The Startup Tour Americas is the first competition for French-speaking startups wishing to accelerate in North America. The fourth edition, organized by FrenchFounders with BNP Paribas USA, returns on June 23 for a unique semi-final.
This year, the pitch session is part of an online event that aims to be inspiring and which will bring together investors, business leaders, scale-ups and entrepreneurs. A great opportunity for startups to develop their activity internationally by
interacting with key decision makers (potential customers or investors), increasing their visibility and gaining notoriety.
All applications will be studied by investors who are members of the Investors Club
FrenchFounders. The selected startups will have the opportunity to present their project online to key decision-makers (customers and potential investors). Online networking opportunities will also be offered. The entrepreneurs selected on June 23 will be qualified for a grand final which will take place in the fourth quarter of 2020. The winners will win a prize valued at $ 150,000 including a one-year membership to the FrenchFounders network, an office for 12 months in the co-working space of the Foundery in Manhattan, a year of accounting and financial management service and an advertising campaign on the French Morning website and in the French Morning Business Show.
The June 23 event is free for members of the FrenchFounders network and for participating startups. Ticket here for non-members. FrenchFounders is the first Business Club bringing together more than 4,000 CEOs, top executives, entrepreneurs and Francophone investors, all over the world. The mission of the Club is to facilitate the connection between its members for business exchanges through organized physical and online events.
