Uber partner with Lagos Startup Week to bring #Uberpitch competition

Seedstars World, the global seed-stage startup competition for emerging markets and fast-growing startup scenes, will hold its prestigious startup competition in partnership with Lagos StartupWeek and Uber. The week-long event for startups and entrepreneurship in Nigeria will culminate with a pitching competition for 10-15 Nigerian companies to identify the best early stage startup in Nigeria.

There is only one spot left to present a startup at the competition and Seedstars World has partnered with Uber to give those with 10 minutes of time and a convincing pitch the chance to compete for the last spot as well as an exclusive meeting with a top-notch investor during the #uberpitch event on July 28th.

Between 11am and 3pm on Tuesday, July 28th, every participating entrepreneur will have 15 minutes to blow an investor’s mind in the back of an Uber. The basic criteria for interested entrepreneurs are: Companies need to be at the seed-stage, be less than 2 years old, have less than USD 500’000 in funding and need to be able to show an MVP or prototype.

This rock’n’roll tour around Lagos will give entrepreneurs the chance to pitch their idea to top notch VCs, get their immediate feedback, win a second in person meeting with the investors and a fast-track entry into Seedstars, Lagos. Tomi Davies, President of the African Business Angels Network, and other top Lagos investors will be waiting to hear your pitch.

“We’re thrilled about partnering with Uber and giving every entrepreneur in Lagos with a great startup and 15 minutes of time the opportunity to win a last minute spot at our competition as well as meetings with top notch investors“ says Marcello Schermer, Regional Manager Africa at Seedstars World. “With this partnership, we are giving entrepreneurs unprecedented access and opportunities to meet with the best and most influential investors in Lagos” Mr. Schermer adds.

“Uber is about empowering people - the heart of our business is a fusion of technology and entrepreneurship. UberPitch is an new and exciting way for us to help showcase the entrepreneurship spirit and talent of Lagos. Together Uber and Seedstar World are really giving entrepreneurs the opportunity to potentially take their business ideas to the next level” - Ebi Atawodi, General Manager Uber Lagos

“This would be an engaging experience for startups during Lagos Startupweek. It is an opportunity for early-stage companies to hone their pitch, meet investors and possibly get funded with just a single tap“ says Olumide Olayinka,-Member Organising Team Lagos StartupWeek .

HOW IT WORKS

Enter the promo code
On July 28th, between 11am – 3pm request the uberPITCH option via your app
It’s fastest fingers first when requesting uberPITCH
If connected, you’ll have 10 minutes to pitch your idea
Rides are free and will start and end at your pickup location
uberPITCH is only available in Victoria Island, Lekki Phase 1 and Yaba

About Seedstars World

Seedstars World is the most exclusive startup competition for emerging markets and fast-growing startup scenes. It is one of the fastest-growing networks for tech entrepreneurs in the world. Based in Geneva, Switzerland and founded by Alisée de Tonnac and Pierre-Alain Masson, it is supported by the venture builder Seedstars.

About Uber

Uber is evolving the way the world moves, seamlessly connecting riders to drivers through smartphone technology. Uber’s mission is nothing less than a revolution in the way citizens of the world move, work and live. It aspires to transform the way people connect with their communities and to bring reliability, convenience and opportunity to transport systems.

The Uber network is now available in over 300 cities in 60 countries spanning 6 continents. To request a ride, users must download the free application for Android, iPhone, Blackberry 7, or register for Uber at www.uber.com/go

About Startup Week Lagos

Lagos Startup Week is a celebration of entrepreneurs, startups and small business owners in Lagos. It is a week-long event made up of various sessions, keynotes, panels, pitches & meetups where every startup gathers to learn from local and visiting entrepreneurs as they share their experiences and get ready to take on the continent’s next challenge. For more details register on: www.lagosstartupweek.com #SWLagos15