Startup Mania Information

Startup Mania is the only international startup pitch tournament. We take 64 top startups and seed them into a playoff bracket similar to March Madness. These startups pitch head-to-head against each other to advance and ultimately be crowned Startup Mania Champion! Not only is this a single-elimination tournament, but competing founders have to EARN more pitch time by advancing. Round 1 features just a 60-second pitch. If you advance to Round 2 you get 60 seconds again. Make it to the Super 16 and earn 2 minutes. Make it all the way to the Awesome 8 -- the finals -- and earn 3 minutes with a pitch deck and judge Q&A. It's energy, intensity, and entertainment all packed into one amazing event. Startup Mania also includes expert panels, content workshops, and afterparty entertainment! Startup Mania 1 was held on March 26, 2025 at Mana Tech in Miami where CobolPro out of Medellin, Colombia was declared the winner. Receiving a prize package worth $20k. Follow this page for announcements regarding Startup Mania 2! Startup Mania is a collaboration effort between Startup Grind, Startup Hypeman, UniFi Ventures, SISU Powerhouse, Golden Circle, and Shit Pitch. Startup Grind is the leading global startup community dedicated to fostering the growth of early-stage companies. From bootstrapped beginnings through Series A rounds, we support our members with access to funding opportunities, expanding market reach, and connection to a robust network of founders, tech leaders, investors and partners spanning 150 countries worldwide. Give first. Make friends. Help others. #keepgrinding 👉🏽 Interested in joining our local events or learning more about our community? Visit us here: startupgrind.com/austin 🚀 Want to start a chapter in your city? Get started here: startupgrind.com/start 🌎 Ready to attend the Startup Grind Conference in Silicon Valley? Get your tickets now: startupgrind.tech