For the 2025 Serena Williams Pitch Contest, applications are still being accepted. Interested candidates are urged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
About Serena Williams Pitch Contest
Opportunity Details
For our 10th anniversary, we’re giving one member the chance to share their business idea with investor, CEO, and tennis legend Serena Williams. The winner will also travel to NYC for a day at Serena Ventures HQ and receive a $15,000 seed fund.
Benefits of Serena Williams Pitch Contest
One (1) Grand Prize will be offered. The Grand Prize consist of:
- Review of business pitch deck by Serena Williams;
- A virtual meeting for one (1) person with Serena Williams for one 30-minute session to discuss business pitch deck;
- A $15,000 start-up budget from Sponsor (awarded as a corporate check or wire transfer to Winner);
- An in-person meet-and-greet and lunch for one (1) person with partner(s) and expert(s) from Serena Ventures at their New York City Office;
- Economy air travel for one (1) person to New York City and ground transportation to/from airposrt and hotel( if and as needed), and transfers between hotel and Serena Ventures office (if and as needed);
- Local hotel accomdation for two (2) nights in New York City in one (1) room (room and room tax only) (if and as needed); and ;
- $500 spending money (awarded as a corporate check or wire transfer to Winner).
Serena Williams Pitch Contest Requirements
- Open to U.S. residents (excluding Alaska,Arizona and Hawaii).
- Enterpreneurs with a bold, innovative business idea.
- Those committed to watching Serena's MasterClass tennis course before entering.
Application Date and Process
Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
23 September, 2025
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