Where Startups Get Tested by Real Capital
Live pitch battles. Top founders. Active VCs. Real decisions.
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What We Do
Live Pitches
Watch founders pitch in real-time
VC Feedback
Get direct insights from investors
Networking
Connect with industry leaders
Funding
Access real capital opportunities
Previous Events
Relive the energy and excitement from our past events.
Featured Startups
Companies that pitched at SF Playground and secured funding from top investors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about pitching at SF Playground.
Simply click the 'Apply to Pitch' button and fill out our application form. We review applications weekly and notify selected founders within 5 business days.
We welcome startups from pre-seed to Series A. Whether you're just starting out or have initial traction, if you have a compelling story and vision, we want to hear from you.
Each founder gets 5 minutes to pitch followed by 5 minutes of Q&A from our panel of VCs. It's fast-paced and designed to simulate real investor meetings.
Our events feature partners and principals from top-tier VC firms including Sequoia, a16z, Greylock, and many more. We also invite active angel investors and strategic corporate VCs.
No, pitching at SF Playground is completely free. We believe in removing barriers for founders to access capital and feedback.
Interested investors can request introductions directly through our platform. We facilitate warm intros and track follow-up meetings to help you close your round.