START-UPS

Dear entrepreneur, very excited you are considering applying to AICA for pitching!

Below please find the general outline of our process pre and post every pitching session. Usually such sessions are held every March, July and October.

In case of further queries, we’d be delighted to hear from you! Please reach out to Anna Gevorgyan (anna.gevorgyan@aica.social) or send a general inquiry to ventures@aica.social

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Pre-Pitch Event	6-8 weeks	Communication in social media and/or to start-ups directly on AICA’s forthcoming pitch-event.
	3-4 weeks	Deadline for pitch deck submission by interested Startups.
	1-2 weeks	4-5 Startups are usually short-listed for pitching and worked in close alignment to prepare for the session and maximize impact.
	1 week	30min demo pitch for the AICA’s Selection Committee may be held.
Pitch-Event!		5-10m presentation + 10m Q&A per Startup for locally present and web-link participating Angel Members. Coffee & refreshments served.
Post-Pitch Event	1 week	Angel members request further due diligence and AICA analysis of selected Startups.
	2-6 weeks	Organization of further analysis and meetings with Startups.
	7 week –	Investment decisions made.