The search for Australia's best AI pitch

Software ate the world, and now AI is eating software. Pitchapalooza is an invitation to showcase how you’re leveraging AI in original and inventive ways - whether you’re an AI native startup or a mature tech company.

All applicants will access over $20,000 in partner perks from a handpicked selection of best-in-class software and services, with the Pitchapalooza winner to take home an unrivalled prize pool - announcement coming soon.

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Afterwork Ventures AirTree Archangel Ventures Giant Leap Black Nova Black Sheep Capital Blackbird Ventures Investible Carthona Capital Cut Through Angels Five V Venture Capital Flying Fox Ventures Folklore Aura Ventures EVP Macdoch Ventures OIF Ventures OneVentures Rampersand Scale Investors Side Stage Ventures Sprint Ventures Square Peg TEN13 Tidal

Five V Venture Capital Flying Fox Ventures Folklore Aura Ventures EVP Macdoch Ventures OIF Ventures OneVentures Rampersand Scale Investors Side Stage Ventures Sprint Ventures Square Peg TEN13 Tidal Afterwork Ventures AirTree Archangel Ventures Giant Leap Black Nova Black Sheep Capital Blackbird Ventures Investible Carthona Capital Cut Through Angels

Afterwork Ventures AirTree Archangel Ventures Giant Leap Black Nova Black Sheep Capital Blackbird Ventures Investible Carthona Capital Cut Through Angels Five V Venture Capital Flying Fox Ventures Aura Ventures EVP Macdoch Ventures OIF Ventures OneVentures Rampersand Scale Investors Side Stage Ventures Sprint Ventures Square Peg TEN13 Tidal

How it works

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Submissions open

1st February 2025

It takes just 10 minutes to submit your application. We welcome applications from all companies leveraging AI in original and inventive ways - from AI native startups, to mature companies.

Each applicant automatically qualifies for $20,000 worth of partner perks via The Stack.

Submissions close

28th February 2025

All applications will be reviewed by our panel of VC judges.

Semifinalists announced

Early March 2025

The top 40 entries will be announced as semi-finalists. All semi-finalists will be allocated a mentor for a 1-on-1 session to assist them in refining their pitch.

Virtual run-offs

Mid-late March 2025

Semifinalists showcase their AI innovation in a 3-minute pitch in consecutive virtual sessions, judged by Australia’s most active VC investors.

Top 12 Finalists Announced

Late March 2025

The top 12 entries, as judged by our judges, are named as finalists. A people’s choice option will also proceed to the Grand Final.

Grand Final

April 10th 2025

The top 12 startups pitch at our live Grand Final event, held at Google’s Sydney HQ. A pack audience will be in attendance, and the 2025 Pitchapalooza winner will be chosen by a panel of VC and celebrity judges.

Introducing the Stack

See The Stack Offers

The Stack is a curated selection of best-in-class products and services recommended by leading founders and investors in Australia’s technology ecosystem. It is designed to support both high-growth start-ups and AI-powered businesses to scale efficiently. We created The Stack to connect you with the most trusted solutions across each major vertical, from sales support to project management tools, cloud credits and HR software, The Stack has you and your team covered as you scale.

Each partner featured in The Stack has an exclusive offer for Pitchapalooza applicants or finalists - all you have to do is submit our short form application explaining how your business is using AI to innovate and you will get access to The Stack and over $20,000 worth of value to help your business make your ideas come to life.

In addition, with the help of our partners, we are pulling together one of the highest value and most productive prize pools ever assembled in Australia to be awarded to the winner of the 2025 OnePitch Pitchapalooza. Details to be announced soon!