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FutureMACH: Powering the Next Wave of Innovation
Connecting Emerging Startups with Investors & the MACH Ecosystem
🏆 Our Inaugural FutureMACH Pitch Day Winner
On July 22, we hosted our first-ever FutureMACH Pitch Day, a virtual North American event spotlighting startups building the future of composable tech.
Congratulations to BILDIT, who impressed the judges and took home the top prize!
FutureMACH: Celebrating ground-breaking innovation
The MACH Alliance is launching the FutureMACH program, beginning with an inaugural "Pitch Day" event taking place in North America during the late summer of 2025, designed to propel innovative startups into the next phase of growth.
With increasing market consolidation and limited investment in emerging technologies, we’re bridging the gap between visionary startups and venture capitalists (VCs) actively seeking high-potential, MACH-aligned businesses.
If you're an innovative tech startup (<$2M ARR) ready to pitch to a panel of top investors and industry experts, explore the program below and register your interest for our inaugural Pitch Day in 2025.
“The FutureMACH program is a game-changer for innovative startups, giving them direct access to top-tier investors, industry leaders, and the MACH ecosystem to accelerate their growth. By bridging emerging tech with strategic funding and mentorship, we’re not just supporting startups—we’re shaping the future of composable technology.”
– Kelly Goetsch - COO, Pipe17 & Co-Founder/Past President of the MACH Alliance
What is FutureMACH
- Direct access to MACH-recognized investors & advisors
- Increased valuation & visibilitywithin the MACH ecosystem and wider marketplace
- Awards recognizing innovation, AI use, and market potential
- Exclusivementorship, funding opportunities, and community access
- Startups: Gain credibility and connections within the MACH community and increased visibility and mentoring as these entities work to secure future funding
- VCs & Investors: Early access to high-potential startups & co-investment opportunities
- MACH Alliance Members: Broaden networks, drive innovation, and expand category leadership
- Selection of 8-10 MACH-aligned startups per region (North America & Europe)
- Esteemed VC judges evaluate the entrants for innovation & market impact
- Winners receive exclusive mentorship, brand workshops & investor introductions
- Visibility through MACH Alliance announcements, press, and thought leadership content
- Mentorshipfrom MACH-certified leaders and investors to help shape scaling strategies
- A facilitated introductionto 5 MACH Alliance member companies of their choosing
- A dedicated brand and storytelling workshop to refine their market narrative
- Spotlight feature in a MACH Alliance webinar or insights piece
- Recognition across the MACH community and social channels
- A discounted membershipinto the MACH Alliance Startup ISV category (upon qualification)
Meet our judges
FutureMACH’s judges are elite investors from top global VC firms, renowned for identifying and scaling groundbreaking startups. With deep expertise in emerging tech and market disruption, they provide invaluable mentorship, strategic insights, and direct access to influential investment networks.
FutureMACH Pitch Days
These Pitch Days will be a dynamic event where 8-10 eligible* MACH-aligned startups from North America and Europe will have the opportunity to present their innovative solutions to a distinguished panel of venture capitalists and investors.
Coming up next in Q4 2025: UK/Europe (TBC)
This virtual competition will offer participants the chance to showcase their advancements in areas like AI and emerging technologies, vying for awards that recognize innovation, AI utilization, and market potential. Beyond the accolades, winners gain access to exclusive mentorship, brand development workshops, and introductions to potential investors, fostering growth and integration within the MACH ecosystem.
This is your chance to be part of what’s next.
Event information for the UK/Europe event will be coming in H2'25.
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*Eligibility to participate is restricted to technology startups with <$2M ARR. Submitting your application is not a guarantee of selection.