Global Investor Forum and Premier Startup Competition
Pitch your startup and connect with potential investors and partners!
Two Competitions
Global Investor Forum
7 June
- 40 selected companies.
- 3 minutes to deliver a great pitch in front of 100 investors and a jury of seasoned angels.
- 2 special recognition awards: “The one to watch” and “Most investible company”.
Premier Startup Competition
8-9 June
- 20 selected companies.
- 3 minutes to pitch in front of more than 500 attendees.
- A dedicated jury of potential sponsors and partners and cash prizes for the winners.
Amazing Prizes
Marbella Tech Angels Prizes
For the best companies competing in the Global Investor Forum and Premier Pitching Competition
- Best European Start-up: €50,000 minimum for equity
- Best Spanish Start-up: €30,000 minimum for equity
- Best Andalusian Start-up: €20,000 minimum for equity

Ericsson Prizes
For 2 entrepreneurs of the best startup
- 1 trip to Sweden
- 1 week in Ericsson Garage
- Coaching from Ericsson Garage’s experts
- Meeting with Ericsson Garage’s ecosystem of strategic partners

Minerva Prizes
Minerva is giving out 10 IPADS to exceptional entrepreneurs

CAVEAT Abogados Prizes
Spanish lawfirm CAVEAT will award several prizes to the Best Andalusian Startup and the Global Investment Forum Winners
To the Best Andalusian Startup Winner of the Marbella Tech Angels Awards:
- Consulting services equivalent to up to 3.000 Euros
- Consulting services on civil and commercial matters;
- Consulting and assistance on administrative matters, in a local and national level;
- Compliance on digital copyright matters;
- Initial counselling on legal matters related to internationalisation.
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For the Global Investment Forum Winner:
- Consulting Services equivalent to up to 5.000 Euros;
- Consulting services on civil and commercial matters;
- Consulting and assistance on administrative matters, in a local and national level;
- Compliance on digital copyright matters;
- Initial counselling on legal matters related to internationalisation, with a special focus on international recruitment and international labour law regarding expatriation and impatriation.
*Note that counselling services could be provided in English or Spanish

Who can apply?
- Early stage companies (not older than 5 years)
- Startups looking for Investment equal or above 50K Euro
- Strong team and established business
- All industries
- All geographies (Europe – Middle East – Africa – Asia – Americas – Oceania)
What we offer
- 1 complimentary congress ticket for 7-8-9 June (excluding Gala dinner)
- Special “Entrepreneur Discounts” on further congress passes
- 1 exposition stand with table and chairs in the Malaga Innovation Showcase (startups will need to bring their own exposition materials and roll-ups)
- A chance to compete for special recognition awards and prizes
- Profile listed in Congress booklet(s) and event apps
- Pre-event visibility in promotional campaigns
- Access to “Elevator pitch dry run” on 7 June morning to test pitch in front of investors and experts
Deadline 7 May 2017 at midnight