Burning Heroes Founders Association, a global non-profit supporting early-stage founders, announces the Burning Heroes London Pitch Competition, taking place on February 11, 2026, at the London headquarters of Wise, the event’s General Partner.
The London Pitch Competition brings together a carefully curated group of pre-seed and seed-stage startups, experienced investors, and operators for a focused, founder-first pitching format. Unlike large-scale demo days, the event is designed to prioritise signal over volume, enabling meaningful evaluation, constructive feedback, and long-term connections.
Selected startups will pitch live to an invitation-only Jury Board composed of venture capitalists, founders, and senior operators actively engaged in the European tech ecosystem.
“The goal of Burning Heroes is to support founders at the pre-seed and seed stage, when high-quality feedback and investor attention can make a meaningful difference.” says Ramiz Zakiev, London Contest Leader 2026 at Burning Heroes Founders Association. “This will be our third Pitch Competition in London, and that consistency is intentional. London has proven to be the right place for early-stage founders to receive rigorous feedback, connect with top-tier VCs, and build companies grounded in substance.”
This Pitch Competition is a core element of a worldwide mission to elevate early-stage talent. With a track record of over 15 successful events across regions like the UK, USA, APAC, and LATAM, we invite innovators from every niche to showcase their vision: from SaaS B2B sectors and consumer apps to hardware and green tech solutions. Participants will vie for top honors in Best Startup, Product, and Business Model categories, with a selection process specifically tuned to the current requirements of the investor community (details available on our site).
What sets the Burning Heroes Pitch Competition apart
- Curated startup selection: Startups are pre-screened based on product vision, problem–solution fit, execution quality, and early traction
- Distinguished jury: A small, experienced Jury Board of VCs, founders, and operators
- Founder-first format: Emphasis on actionable feedback, real insights, and long-term value
Accelerating Growth through Global Partnerships
Beyond the stage, every participating startup will gain significant VC and media visibility. To further fuel their growth, winners and selected participants will receive a comprehensive support package from industry leaders:
- Wise Business: Providing winners with free international transfers to support global operations.
- Fundraisly: Offering three months of complimentary access (valued at $15,000+) to streamline fundraising efforts.
- Awesomic: Granting $10,000 in platform credits for high-quality design and creative services.
- Ultra VC: Facilitating exclusive 1-on-1 sessions with investment partners for strategic guidance and networking.
Event details
- Date: February 11, 2026
- Location: Wise London Office
- Startup stage: Pre-seed & seed
- Sectors: AI, B2B SaaS, developer tools, and emerging technologies
- Applications close: February 5, 2026
Participating startups gain not only visibility, but also direct feedback from decision-makers shaping the European startup and investment landscape.
Applications now open
Early-stage founders interested in pitching can apply at:
👉 https://www.burningheroes.com/event/2026-london#join
About Burning Heroes Founders Association
Burning Heroes is a global non-profit association that supports and promotes early-stage startups, investors and IT talents. Established in August 2022, the Burning Heroes Founders Association has developed a robust network of top world venture investors and tech giants, including AWS, 500 Global, Plug and Play, TechStars, and Fort Ross.
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Anna Lebedeva
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Email: official@burningheroes.com