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Growing late-stage ventures, to IPO and beyond
Powering the UK's most ambitious Series A startups
Pitch competition for early-stage startups
Championing disabled founders and entrepreneurs innovating around disability
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The UK’s largest prize pitch competition for B2B startups with £3 million worth of investment up for grabs!
From cutting-edge AI to pioneering climate tech startups, each UK region is home to flourishing tech ecosystems with their own distinct strengths. With Rising Stars entering its sixth year, we’ve partnered with OnetoWin to collaborate on the UK’s largest prize pitch competition for B2B startups, with £3 million worth of investment up for grabs.
Tech Nation’s Rising Stars are products of the vibrant regional innovation ecosystems that collectively strengthen the UK’s global edge. These are the next generation of tech leaders who will help define our digital economy for years to come.
Compete for the chance to win £335,000 at the regional level and £1,000,000 at the national level. Subject to diligence and binding agreements.
Showcase your innovation on a local, regional, and national scale, whilst boosting your brand and attracting potential customers, partners, and investors.
Refine your business strategy and pitch capabilities with insights from experienced investors and industry experts.
Build connections that lead to potential funding, strategic partnerships, and a supportive network.
Finalists will pitch to over 1000 attendees on the Founders stage at London Tech Week – a global celebration of tech, uniting the most innovative thinkers and tech talent.
Join some of the world’s most successful tech entrepreneurs as one of Founders Forum Group’s Rising Stars
In 2025, we expanded the prize to include two tracks for startups across various stages:
1️⃣ Emerging Stars:
Pre-seed or seed-stage startups competed for one of six opportunities to win the haatch regional Prizes of £335,000 in investment and the chance to showcase their business at London tech Week.
2️⃣ OnetoWin Rising Stars:
Pre-Series A to Series A startups competed to qualify for a place in the Grand Final at London Tech Week with the opportunity to win £1,000,000 in investment.
“Being a Rising Stars Finalist gave us a massive stamp of credibility – both externally for investors and internally for the team.” Deirdre McGettrick Founder & CEO, uFurnish
“Being a Rising Stars Finalist gave us a massive stamp of credibility – both externally for investors and internally for the team.”
Founder & CEO, uFurnish
“Someone we met at London Tech Week through our Rising Stars stand ended up being one of our bigger private investors… So we are very very thankful having had that opportunity!” Nicola Jones Powdr
“Someone we met at London Tech Week through our Rising Stars stand ended up being one of our bigger private investors… So we are very very thankful having had that opportunity!”
Powdr
“We’ve been approached by investors who saw us in the Rising Stars campaign – usually we are the ones chasing them. Incredible!” Jonathan Lloyd Founder, CGHero
“We’ve been approached by investors who saw us in the Rising Stars campaign – usually we are the ones chasing them. Incredible!”
Founder, CGHero
