Immerse Pitch & Cocktails Night

Pitch & Cocktails Night

Pitch & Cocktails Night is the perfect platform to shine a light on ground-breaking ventures. It allows you to take the stage, and pitch your venture in front of expert judges, and connect with a diverse and dynamic crowd of founders, professionals, and industry experts. With a chance to win exciting prizes, you do not want to miss out!

So, what's up for grabs? £3k for the Growth Stage Business winner, £1.5k for the Early Stage Business winner, or £500 for the Peoples Choice Winnner!

Birmingham Pitchers 2024

Carla Brown

Co-founder of Synced.in

David Dele-Ojo

Co-founder of DABA

Julian Boaitey

Founder of Yendy Skin

Moyo Castono

Co-founder of Simply Asoebi

Nwanne Maduanusi

Co-founder of Simply Asoebi

Sherine Walrond

Founder & Director of IVY WILD LTD

Process Criteria

Application process

We have a 4-stage application process to ensure applicants and their businesses are at the right stage of their journey and are able to gain the most benefit from the programme.

Stage 1

Complete Application

Please check that you meet the criteria mentioned above. If you do, then complete the application form using the link below

Stage 2

Video Submission

Shortlisted applicants from stage 2 will be asked to submit a video pitch entry for the Foundervine team to review

Stage 3

Final Selection

Six applicants from stage 3 will be sent an invitation to pitch at the event. They will have 2 days to accept the invitation. If we do not receive the acceptance we will invite the next applicant.

Stage 4

Pitch Your Business

The six shortlisted pitchers will pitch live in front of the judge panel. The winners will be announced on the same day and feedback provided on the pitch.

Resources

Black Business Support Hub

Black British in Business & Proud Report 2022

Lloyds Bank Academy

Immerse is brought to you in partnership with Lloyds Bank