Pitch Your Ideas to Investors & Experts, Online

**[Registration only via this link](https://fi.co/event/pitch-your-ideas-to-investors-experts-online-portugal-fall-2026.)**

Got a startup or idea? Join this interactive online event to get live feedback from top investors and experts who've helped founders raise millions. Learn how to craft a winning elevator pitch in a quick presentation, then watch real startup critiques to see what works and what doesn't. Expect candid insights and actionable feedback you can't find in blogs or books. Be ready to engage! This is a live, face-to-face Zoom session, not a webinar.

**To pre-submit your 3min' pitch, visit [this link](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXC0Fp2WaZcrMIXeGpdciulbOvBs-ej-JWUf-qm-xg_wXpzw/viewform?usp=header)**

**DEADLINE FOR THE 3' PITCH SUBMISSIONS**: AUGUST 28th, at 10:00 AM Lisbon time

**Additional Information:**
To prepare, start with your [one-sentence pitch](https://fi.co/one-sentence-pitch).

**What You'll Learn**

• How to deliver a concise and compelling elevator pitch (60–90 seconds)
• What investors look for in an early-stage pitch (team, traction, TAM, timing)
• How to structure clear problem–solution–value propositions
• If selected, targeted feedback on your specific pitch and next steps.

**Who Should Attend**

• Founders and idea-stage entrepreneurs seeking expert feedback on their pitch
• Early-stage teams preparing for accelerators, angels, or pre-seed rounds
• Aspiring founders who want to learn investor expectations and pitch structure
• Anyone interested in observing live pitch critiques and best practices

**Additional Resources:**
Explore other [Startup Events](https://fi.co/events), learn more about [How to Pitch Your Startup](https://fi.co/pitch-deck) and [Funding Benchmarks and Milestones](https://fi.co/benchmarks), or visit our [Insights Blog](https://fi.co/insights) for more startup tips.

**About Founder Institute:**
The [Founder Institute](https://fi.co/) is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 9,000 entrepreneurs raise over $2BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across over 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.

**[Registration only via this link](https://fi.co/event/pitch-your-ideas-to-investors-experts-online-portugal-fall-2026.)**