How can I create different tickets for investors, startups, and students?

Eventbrite allows you to create multiple custom ticket types. You can set different prices, names (e.g., 'Investor Pass'), and sales windows for each, and even create private, invite-only tickets for your presenters or judges.

Can I offer discount codes to my event sponsors or university partners?

Yes, you can easily create and distribute unique promo codes. This is a great way to provide discounted or complimentary access to sponsors, partners, and VIP guests while tracking redemption rates.

What's the best way to promote my demo day to a wider audience?

Use Eventbrite’s integrated marketing tools to send email invitations and run targeted ads on social media. Listing on our marketplace also exposes your event to people searching for business and tech events in your area.

How does check-in work for a pitch night?

The Eventbrite Organizer app allows your team to scan QR codes on attendees' phones or printed tickets for fast, secure entry. This minimizes lines and provides a professional welcome to your guests.

Can I embed the ticket checkout on my own website?

Yes, our embedded checkout feature lets you sell tickets directly from your organization's or event's website. This creates a seamless experience for your attendees, keeping them on your site to complete their purchase.

Is Eventbrite a good platform for a free-to-attend pitch competition?

Absolutely. If your tickets are free, you don't pay any ticketing fees. You can still use our powerful tools to create a professional event page, manage RSVPs, and check in attendees.

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How to Organize & Sell Tickets for a Pitch Competition

Our platform makes it easy to sell pitch competition tickets and manage your event from start to finish. Create a polished event page, attract top founders and investors, and build buzz for your big night.

How to run a successful entrepreneur competition

A great pitch competition connects promising startups with the resources they need to grow. Eventbrite gives you the foundation to create a seamless experience for presenters, judges, and your audience.

Start by building a professional event page that details your competition's theme, prize money, and judging panel. This is your hub for all communications and ticket sales, making it easy to attract top-tier talent and engaged attendees.

Next, plan your ticketing strategy:

Presenter Passes: Use private or coded tickets for the startups who are pitching.
Investor & VIP Tickets: Create special ticket types to offer exclusive access or networking opportunities for investors and judges.
General Admission: Sell standard tickets for students, aspiring founders, and the general public interested in your startup ecosystem.

Use our marketing tools to promote your event and sell demo day tickets. On the day of the event, rely on the Eventbrite Organizer app for smooth, professional check-in.

Your all-in-one pitch night platform

From initial announcement to post-event networking, Eventbrite has the tools to make your pitch competition a success.

Professional Event Pages

Create a polished event listing in minutes. Highlight your judges, sponsors, and presenting startups to attract the right audience and build credibility.

Flexible Ticketing

Easily create multiple ticket types for presenters, investors, students, and general attendees. Use promo codes to offer special access to partners and sponsors.

Seamless Day-Of Management

Ensure a smooth and professional experience with fast, QR-code based check-in using the Eventbrite Organizer app. Keep lines short and make a great first impression.

Why choose Eventbrite for your pitch competition?

Join a global community of more than 89M monthly average users looking for compelling events.

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Reach the Right Audience

Tap into a network of entrepreneurs, investors, and tech enthusiasts. Our discovery marketplace and powerful marketing tools help you connect with people actively seeking startup pitch events and professional networking opportunities.

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Streamline Your Registration

Manage your attendees effortlessly. Our platform handles everything from selling startup pitch event tickets to sending automated confirmations and event reminders, freeing you up to focus on curating a great lineup of founders.

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Sell Tickets On-Site

Capture last-minute interest by selling tickets at the door. The Eventbrite Organizer app with Tap to Pay lets you securely accept payments on-site, ensuring you don't miss any walk-up attendees.

Tools to power your demo day from start to finish

Eventbrite provides an integrated solution to manage ticketing, promotion, and analytics for your entrepreneur competition, all in one place.

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Custom Ticket Tiers

Create distinct ticket types like 'Founder Pass,' 'Investor VIP,' or 'Early Bird' to cater to different segments of your audience and manage access effectively.

Email & Social Promotion

Launch targeted email campaigns and social media ads directly from Eventbrite. Reach potential investors and attendees where they are most active.

The Organizer App

Manage check-in, monitor attendance in real-time, and sell tickets at the door with our easy-to-use mobile app for a professional event-day experience.

Sales & Attendee Analytics

Access detailed reports to understand who is attending your event. Use these insights to prove ROI to sponsors and refine your strategy for the next competition.

[Getting people in the door quickly] wasn’t something that happened before. But since we’ve switched to Eventbrite, we decided to release all of our tickets ahead of time instead of holding the majority to sell at the door.Megan Wilson, Director of Digital Strategy, Harpoon Brewery

The conversion rate on Eventbrite was 20% better than other ticketing platforms...plus the automated emails generate a lot of new sales each time we post a new event.Seed Talks

We rely on Eventbrite for its discoverability and we're gaining followers. I can't think of an event where it wouldn't make sense to be using Eventbrite's marketing tools.Something Dope for the People

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