The Pitch by Deel

The Pitch by Deel: A Global, Merit-First Opportunity for Founders Ready to Scale

Raising capital has never been easy—especially for early-stage founders building real businesses without flashy narratives or warm investor networks. That’s exactly the problem The Pitch by Deel, presented by J.P. Morgan, is designed to solve.

Deel has officially launched The Pitch, a global startup tournament focused on one simple principle: fund the strongest founders based on merit. Not geography. Not hype. Not who you know. Just execution, performance, and potential.

With $15 million in total capital committed, this initiative opens a powerful new path for seed-stage companies ready to scale.

What Is The Pitch by Deel?

The Pitch by Deel is a competitive, global pitching tournament where founders get a short window to present their startup—and walk away with real investment.

It’s designed for early-stage companies that:

Are building scalable products or services

Have early traction or strong fundamentals

Want access to capital and a global investor network

Rather than endless pitch decks and closed-door meetings, The Pitch creates a transparent, high-signal environment where the best companies rise to the top.

What’s at Stake for Founders?

This isn’t exposure for exposure’s sake. The Pitch offers tangible outcomes that matter.

💰 Real Investment Capital

Up to 100 regional investments of $50,000

Up to 10 global investments of $1,000,000

This is non-trivial capital that can meaningfully extend runway, unlock hiring, and accelerate growth.

🌍 A Global Stage

Founders will pitch live at in-person events across major startup hubs:

New York City

London

Singapore

Top companies advance to a Global Finale, gaining international visibility and credibility.

🤝 High-Signal Recognition

Participants gain direct access to:

Experienced investors

Operators who’ve built and scaled real companies

A network that values execution over storytelling

For many founders, this network alone can be career-defining.

Why This Matters Right Now

The funding landscape has changed. Capital is tighter, scrutiny is higher, and founders are expected to prove real progress earlier than ever.

The Pitch by Deel reflects this new reality:

Merit-first evaluation instead of hype-driven fundraising

Global access, not limited to traditional VC geographies

Founder-friendly visibility without endless intro loops

For operators quietly building strong businesses, this is one of the most founder-aligned opportunities currently available.

Who Should Apply?

The Pitch is ideal for:

Seed-stage startups with early traction

Global-first or remote-enabled companies

Founders focused on execution, not buzz

If you—or someone in your network—is building something real and ready to scale, this is worth serious consideration.

How to Apply

Applications are now open.

👉 Apply to The Pitch by Deel:

https://www.deel.com/the-pitch-by-deel/�

Deel has also provided ready-to-use graphics, making it easy to share this opportunity with your founder community.

The Pitch by Deel isn’t just another startup competition. It’s a signal that the ecosystem is shifting—toward substance, performance, and global inclusion.

If you believe great founders deserve access to capital based on what they’re building—not who they know—help spread the word.

Great companies are everywhere.

Now, the funding opportunity is too.