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SXSW Pitch<\/strong> returns for its 18th year to showcase some of the global startup ecosystem's most exciting, innovative, and cutting-edge technology from March 13-15, 2026<\/strong> in Austin, TX. Explore nine competition categories<\/a> and the 2025 Finalists and Alternates<\/strong><\/a> set to take the pitch stage this March.<\/p>\n\n

According to Pitchbook, finalists involved in the SXSW Pitch competition have raised more than $23.2 billion in funding<\/strong> since 2009. This competition provides an outlet for early stage startup companies to present their emerging innovative technology across nine categories to a panel of industry technology experts, high-profile media personnel, and venture capitalists\/angel investors.<\/p>\n\n

For SXSW Pitch inquiries, please contact michelle@sxsw.com<\/a> and send press inquiries to press@sxsw.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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