High Stakes Pitch

The High-Stakes Pitch Competition is back to give our state’s most promising startups a chance at a $100,000 investment prize to invigorate and propel their businesses to success as we all look toward the future of entrepreneurship in Louisiana. Apply to compete and learn more about the competition below.

Apply To Pitch

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This is where your entrepreneurial journey continues. Applicants must meet a set of baseline qualifications in order to be considered. The qualifications include:

Is a Louisiana-based business, or willingness to relocate
Scaleable, high growth business model
Less than $750,000 in 12-month trailing revenue
Previous HSP participants (not winners) may enter

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In order to have everything in place before the final pitch, the competition will follow a specific timeline and will be segmented into a few distinct phases.

How the Process Works

The application and executive summary are due XXX.
Semi-finalists will be notified on XXX.
Semi-finalists will submit competition materials by XXX.
- A pitch deck for review and comment by a team of accredited investors (supporting documents optional).
- Media materials including a logo, headshot, and company overview.
Semi-final pitches will be held on XXX and will consist of a 10-minute pitch and 10-minute Q&A.

Finalist Selection & Final Pitch

TOP 3 FINALISTS

The finalists will receive coaching and mentorship. The pitch decks and supporting documents will be shared with the final round judges. All finalists submit their due diligence documents by XXX.

FINAL PITCH NIGHT

The final pitch competition will take place on Thursday, May 8 at Red Stick Social in Baton Rouge.

The most investable company will be selected as the winner, according to the expert opinion of the judges. This event is open to the public and registration is required.

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The Prize Investors

The investment being offered as a prize to the winning company comes from a two groups of Louisiana-based investors. The investment prize is managed by Innovation Catalyst and Red Stick Angels.