for each selected startup to pitch.
The best of 2080 Ventures’ global network pitching to investors, corporates, and ecosystem leaders worldwide.
9:00 AM San Francisco, USA
7:00 PM Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Online via Zoom · Free registration
Startup deadline: October 1 · Guest deadline: October 25, 2026
The Global Startup Showcase is 2080 Ventures’ annual demo day, bringing together 10 handpicked startups from our network for a fast-paced session of pitches, judge Q&A, and live audience engagement.
for each selected startup to pitch.
of questions from invited investors and ecosystem experts.
to discover founders, signal interest, and build new connections.
Get curated, pre-vetted deal flow from seed to Series A startups across multiple markets, with direct access to founders afterwards.
Discover early-stage partners, pilot opportunities, and emerging technologies from markets you may not yet see.
See what cross-border acceleration produces, connect with peer organizations, and spot teams worth supporting.
Learn what investor-ready pitching looks like, benchmark against global peers, and grow your network across the 2080 community and beyond.
Meet the speakers and judges from our last showcase. Roles and biographies reflect the 2024 event. The 2026 lineup will be announced.
Investor, Head of Lifecycle Marketing at Upland, and Entrepreneur in Residence at 500 Global. Founder of Blurbiz, with investment from 500 Global. Mentor at Alibaba, MIT, Hult Prize and London University.
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Investor, MD of Asia at Mind the Bridge, and management consultant. Contributed to one startup IPO and one startup M&A. Previously consulted for Toyota, Mitsubishi and Meiji at XrossFace.
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Investor with experience in consumer finance, wealth management and corporate finance. Specialized in corporate, credit and transactional risks across financial instruments.
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Corporate nomad with 13 years of experience setting up territories, launching products and managing teams. Experience across India, the Middle East, Singapore, Japan, Eastern Africa, the US and the UK.
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Introduce your company to an international audience of investors, potential partners and customers.
Present your business live and answer questions from experienced judges.
Connect with founders, investors, corporates and ecosystem leaders interested in what comes next.
We’re looking for founders ready to take their next step into regional or global markets.
Apply to pitch ↗A startup ready to explain its product, traction and growth plans.
Ambitious founders from across the world are welcome to apply.
A clear vision for reaching new customers, partners and markets.
October 28, 2026 · Online via Zoom
Starts at 9:00 AM San Francisco / 7:00 PM Riyadh. Online via Zoom.
Opening remarks and an introduction to the event.
Ten selected startups present their businesses and take questions.
Discover the founders and have your say.
Ten startups. Three standout pitches. Celebrating the companies recognized at the 2024 Global Startup Showcase.
Bringing imagination to life through generative AI.
Less distraction. More life. A new perspective on wearable technology.
Moving trucking toward a smarter, more efficient future.
Founder portraits: AIFOD · The Pitch · Finance Middle East.
Apply for one of the ten startup places. Applications close October 1, 2026.
Start your application ↗Register by October 25 to join the live online audience. Spots are free and limited.
Register as a guest ↗Interested in judging or supporting the showcase? Connect with the 2080 team.
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