Startup World Cup France 2026
Be part of the next wave of global innovation
After an incredible first participation in 2025, Startup&Angels is bringing back the Startup World Cup France for its 2026 edition — connecting visionary founders, investors, and partners across France, Australia, and the world. Organized by Pegasus Tech Ventures, the Startup World Cup is the world’s largest startup competition, gathering 100+ startups from over 70 countries each year in San Francisco to compete for a US$1 million investment prize.
From paris to San Francisco: a new chapter begins
In 2025, Startup&Angels proudly organized the first-ever French editions of the Startup World Cup — held in Paris (during VivaTech) and Aix-en-Provence (during Les Rencontres Économiques). Two exceptional French startups, Nūmi® and Initiativ, went on to represent France at the Grand Finale in San Francisco, joining a Franco–Australian delegation led by Startup&Angels as part of the Startup&Angels Global Accelerator Program, powered by Epic Execution.
That journey marked the beginning of a powerful connection between the French, Australian, and U.S. innovation ecosystems — and we’re just getting started.
Startup World Cup France 2026: go global with us
For 2026, our ambition is clear: to see a French startup make it into the Top 10 at the Grand Finale in Silicon Valley. Achieving this depends on the engagement of the entire French ecosystem—partners, mentors, and innovators—coming together to support this journey.
Our 2025 finalists
Who should register their interest?
Startups
If you’re are an early-stage or scale-up company with global ambitions and breakthrough innovation, this is your chance to:
– Pitch in front of leading VCs, business angels, and corporate partners,
– Connect with international mentors and investors,
– Join an exclusive acceleration journey toward the Startup World Cup Grand Finale in San Francisco.
Partners & Sponsors
If your organization supports innovation, entrepreneurship, or international growth, join us as a partner or sponsor and help us:
– Empower the next generation of global entrepreneurs,
– Connect the French, Asia-Pacific and U.S. ecosystems,
– Showcase your brand at national and international startup events.
Our past partners
Register your interest
Fill out the form below to stay informed and receive early access to Startup World Cup France 2026 application details, event dates and locations, as well as partnership and sponsorship opportunities.
Join the journey. Build global bridges.
Together, let’s put France on the Startup World Cup world map.
About Startup&Angels
Startup&Angels is a global community connecting startups, investors, and innovators across Asia-Pacific and Europe. Founded in Sydney in 2016, the network has grown into a key connector between emerging ecosystems, hosting international events and acceleration programs that empower founders to go global. Startup&Angels is part of the Australiance Group, an international business consulting firm supporting startups and corporates in their growth and global expansion.
