Pegasus Tech Ventures to host a Startup Pitch Competition during San Francisco Climate Week

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Pegasus Tech Ventures announces a Startup Pitch Contest during San Francisco Climate Week on April 23, 2025, focusing on emerging energy solutions. The event, cosponsored by Marathon Petroleum (NYSE: MPC), will showcase innovative startups in energy modernization, supply chain optimization, AI/ML, and climate technologies.

The winning startup will advance to the Startup World Cup Grand Finale in Silicon Valley on October 17, 2025, competing against 100+ regional champions for a $1,000,000 investment. The collaboration between Marathon Petroleum and Pegasus Tech Ventures aims to identify and invest in emerging technology companies within the energy landscape, supporting MPC's commitment to innovation and sustainability.

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SILICON VALLEY, Calif., April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pegasus Tech Ventures, a global venture capital firm, will hold a Startup Pitch Contest during San Francisco Climate Week on April 23, 2025.  The event will focus on emerging energy solutions, allowing innovative startups to present their transformative technologies in areas such as:

Pegasus Tech Ventures to host a Startup Pitch Competition during San Francisco Climate Week

• Energy industry modernization,
• Energy supply chain optimization,
• Artificial intelligence and machine learning, and
• Climate technologies.

The winning startup will receive an exclusive invitation to the Startup World Cup Grand Finale, where they will compete with more than 100 regional champions from around the world for a $1,000,000 investment.

Startup World Cup, created by Pegasus Tech Ventures, is a global startup pitch competition designed to celebrate entrepreneurship and connect innovation ecosystems worldwide. In 2025, Startup World Cup will host events on October 15, 16, and 17 with the Grand Finale occurring in Silicon Valley on October 17.  Entrepreneurs and investors interested in participating in the Startup World Cup can find more information at www.startupworldcup.io. 

The regional Startup Pitch Contest on April 23 will be cosponsored by Marathon Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: MPC), the nation's largest fuels manufacturer with a nationwide refining and midstream footprint.

Marathon Petroleum and Pegasus Tech Ventures collaborate to leverage each other's networks and capabilities to identify, evaluate, and invest in emerging technology companies within the energy landscape.  This reflects Marathon Petroleum's commitment to strengthen the resilience of its business, innovate for the future, and embed sustainability throughout its value-chain, while also enhancing operational performance. Marathon Petroleum has made investments in several emerging technology companies, supported by Pegasus Tech Ventures, with the objective of advancing the technology while pursuing lasting strategic and financial value. 

"As the global leader in Venture Capital-as-a-Service, Pegasus Tech Ventures partners with companies like Marathon Petroleum to complement corporate innovation by tapping into the breakthrough solutions being developed by entrepreneurs all over the world," said Anis Uzzaman, Founder and CEO of Pegasus Tech Ventures. "Our global network is expanded by Startup World Cup, which brings together key startup ecosystem players, including corporations, investors, and brilliant entrepreneurs pushing the boundaries of what's possible."

About Pegasus Tech Ventures

Pegasus Tech Ventures is a global venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley with over $2 Billion in assets under management. Pegasus offers venture capital and corporate connections to emerging technology companies around the world. In addition to delivering venture capital returns, Pegasus offers a unique Venture Capital-as-a-Service (VCaaS) model for global corporations wishing to partner with cutting-edge technology startups. Some of the 40+ corporate partners that have partnered with Pegasus include Marathon, ASUS, Aisin, SEGA, Niterra, Sojitz, Calbee, and Denka. Pegasus has invested in over 270 companies around the world, including SpaceX, OpenAI, Airbnb, SoFi, Doordash, Anthropic, and xAI, among others. Learn more at www.pegasustechventures.com.

About Startup World Cup

Startup World Cup is now the #1 startup pitch competition in the world. Powered by Pegasus Tech Ventures, Startup World Cup hosts over 100 regional events across 60+ countries. These events culminate with the Startup World Cup Grand Finale event, where winning startups from each regional event compete for a $1 Million investment grand prize, in the form of a cash investment. The 2025 Grand Finale is being held on October 17th in San Francisco. For more information and a complete list of upcoming regional events, visit: Startup World Cup.

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FAQ

What is the prize for winning the Startup World Cup Grand Finale 2025?

The winning startup at the Startup World Cup Grand Finale will receive a $1,000,000 investment prize.

When and where is the 2025 Startup World Cup Grand Finale taking place?

The Startup World Cup Grand Finale will be held in Silicon Valley on October 17, 2025.

What types of startups can participate in the MPC-sponsored Climate Week pitch competition?

Startups focused on energy industry modernization, energy supply chain optimization, artificial intelligence and machine learning, and climate technologies can participate.

How does the partnership between Marathon Petroleum (MPC) and Pegasus Tech Ventures benefit startups?

The partnership leverages both companies' networks and capabilities to identify, evaluate, and invest in emerging technology companies within the energy landscape, supporting innovation and sustainability initiatives.

What is the significance of the San Francisco Climate Week pitch competition for MPC?

The competition reflects Marathon Petroleum's commitment to strengthen business resilience, innovate for the future, and embed sustainability throughout its value-chain while enhancing operational performance.