We are thrilled to announce the next LIFE & Cedars Tech Pitch Night in Paris, on Monday, 31 March 2025. The purpose of this event is to connect Lebanese entrepreneurs in Europe and the UK, or those with a presence there, with investors and mentors to pitch their businesses and accelerate their growth.
Applications for startups are now open, if you would like to apply as a startup please complete this form.
Deadline for applications as a startup : Friday 21 February 2025.
For any questions, feel free to reach out to us at afpi@afpifrance.org. We intend to select up to 10 start-ups to participate in this exciting opportunity.
Eligibility criteria for start-ups:
✅ At least one Lebanese founder
✅ Start-up based in Europe or the UK (or with a presence there)
✅ MVP ready with a minimum traction (post-revenue)
✅ Tech start-up or tech-enabled
Information to include in the pitch deck:
1. Executive summary (Elevator pitch)
2. Presentation of founder(s) profile and key management members
3. Product overview and value proposition
4. Timeline and traction to date
5. Business model: revenue streams, pricing model
6. Go-to-market strategy, growth strategy and sales/distribution model
7. Operating model: capabilities, assets, infrastructure (IT/technology)
8. Market opportunity: market size and historical evolution, growth drivers, and market growth forecast
9. Competition: an overview of the competitive landscape, your positioning, and key differentiators
10. Performance and financial KPIs: revenue, gross/net margins, number of users/customers acquired to date
11. Business plan: Growth plan and expansion strategy, revenue forecast, P&L forecast
12. 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?
Looking forward to meeting you during the event !