Building on the success of LIFE's Pitch Nights in Dubai, Paris, and most recently, London, LebNet and LIFE are delighted to announce their partnership to launch their first pitch night in New York! This event marks a significant milestone as we give the floor to talented Lebanese entrepreneurs in the United States.
The event is taking place on Thursday 17 October and aims to offer support and guidance to Lebanese entrepreneurs based in the US or with a US presence, Canada or with a Canada presence, while facilitating networking opportunities and connections with potential investors. We intend to select up to 10 startups to participate in this exciting opportunity.
If you are a Lebanese entrepreneur or know someone interested in applying, complete this Google Form by Sunday 15 September. If you have any inquiries, please contact pitch@lifelebanon.com.
Due to the large number of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to provide individual feedback to those who are not selected.
Eligibility criteria for start-ups:
✅ At least one Lebanese founder
✅Startup based in the US or with a US presence, Canada or Canada presence
✅Tech startup or tech-enabled
Information to include in the pitch deck:
1. Executive summary (Elevator pitch)
2. Presentation of founder(s) profile and key management members
3. Product overview and value proposition
4. Timeline and traction to date
5. Business model: revenue streams, pricing model
6. Go-to-market strategy, growth strategy and sales/distribution model
7. Operating model: capabilities, assets, infrastructure (IT/technology)
8. Market opportunity: market size and historical evolution, growth drivers, and market growth forecast
9. Competition: an overview of the competitive landscape, your positioning, and key differentiators
10. Performance and financial KPIs: revenue, gross/net margins, number of users/customers acquired to date
11. Business plan: Growth plan and expansion strategy, revenue forecast, P&L forecast
12. Your ‘ask’ for funding: how much are you raising, what form (SAFE/Priced Round), basic use of funds, and any existing investors you want to mention?
