Rewatch the 2024 Startup World Cup Finalist Pitches

On August 28, 2024, Virginia Beach took center stage as ten trailblazing startups pitched their bold ideas during the Pegasus Tech Ventures Startup World Cup Virginia Regional Finals. With a packed house of investors, entrepreneurs, and tech leaders, each founder delivered a high-stakes presentation in hopes of advancing to the global finale and winning a $1 million investment. From AI-powered language learning and deepfake detection to NASA-grade navigation tech and U.S.-made agricultural drones, these companies represent the cutting edge of innovation — and they all have roots in the Commonwealth.

Now, you can relive the excitement. We've compiled a replay of all ten finalist pitches, giving you a front-row seat to the ideas shaping the future. Whether you missed the event or just want to revisit your favorites, this is your chance to explore what made each startup stand out. https://www.innovate757.org/2025/06/24/relive-the-pitch-2024-startup-world-cup-virginia-regional-finals/ 

And mark your calendar — the 2025 Virginia Regional Finals return August 21 in Virginia Beach. Want to pitch, attend, or support? Full details here. If you want to throw your name in the to pitch on stage, the application deadline is this Monday June 30.