The Pitch by Deel 2026: Win Up to $1 Million in the Biggest Global Startup Competition of the Year
The Pitch by Deel is a groundbreaking global startup competition launched in February 2026 by Deel, the leading HR and payroll platform, offering seed-stage founders worldwide a shot at up to $1 million in SAFE investment through a merit-based tournament with a total prize pool of up to $15 million. Founders apply online in just five minutes, select a primary region, and—if selected—deliver a 2-minute live pitch in English at in-person regional finals across seven major tech hubs: Tel Aviv (March 23), Dubai (April 6), Paris (April 13), Berlin (April 20), London (April 28), Singapore (May 6), and New York (May 13). Up to 100 regional winners each secure $50,000 in funding plus travel to the Global Finals in May 2026, where up to 10 champions claim the $1 million grand prize, alongside perks like exclusive investor intros, startup software deals, and a borderless founder community—no fees, no equity required to enter, making it an accessible, high-ROI opportunity for ambitious pre-seed to early Series A teams building scalable innovations.










