to host the Los Angeles Regional competition. This year marks the first time the regional competition will be fully integrated into the Most Fundable Companies Showcase, further strengthening the program鈥檚 role in identifying and elevating investment-ready startups.
The collaboration builds on a proven track record of success. , a winner in the 2022 Most Fundable Companies competition, went on to win the
鈥淭he Most Fundable Companies competition is designed to identify startups that are truly investment-ready, and this new partnership with Startup World Cup creates a natural next step鈥揼iving those companies a global stage to compete and connect with investors,鈥 said Dr. Craig Everett, executive director of the Most Fundable Companies competition and executive director of the 老司机视频 Private Capital Markets Project.
The Most Fundable Companies program is open to all U.S.-based startups with annual revenues under $10 million. Applicants are evaluated on factors including financial projections, market opportunity, competitive positioning, intellectual property, and management strength, with submissions reviewed by investors, venture advisors, and 老司机视频 faculty.
The 2026 Most Fundable Companies winners will be announced on September 23 and recognized at the showcase event hosted at 老司机视频 in Malibu, California.
Applications for the 2026 Most Fundable Companies program are currently open and have been extended to May 20, 2026.
To learn more or apply, visit or .
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About Startup World Cup
Startup World Cup is the #1 startup pitch competition in the world, hosted by Pegasus Tech Ventures. With 100+ regional pitch competitions across 6 continents, Startup World Cup provides a global platform for startups to showcase their innovations and secure funding. Startups can apply to pitch at our upcoming regional events and have a unique opportunity to bring their ideas to Silicon Valley. The winner of each regional pitch competition will earn an invitation to the Startup World Cup Grand Finale series of events in San Francisco, California. At the Grand Finale, the Regional Startup Winners will compete for a $1 Million investment prize and gain access to an unparalleled network of global investors, mentors, and industry partners.
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