STARTUPS:
Connect & Grow at Elevate Festival
Explicitly designed for founders who need maximum ROI on their time, our Startup Pass (curated with our partners at Moneris) cuts through the noise to deliver precisely what growing companies need. Beyond General Admission perks, you’ll gain exclusive access to founder-focused programming, targeted investor matchmaking, and the coveted Startup Lounge, where deals get done.
Powering the startup experience
Perks of a Startup Pass
Here are six things you can look forward to when you buy a Startup Pass:
Full Access To Elevate Festival
Your Startup Pass gives you complete Festival access plus exclusive content curated for founders. You’ll get actionable blueprints from the Scale Up Stage, where trailblazing entrepreneurs share how they navigated product-market fit chaos, turned funding rejections into smarter deals, and built teams that transformed their trajectory
Pitch on Stage
Start practicing your pitch because, as a Startup Passholder, you’ll get a rare chance to pitch live on stage at Elevate Festival! (Note: You must apply for this and will receive more information in your attendee email.) This opportunity has launched real deals and investor connections right from the crowd. It’s more than just practice; it’s a platform where Canadian founders have been discovered. In a country where access to capital and exposure can sometimes be tough to come by, this is your moment to stand out.
Network in the Startup Lounge
Connect with fellow founders and startup builders in a space designed just for you. At the Startup Lounge, you might meet your next co-founder, future teammate, or an industry expert with the insight to help you tackle your next big challenge. This is where meaningful conversations, and game-changing connections, begin.
Meet Investors
At Elevate Festival, startups skip the gatekeepers and sit down directly with investors through curated Meeting Exchanges and intimate Founder Roundtables. Whether it’s a 1:1 or a small group, you’ll have the chance to make your case face-to-face, and show why you’re building Canada’s next breakout company. We’ll get you in the room, so you can focus on making it count.
Networking & Socials
Join various socials and surprise Elevate community partner events to keep the connections going in a more relaxed environment. On all three days, be sure to check our agenda for more details.
Find Partnerships
Get connected with potential partners, customers, or advisors, establish your brand’s presence, and grow your business in the company of future giants.
Eligibility Criteria to Apply for 1:1 Investor Meetings
Fundraising
You are (1) fundraising or (2) preparing to raise funds within the next 6 - 12 months.
Growth
Your company has achieved reasonable traction over the past 12 months.
Commitment
You and your team have been working full time on your startup.
How to apply for 1:1 meetings with investors
After you purchase your pass, you will receive an email with an application form
Complete the form