Celebrating Global Startup Excellence
X-PITCH 2023 has officially announced its TOP100 startups, selected from a pool of over 3,000 applicants worldwide. This year’s competition highlights a diverse and dynamic group of entrepreneurs, all working to accelerate deeptech innovation in four key areas:
- ✅ Healthcare
- ✅ Advanced Manufacturing
- ✅ Sustainability
- ✅ Digital Economy
This prestigious startup competition is known for its unique and high-stakes pitch challenges, giving founders an unparalleled platform to showcase their groundbreaking solutions.
A Global Reach with Strong Asian Representation
The competition attracted startups from across the world, with:
- 📌 88% of semi-finalists coming from Asia
- 📌 12% from the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa
Startups at different growth stages were represented:
- 53% in Seed/Pre-A round
- 40% in Pre-Seed stage
- 7% in Series A/B funding stage
In terms of focus areas:
- 39% of startups specialize in Digital Economy
- 29% in Sustainability
- 20% in Healthcare
- 12% in Advanced Manufacturing
The complete TOP100 startup list can be found at www.xpitch.io.
Pushing the Boundaries of Startup Pitching
X-PITCH has earned the nickname “X Games for Startups” because of its unconventional and high-energy pitch contests. The competition has taken place in unusual settings, including skyscraper elevators, self-driving cars, and MRT trains.
This year, the semi-finals will be held on the Singapore River, where startups will deliver their pitches aboard the city’s iconic bumboats. The most promising TOP10 startups will advance to the Grand Finale at the National Gallery Singapore on November 9th, where ten prestigious awards will be presented.
The event will also host the Deeptech Summit, where industry leaders will discuss the future impact of deeptech across various industries.
A Growing Legacy of Success
Since its launch in 2021, X-PITCH has rapidly expanded its global footprint, reaching:
- Over 50 countries
- 8,000+ startups engaged
- 100,000+ participants
The competition has helped secure:
- $2 million in investment prizes
- $38 million in funding for past winners
Beyond the competition, the TOP100 startups will receive additional support from X-PITCH’s global partners, including:
- Market access seminars
- Pitch training & workshops
- Investor matchmaking opportunities
A Collaborative Effort to Drive Innovation
X-PITCH 2023 is hosted by XCEL NEXT and e27, with support from Enterprise Singapore and A*StartCentral. Top organizations from ten Asian economies are co-organizing the event, including the following:
- 🔸 Block71 Singapore
- 🔸 BSSC
- 🔸 Cool Japan Fund
- 🔸 DOST-PCIEERD
- 🔸 HKSTP
- 🔸 HUB.ID
- 🔸 KOVA
- 🔸 MDEC
- 🔸 TA
- 🔸 TINVA
- 🔸 TusStar
- 🔸 VITTBI
Major sponsors include AIOX Apex Angel Fund, Foxconn Technology, Media OutReach Newswire, Quanding EMC, and Yulon Motor.
Join the Future of Deeptech
K. Yu, Organizing Committee Chair of X-PITCH 2023, invites deeptech investors and stakeholders to be part of this game-changing event:
“X-PITCH 2023 is a platform for deeptech innovation, bringing together outstanding startups from around the world. We invite you to join us at the Finals & Summit in Singapore on November 9th, where visionary founders will showcase solutions that drive technology for the greater good.”
With high-stakes pitches, investor opportunities, and groundbreaking ideas, X-PITCH 2023 is shaping up to be a must-attend event for those passionate about the future of deeptech and global innovation.