Winning the Podim Pitching Competition is not about the trophy.
It’s about what happens next.
This year, the winner doesn’t just get visibility — they get a structured pathway to fundraising, international expansion, and real market access.
We redesigned the prize package around one simple idea: what actually helps startups scale.
What’s in the winner package
Fundraising Bootcamp — Where founders learn how to actually raise
📍 Amsterdam, Netherlands, 08th – 12th of June, 2026
What you get in 5 days:
- A complete fundraising blueprint — from first contact to closing
- 1:1 support to craft your investor story
- The confidence to control investor dynamics (not the other way around)
- The 11 term sheet traps — and how to negotiate them out
- Access to an 11,000+ verified investor database
Built for execution:
- Small cohort (8–12 companies)
- No-BS feedback
- Real tools, templates, and systems used by top founders
- You build your actual investor list, data room, and process
You don’t leave with theory. You leave ready to raise.
3-day all-inclusive deep dive — Into a leading European tech hub
You won’t just learn about expansion — you’ll step into it.
The winner joins a 3-day curated deep dive in a selected European tech hub such as London, Munich, or another leading ecosystem.
This is not a tour. It’s a targeted entry into active deal-making environments.
What’s included:
- Flights & accommodation for two team members — covered
- 10+ curated meetings with investors, partners, and potential clients
- Direct access to Podim’s network across key European ecosystems
You don’t just visit a market. You plug directly into it.
CMS Equip — Legal support for UK market entry
Expanding into the UK brings opportunity — and complexity.
With CMS Equip, the winner gets practical, execution-ready legal support for entering the UK market.
As part of your international expansion support, you will:
- Be hosted at CMS offices in London
- Get introduced to the UK legal and business landscape
- Understand how to structure your expansion from day one
Additionally, you receive up to 2 hours of tailored legal advisory, covering:
- Company setup and structuring in the UK
- Investment frameworks (SEIS/EIS)
- IP protection and commercialization
- Regulatory and employment considerations
No generic advice. Only what you actually need to move forward.
Media package — Visibility that actually converts
Exposure is only useful if it’s usable.
The winner receives:
- A 20-minute professional video interview, produced with Podim’s main media partners
- Dedicated media support from Podim media team to amplify reach across relevant channels
This becomes your positioning asset for:
- Investor conversations
- PR and brand building
- Talent attraction
You walk away with a story — ready to be used.
Why this package matters
Most competitions give you some visibility, a prize, maybe a few intros
This one is built differently. It focuses on three things that actually move the needle:
- Fundraising execution
- Market entry & expansion
- Strategic visibility
Everything is designed for one outcome: help you scale faster — and with fewer mistakes.
