The event, held on the 25th of April, was organized by Inspiralia Group and hosted by Wayra, Telefónica’s startup incubator.
Start-ups need finance and customers. But are they willing to fight for it in a Boxing Ring? Inspiralia Group put twenty promising start-ups from twelve countries and different sectors to the test by organising a fierce pitching competition. Contestants were put under time pressure to pitch their business ideas in short battles to a world-class jury and a demanding public that voted for their favourites. The result was an engaging, fast-moving and intense event that crowned three winners, who will continue their fights at the world final in Berlin between 17th and 20th of June. There, contestants from 100 countries will get a chance to expose their businesses to create valuable relationships, focus on deal-making and get a shot at the available 10M€ venture fund that is awaiting the winners.
The Winners of “Get in the Ring Madrid”
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Why you should “Get in the Ring” with Inspiralia Group
“This energetic way of pitching is challenging, fun and allows you to meet tons of new people”, says a Swap Language representative. “Get in the Ring” is a boutique event tailormade for start-ups with great business models and teams that want to meet experienced entrepreneurs and corporates, create commercial alliances and look for public and private funding all with the support of Inspiralia Group. “Being an entrepreneur and having started a business myself, I understand what company owners are going through and what their needs are in different stages of their journey. “Get in the Ring” allows us to create a platform where we can make a difference by helping them develop solutions that will make a positive impact on Society,” commented Alfredo Sánchez, Inspiralia Group CEO.
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