Regions
Present Your Startup program is active in the following regions:
Present Your Startup is an accelerator program and a successful pitch event. We connect startups, businesses and investors by organizing events and training programs.
Present Your Startup is inspired by the TV-programs Dragons’ Den & Shark Tank, but with an innovative twist. The concept is an initiative by Valérie Vallenduuk, lawyer-partner of Vallenduuk Advocaten, who asked herself: How can I connect startups to investors? In 2014, she created Present Your Startup. Since then, the concept has grown more and more. Nowadays, Present Your Startup is also active internationally in Curaçao and New York.
Want to accelerate your business?
Are you a startup founder with an innovative idea or product? Apply for our program in Alkmaar! After applying for the program, you will receive an intake form, which you are requested to send back to us. Shortlisted applicants will be called and invited for the introduction day on February 13th. After the introduction, we will make a selection of startups to participate in our Prepare Your Startup Bootcamp. During the bootcamp, you will learn more about pitching, business modeling, legal aspects and finance.
Furthermore, you will get the opportunity to pitch your idea during the Pitch Day by the end of the week. Eventually, the best startups of the program will pitch at the big Live Pitch Event on April 14th.
Are you interested in partnering up?
Present Your Startup has built a growing network of professionals and experts in various fields. Our foundation provides added value to investors. Apart from the fact that participating in our events is fun, it also offers incredible business opportunities. Our foundation has a strong committed team that largely works voluntarily, provides access to their network and refers startups to our startup program. Our work accelerates the growth of startups, but is dependent on sponsorships and donations. Contact Valerie Vallenduuk if you are interested in participating in our network.
At this moment, our network is expanding rapidly regionally and internationally. Our initiative is supported by VC's who are part of our judging panels and/or member of our Advisory Board.
“Extremely proud to have won the Present Your Startup competition! I’ve spent years coaching thousands of people to bring their story and impact to the world - now it was my turn to take the stage and experience the same as my clients. big thanks to Valerie Vallenduuk and her team for building up the program over the years.
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Results of the past years
2014
The finalists raised almost €300.000 live on stage.
After the finals, they raised another €350.000.
2016
The finalists raised €50.000 live on stage.
After the finals during the celebration drinks, they raised another €300.000.
2015
Almost €400.000 was raised live on stage.
The finalists raised €1 million in services.
After the finals, they raised €600.000 extra.
2017
The finalists raised more than €300.000 live on stage.
