Deel's $15M pitch tour
Deel launched 'The Pitch' with J.P. Morgan backing — 10 startups will get $1M SAFEs and 100 regional winners receive $50K apiece, totaling over $15M; applications are a simple 5‑minute video and there’s a Boston/Cambridge pitch event to global investors. Deel launch post Partner/coverage
The program is being presented by J.P. Morgan and lists heavyweight partners including a16z, Google, Stripe, Ribbit Ventures, dLocal, Orrick and Prodware. (businesswire.com) Regional finals are scheduled in seven hubs — Tel Aviv, Dubai, Singapore, Berlin, London, Paris and New York — running from March through May 2026. (deel.com) The global finale is set for May 18, 2026, when regional winners will convene on the main stage. (deel.com) Applicants submit one entry that automatically enters them across all regions, the official application page says the form takes about three minutes to complete and finalists are required to attend in person with travel covered for those advancing to the global finals. (deel.com) Deel told press outlets the tournament aims to engage more than 20,000 startups worldwide, positioning the event as a high-volume, merit-based sourcing effort. (businesswire.com) Initial screening combines an AI-powered review with human expert judging and a “Golden Tier” notification for top scorers, according to Deel’s FAQ and entry flow. (deel.com) Deel’s published terms require applicants to confirm they have authority to bind their company and to accept program terms if selected, making participation legally binding for entrants. (deel.com)
