Paris Pitch Night for Lebanese entrepreneurs, April 29, 2024

Cedars Tech and LIFE are organising a pitch night in Paris on April 29, 2024, for Lebanese entrepreneurs based in Europe or based in Lebanon with a European presence. The purpose of this event is to connect entrepreneurs with potential investors and provide post-event support and guidance. We are aiming to select up to 7 startups to participate in this event.

Applications for startups are now open, if you would like to apply as a startup or attend as an attendee, please complete the form on the right.

Deadline for applications as a startup : April 1st, 2024.

Non-registered attendees will not be allowed to access the venue.

Eligibility criteria for start-ups:

Minimum one Lebanese founder
Start-up based in Continental Europe or elsewhere with a European office or clients
Product ready with at least 6 months of market traction with revenue
Looking to raise between €250k and €2million
Tech startup or tech-enabled
Preferable but not a must: Job creation in Lebanon or other forms of impact

Please make sure your pitch deck includes all the below information

Executive summary (Elevator pitch)
Presentation of founder(s) profile and key management members
Product overview and value proposition
Timeline and traction to date
Business model: revenue streams, pricing model
Go-to-market strategy, growth strategy and sales/distribution model
Operating model: capabilities, assets, infrastructure (IT/technology)
Market opportunity: market size and historical evolution, growth drivers, and market growth forecast
Competition: an overview of the competitive landscape, your positioning, and key differentiators
Performance and financial KPIs: revenue, gross/net margins, number of users/customers acquired to date
Business plan: Growth plan and expansion strategy, revenue forecast, P&L forecast
Your ‘ask’ for funding: how much are you raising, what form (SAFE/Priced Round), basic use of funds, and any existing investors you want to mention?

Registration Form :

First Name*

Last Name*

Email*

Company*

Your job title*

What is your profile ?*

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Looking forward to meeting you during the event !