There are eight seats available for 5+5-minute pitching with Q&A with the Jury. Jyväskylä Business Rally Investor Day features 8 curated companies raising either seed funding or series A rounds who will be presenting their business cases for investment. The Jury is looking for investment ready start-ups to pitch at the event that offer solutions for sustainability, carbon neutrality, performance and well-being and have:
- innovative business idea that is scalable and can be fitted to more than just one market
- evidence of customer traction as well as commited and competent team
- the ability to attract the attention of angel investors (you may bring current investor to the pitching event along with the start up team)
- clear ask for investors to join in and why this opportunity can’t be missed
Investor Day winner will be evaluated on the basis of the presentation quality/personal impact, clear vision, market position, financial projections and business planning, investment approach and management team.
There are 3 ways to apply for the Investor Day 2024:
1. Direct application for the Business Rally Investor Day via Dealum for all companies around the world. Application period is now open until 20th of May, apply via Dealum!
2. Business Rally Shakedown in 8th of May at the Startup Factory - pre-screening for Jyväskylä-based companies. Two companies will be selected from the Shakedown. More information from marko@yritystehdas.fi
3. International Venture Academy is an investor programme for growth ventures. One startup will be selected from IVA programme to pitch at the Investor Day. Application period for IVA programme is open until 6th of May and winner will be selected 7th of June. More information from nina.rautiainen@jyvaskyla.fi
Members of the jury are European Business Angel Board members and representatives from Cefmof representing countries of origin from Finland, France, Japan, Spain and more. Among the invited participants are tens of international and Finnish investors. Start-ups selected to participate in the event will receive confirmation from the jury by the start of June.
About Business Rally Investor Day
The Business Rally Investor Day brings innovative start-ups and growth companies face-to-face with corporations, venture capitalists, angel investors and other partners. The event is hosted by the City of Jyväskylä, Central Finland Mobility Foundation Cefmof and the European Business Angels Network EBAN in co-operation with Finnish Business Angels Network FiBAN and The Startup Factory – Jyväskylä based incubator.
Cefmof is partnering Jyväskylä Business Rally Investor Day in August
The goal of the Business Rally Investor Day is to facilitate meaningful connections between business angel investors and startup companies. This year the new partner for the event is Central Finland Mobility Foundation which has been established by the City of Jyväskylä, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team and Toyota Mobility Foundation in January 2024.
Jyväskylä has more than 70 years of history of hosting the fastest rally in the FIA World Rally Championship, Secto Automotive Rally Finland. Business Rally brings innovative startup and growth companies face-to-face with corporates, VCs, angel investors and other business partners. Join us for pitches, rally races, and networking!
More information
Nina Rautiainen
Program Manager
nina.rautiainen@jyvaskyla.fi
