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7 minutes for part of €7 million. Not quite the European version of Shark Tank (you won’t get VC funding), but you could see your startup’s idea be given a hefty TV marketing budget to break into the European market.
Not a bad proposition, especially when you consider that funding opportunities can be hard to come by, especially when it comes to new and unfamiliar markets where you have fewer contacts and less knowledge of the local demographics.
If all of this sounds like a sweet deal, consider getting your application into SevenVentures Pitch Day (7VPD) right away. Seven applicants will be selected to pitch their idea to a pretty tough jury and compete for part of a €7 million pool in TV marketing dollars to promote your idea in Europe.
It all takes place at the upcoming NOAH Conference in London.
What exatly is 7VPD?
7VPD is an annual startup competition held by Germany’s largest TV network corporation, ProSiebenSat1. While the first two 7VPD competitions consisted mostly of German startups, this year the competition is intentionally targeting international founders and consumer startups looking to break into or grow in the European market. The winners will receive a total of 7 Million Euros in European TV advertisements. This is an unprecedented opportunity for innovative international entrepreneurs looking to expand their reach.
When and Where
SevenVentures Pitch Day will take place on November 13, 2014 in London at the NOAH Conference, Europe’s leading event for Internet CEOs, executives, and investors.
How does it work?
Entrepreneurs interested in this opportunity should apply at www.7vpd.com/application. Seven lucky startups will be invited to attend 7VPD, and receive seven minutes each to pitch their startup to the jury, comprised of six industry leaders from around the word and the live online audience — tickets for the finalists are of course included! The winners will receive a total of 7 Million Euros in European TV ads, from ProSiebenSat.1 and its European partners, including; TF1 (France), Dogan TV (Turkey), TVN (Poland) and Modern Times Group (CEE).
For additional information on applying and the competition in general, please visit: www.sevenventures.de/en/7vpd.
Christian Wegner, Member of the Executive Board of ProSiebenSat.1, said “We are thrilled to be extending the competition to international applicants for the first time this year. While winning the 7VPD will create an amazing opportunity, it will provide all seven innovative startups chosen to participate with a great networking experience with both digital influencers and international VC’s at the NOAH Conference”
The application process closes on October 5th, 2014.
About NOAH Conference
Since its launch in 2009, the NOAH Conference has become the preeminent European event where Internet CEOs, executives and investors gain deep insights into the latest proven concepts, network with senior executives and establish new business relationships, while also enjoying one of the best Internet business networking dinner parties of the year. NOAH London is an annual Internet conference held in November.
Have a look at last year’s winner, GetYourGuide:
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