BEST PITCH STRATEGIES
International online event by Astra Global
28 May 2020 · Online · 17:00 CET (5:00 PM)
28 May 2020 · Online · 17:00 CET (5:00 PM)
About the Event
Best Pitch Strategies became a platform for meaningful dialogue between founders and investors, focusing on real deals, global venture trends, and strategies for scaling. More than 25 startups from 12 countries — including the USA, UK, Switzerland, Canada, Italy, the Netherlands, Israel, India, China, Japan, South Korea, and the UAE — presented their projects and received expert evaluation from the jury.
The format included:
• Startup Competition — individual pitching sessions with analysis of business models, traction, unit economics, and go-to-market strategies.
• Keynote Speech — delivered by Anna Kachurets, Advisor at Astra Global, on strategies for preparing for investment rounds and negotiating with global funds.
The format included:
• Startup Competition — individual pitching sessions with analysis of business models, traction, unit economics, and go-to-market strategies.
• Keynote Speech — delivered by Anna Kachurets, Advisor at Astra Global, on strategies for preparing for investment rounds and negotiating with global funds.
CONCEPT
Best Pitch Strategies is an international stage with no industry boundaries.
From fintech and biotech to robotics, logistics, and fashion-tech — startups showcased how different markets approach growth and globalization.
From fintech and biotech to robotics, logistics, and fashion-tech — startups showcased how different markets approach growth and globalization.
MISSION
Our mission is to strengthen the culture of international investment and build trust between founders and capital.
We facilitate deals that transform industries, open new markets, and create global opportunities for entrepreneurs.
We facilitate deals that transform industries, open new markets, and create global opportunities for entrepreneurs.
Project Selection
The jury evaluated projects based on the following criteria:
• Innovation & Disruption — ability to transform the market.
• Scalability & Market Fit — global growth potential and market demand.
• Business & Revenue Model — sustainability of monetization.
• Team & Leadership — expertise and leadership strength.
• Technology Excellence — maturity and uniqueness of the technology.
• Impact & Sustainability — long-term value and ESG contribution.
• Presentation & Strategic Vision — clarity of strategy and persuasiveness of delivery.
• Regulatory Readiness — preparedness for compliance in regulated markets.
• Innovation & Disruption — ability to transform the market.
• Scalability & Market Fit — global growth potential and market demand.
• Business & Revenue Model — sustainability of monetization.
• Team & Leadership — expertise and leadership strength.
• Technology Excellence — maturity and uniqueness of the technology.
• Impact & Sustainability — long-term value and ESG contribution.
• Presentation & Strategic Vision — clarity of strategy and persuasiveness of delivery.
• Regulatory Readiness — preparedness for compliance in regulated markets.
Keynote: Best Pitch Strategies
Anna Kachurets, Advisor at Astra Global, serial entrepreneur and investment expert, presented strategies for effective pitching:
• building structure and storytelling,
• highlighting key metrics (CAC, LTV, unit economics),
• addressing valuation and preparing for due diligence,
• delivering presentations that resonate with international venture funds.
• building structure and storytelling,
• highlighting key metrics (CAC, LTV, unit economics),
• addressing valuation and preparing for due diligence,
• delivering presentations that resonate with international venture funds.
SPEAKERS & JURY
- Anna KachuretsAdvisor, Astra Global. Founder of a logistics startup (raised $2.1M), supported companies across industries in raising over $15M.
NOMINATIONS
In 2020, startups competed across three key categories:
- BEST STARTUP
- BEST PRODUCT
- BEST BUSINESS MODEL
WINNERS 2020
TESTIMONIALS
PARTNERS 2020
