TC Early Stage Pitch-Off Startups

TechCrunch Early Stage: Introducing the Pitch-Off Startups

Next week, TechCrunch will be the host of Early Stage – a virtual bootcamp designed to equip founders with the essential insights required for launching and scaling their businesses. The first day concentrates on practical guidance and methodologies. But what does the second day entail? April 2nd marks the inaugural TC Early Stage Pitch-Off, showcasing ten outstanding startups in their early phases.

Pitch-Off Format

The Pitch-Off will be conducted in two distinct segments. During the semifinals, each participating company will deliver a five-minute pitch, followed by a question-and-answer session with our panel of expert judges. You can find details about the judges here; you may recognize some familiar names. The top three startups will then advance to the final round – presenting the same pitch to a new panel of judges, accompanied by a more in-depth Q&A.

We understand there is considerable anticipation to discover which companies have been selected. Join us on April 2nd to witness TC’s first Early Stage Pitch-Off event. Now, without delay:

Session 1: 9:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. PDT

Clocr (Austin, Texas) – Clocr offers a comprehensive platform for digital legacy planning and asset disbursement, secured by patent-pending technology.
Crispify (Tel Aviv, Israel) – Crispify delivers air-quality monitoring and management solutions tailored for mobility-as-a-service fleets, including companies like Uber, Avis, and Zipcar.
Pivot Market (Miami, Florida) – Pivot Market operates as a B2B marketplace, enabling consumer brands to rapidly establish distribution within brick-and-mortar stores. Brands lease space within existing stores, and retailers generate revenue by managing these spaces on behalf of the brands.
hi.health (Vienna, Austria) – hi.health facilitates frictionless financing for out-of-pocket healthcare costs, initially in Germany. The system allows for direct reimbursement to pharmacies and healthcare providers, eliminating the need for patients to initially cover expenses and then seek reimbursement.
Fitted (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) – Fitted provides a complete closet management solution. It integrates a subscription laundry service with advanced technology to help urban residents organize, clean, and donate their clothing.

Session 2: 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. PDT

FLX Solutions (Bethlehem, Pennsylvania) – FLX Solutions is at the forefront of robotic applications, developing highly intelligent, miniaturized robots capable of operating in confined spaces inaccessible to humans and conventional robots. Their initial product, The FLX BOT, is a patented 1″ diameter snake-like robot designed for inspection, mapping, and autonomous maintenance within these spaces.
Nalagenetics (Singapore City, Singapore) – Nalagenetics specializes in the design and development of preemptive genetic tests for emerging markets. By integrating genetic, clinical, and behavioral data, Nalagenetics constructs localized risk-prediction models, initially focusing on Asian populations.
The Last Gameboard (Boulder, Colorado) – Gameboard is a gaming device and platform that merges digital media with the tactile experience of physical game pieces, creating a new “phygital” gaming genre for tabletop enthusiasts.
Attention Quotient by Mindwell Labs (New York, New York) – Mindwell Labs is a precision healthcare technology company. Their first consumer product, AQ™, is a personalized mental fitness app that utilizes unique biomarkers to measure and enhance attention.
Soon (Salt Lake City, Utah) – Soon’s proprietary cash flow algorithm automates the investment process, offering a blend of simplicity and wealth-building potential in a personal finance solution. Soon manages assets across various accounts, from checking to savings.