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Pitch in person or online to CVC’s/VC’s/angels at SF Campus of UCB

Presented & Produced By UC Berkeley Extension

WHEN IS THE EVENT :

Thursday, June 26^th 2025
3:00 - 6:00pm PDT

WHERE IS THE EVENT :

160 Spear Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
United States

ABOUT THE STARTUP EVENT

Innovate & Connect: in person or online to CVC's/VC's/Angels at SF Campus of UCB

Pitch Global has an Alliance with UC Berkeley, now in its 7th year. At 12 events a year, we have jointly produced over 75 events so far. Prior to 2019, all events were in person and great companies benefited from these events, such as CargoChief, Telematrak, and so many more.

From 2020 to 2023 all events went to Online, and now we are working with 50% of the events being Hybrid events (Online and In Person) with an average of 20 investors from the groups of CVCs, VCs, Family Offices, and Angels in the room.

After the regular pitch event, we are offering impromptu feedback by the attending investors.

Keynote Speakers

Eva Liu

Portfolio Manager, LAM Research Capital

Sasha Johnson

MD of Double Star Venture Partners

Koich (Kevin) Itoh

Investment Associate, Niterra Ventures

Vikas Gupta

Venture Capitalist, Shell Ventures

Typically attending representatives from Angels, VCs, and CVCs

The Event Organizer

About Pitch Global

Pitch Global is a premier startup ecosystem dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs with investors, mentors, and strategic partners through high-impact pitch and educational events. By fostering meaningful relationships and providing essential resources, Pitch Global empowers startups and investors to accelerate growth and navigate the complexities of securing the right opportunities.

Since its founding in 2015 by Kaustav Chaudhuri (KC), Pitch Global has hosted transformative events and masterclasses, helping entrepreneurs refine their strategies and achieve their goals. Success in the startup world isn’t built on a single pitch—it thrives on consistent engagement within a strong network. As Russel Jones, CEO of PRIVATE FLEET NET ZERO, put it:
"After his successful exit with his previous company and the positive experience with Pitch Global, there was no question in his mind to join Pitch Global events and programs again."

In 2016/17, KC partnered with Axel Tillmann, now CEO of Pitch Global CVC Accelerator. Axel brings extensive experience from launching six+ startups across Europe and the U.S., as well as serving as a Corporate Venture Capital Managing Director ($150M AUM). Together, they launched CVC Accelerator, a dynamic marketplace offering information, masterclasses, and investor visibility, bringing together the best minds in the industry.

Pitch Global alumni have collectively raised over $1 billion, with powerful success stories from companies like AXBIO and PRIVATE FLEET NET ZERO. Whether you're an entrepreneur seeking funding or an investor looking for promising ventures, Pitch Global is the place where innovation meets opportunity.

SCHEDULE DETAILS

Startup Event Agenda

The agenda is subject to change and depends on last minute interferences by our attending companies, such as urgent board meetings or investment proposals

26th JUN

THURSDAY

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Registration

3:30 PM - 3:35 PM

Welcome from UC Berkeley and Pitch Global

3:35 PM - 3:55 PM

Q&A style Keynote

Eva Liu (Portfolio Manager, LAM Research Capital) interviewed on "How to attract Funding from Corporate Venture Capital" by Axel Tillmann (CEO Pitch Global CVC Accelerator)

3:55 PM - 4:15 PM

Q&A on how to work with CVCs and Verticals that Shell Ventures is looking

Vikas Gupta, Venture Capitalist (Shell Ventures), interviewed by Axel Tillmann

4:15 PM - 4:20 PM

Q&A on howHealthcare investments by Niterra

Koichi (Kevin) Itoh, Investment Associate (Niterra Ventures), interviewed by Axel Tillmann

4:20 PM - 5:15 PM

Selected startups present

5:15 PM - 5:30 PM

Q&Y Style Closing Keynote

Sasha Johnson (MD of Double Star Venture Partners) interviewed on "How Founders can work with VC's/CVC's/Family Offices/Angels" by Axel Tillmann (CEO Pitch Global CVC Accelerator)

5:30 PM - onwards

Networking Reception with Food 🥪🥪🥪🥤🥤🥤

OUR TESTIMONIAL

Hear what they say about Pitch Global Events

Testimonials from entrepreneurs and investors who have experienced Pitch Global Events.

"Axel Tillmann (Founding EIR, Pitch Global) is an intuitively creative guy and a super advisor! I am embarking on a fund raising round for my company and needed guidance on how to target my pitch so it appeals to investors. I pitched to Axel and his associates. I got good feedback from that session which I incorporated. But as a scientist, my presentation was probably still simply too scientific (or stilted and boring as my wife would say). Then Axel went further. He took my slides and made them come alive. He moved all the material to a new eye catching template, rearranged the sequence to highlight the milestones already achieved, and made the case that the opportunity was largely de-risked as we had FDA clearance! Axel and Pitch Global can be a force multiplier for any entrepreneur and I recommend him wholeheartedly. ."

DIPU GHOSH, MSEE, MBACEO, FOUNDER, HEPATIQ

“Pitch Global’s advice and efforts, part of the TFG Network, were instrumental in the success of our fund raising efforts of $29M which came mostly from investors in their network. We have benefited from the continuous support as well as the advice on Corporate and Business Strategy from the TFG Mentors Kaustav Chaudhuri and Axel Tillmann”

IGOR IVANOVPRESIDENT AND COO, AXBIO Inc.

"I had the pleasure of being mentored by Axel Tillman at Pitch Global and I can confidently say that it was an incredibly rewarding experience. Axel’s knowledge and expertise in the field of business and entrepreneurship was immediately evident, as he was able to provide me with valuable advice and insight into the world of startups. Axel’s mentorship style was incredibly effective. He was able to provide me with clear and concise advice that was easy to understand and implement. He was also patient and understanding, taking the time to explain concepts in detail and answer any questions I had. I was also able to benefit from his extensive network of contacts, which gave me the opportunity to connect with other entrepreneurs and learn from their experiences. Overall, I highly recommend Axel Tillman’s mentorship at Pitch Global. His expertise and guidance was invaluable and I am confident that his mentorship will help any aspiring entrepreneur reach their goals."

LULU WATERSCEO, LEXIBL

EXCLUSIVE OFFER!

ATTEND A PITCH GLOBAL EVENT

GET YOUR TICKET !!

Reserve your ticket now to pitch your ideas or be inspired by groundbreaking innovations.

Early Bird

$597

(regular $997)

Join us for an exclusive opportunity to present your startup to top investors and industry leaders.

PRESENTOR SPONSOR (VIP Pitch)

$1,997

PRESENTOR/SPONSOR is our VIP ticket, which affords the company 15 min time. Typically we are starting with a Q&A style interview before the actual pitch, giving special attention to this company.

Audience Member

$97

Join us as an Audience member and learn from others and the interaction with investors, as well as from our speakers.

EVENT GALLERY

Collection of images from our past startup events

Celebrating innovation and community: A look back at the collaborative spirit and breakthroughs from our past events

Pitch Event Details for Startups

Learn how to prepare effectively and leverage our network for valuable introductions, ensuring you get the most out of pitching at Pitch Global

01.

Preparation

Startups will be connected to the UC Berkeley Extension team 5 days before the event. The Extension team will provide logistical details for the event.

02.

Pitch Time: 6 minutes

Startups will have 6 minutes to pitch. To maintain the flow of the event any runover time will cut into you Q&A session.

**Get 4 extra minutes when you upgrade to the VIP Pitch

03.

Questions: 2 minutes

If your pitch doesn’t run over it’s 6 minute allotted time. You will have 2 mins for questions from featured investors and attendees

04.

Investor Introductions

Following the main event, there will be a session where each startup presenter will have a short private meeting with a featured investor assigned based on fit.

05.

Newsletter Feature

The registered startup company’s name and information will be sent out to our network of investors via our newsletter for increased visibility with investors for the startup.

06.

Refund Policy

Credit may be provided for a future event at the discretion of the organizer

GET IN TOUCH

Contact us for further information.

Please review your ticket confirmation email and the information above before reaching out, as we aim to provide all necessary details in advance.

EVENT VENUE :

UC Berkley Extensio, Event Space on Floor 6

LOCATION ADDRESS :

160 Spear Street, Floor 6, San Francisco, CA 94105

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