Happy Friday Fam,

Welcome back to Napkin Notes: the only startup newsletter you read that won’t bombard you with black Friday deals next week.

Yesterday, we hosted one heck of a Pitchgiving event. And if you missed it, we’ll only forgive you if you watch the recording and tell us your favourite part.

We had

• over 350 RSVPs,

• 4 killer startups

• 3 amazing VCs

• and an event host that puts SNL to shame

It was a virtual pitch event for the history books.

So let’s dig into more of the goodies, shall we?

🎉 Highlights from the Event:

• Payaway: This startup garnered the most funding interest, impressing attendees with its groundbreaking approach.

• Substream, Evercopy, and XRAY: Each delivered compelling pitches, showcasing unique solutions that left the audience eager to learn more.

• Haley Bryant: Our host was nothing short of exceptional, guiding the event with charisma and insight.

• VC Panelists: A special thank you to Rio Hodges from Antler, Ahmed Mirza from Techstars, and Ashley Balla from Haloggen Ventures. Their expertise and feedback were invaluable to both the startups and attendees.

👀 Meet the Founders Before It’s Too Late:

If you're interested in connecting with any of the startups that pitched, now is the time.

The deal portal will close soon, so reach out within the next couple of days. You can learn more about each startup and make contact here

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to making Happy Pitchgiving a success. We look forward to bringing you more events that inspire and connect our vibrant community.

📰 Meet Our Pals at Bubble 

BubbleCon’s behind us. But Bubble (the platform) is still here to stay.

If you missed it, look up “BubbleCon” on X or Linkedin to see people’s favourite moments.

And if you’re still curious about what the heck Bubble is, learn more by clicking below.

Have an amazing weekend.

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