The BGV Pitch program flips the traditional pitch experience on its head: we coach entrepreneurs, host a live crowdfunded pitch competition, and connect you to community and professionals to support you on your journey.
About Black Girl Venture Chicago Pitch Competition
Opportunity Details
The BGV Pitch program flips the traditional pitch experience on its head: we coach entrepreneurs, host a live crowdfunded pitch competition, and connect you to community and professionals to support you on your journey. We democratize funding by allowing the audience to vote with their dollars using our Raisify platform for the founders whose pitch they favor. Each founder has 3 minutes to pitch, followed by a 2-minute Q&A with the audience.
At BGV, we create access to capital, capacity, and community for under-resourced entrepreneurs that enable business sustainability and create intergenerational wealth for a more equitable society.
The person with the most votes wins (not the most money raised). The live crowdfunding event is high-energy, fun, and focused on creating a supportive environment that includes the community in the entrepreneurial journey.
During the Pitch Program Participants will:
- Create a 3-minute pitch for your business
- Engage in 2 pitch practices to help you effectively deliver your pitch for the competition and beyond.
- Receive feedback and tips on an effective pitch deck.
- Enter the BGV Universe through the Alumni program, where you will gain access to capital, connections, resources, and exclusive updates and offerings.
Benefits of Black Girl Venture Chicago Pitch Competition
- 1st Place Winner: $15K
- 2nd Place Winner: $10K
- 3rd Place Winner: $5K
- A portion of the funds raised from the audience’s votes on Raisify.co
- Membership to the BGV Connect Incubator
- Direct funding and access to a new network of business owners and investors.
Black Girl Venture Chicago Pitch Competition Requirements
To be considered for this program, applicants must be :
- Identifying as a under-resourced women founder.
- Revenue generating.
- 51% owned by under-resourced women founder(s).
- In good standing.
- Located in the city you're applying
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Candidates that have personal values that are in alignment with BGV’s mission and purpose.
- Candidates that exhibit good decision making skills and conduct themselves in an ethical manner that reflects BGV Core Values.
Application Date and Process
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Application Deadline
19 June, 2025
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