High Stakes Pitch

Pitch competition for Louisiana’s entrepreneurial future

Competition Overview

The High-Stakes Pitch Competition gives Louisiana’s most promising startups a chance at a $100,000 investment prize to invigorate and propel their business to success as we all look toward the future of entrepreneurship in Louisiana.

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

Ready to Participate?

Stay tuned for details on the next High Stakes Pitch competition.

Pitch Qualifications

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

HSP 2024

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Timeline & Process

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 TBD Date.
Semi-finalists will be notified on TBD Date.
Semi-finalists will submit competition materials by TBD Date
- 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 TBD Date 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 TBD Date.

FINAL PITCH NIGHT

The final pitch competition will take place on TBD Date 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.

Additional Resources

Investment

The Prize Investors

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

Interested in High Stakes Pitch?

Have questions about the competition, want to be learn more, or interested in participating? Let us know by completing the interest form below.