StartOut Demo Day

Tuesday, November 4th | San Francisco
Thursday, November 6th | Los Angeles

2025 Demo Day

Get ready to witness the future of LGBTQ+ entrepreneurship at StartOut Demo Day, live and in person, taking place over two days across two cities. This is THE event where queer founders will pitch their startups to a panel of expert judges and compete for cash prizes!

StartOut Demo Day is the premier pitch event for LGBTQ+ founders to showcase their innovative solutions on a large stage.

Demo Day San Francisco will take place on Tuesday, November 4th from 5:00 PM – 7:00PM PDT at the SVB Experience Center and is generously sponsored by Silicon Valley Bank, A Division of First Citizens Bank.

Demo Day Los Angeles will take place on Thursday, November 6th from 5:00 PM – 7:00PM PDT at The Abbey and is generously sponsored by Silicon Valley Bank, A Division of First Citizens Bank, and Mistr.

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Apply for Demo Day

Founders can apply to pitch in either San Francisco or LA. To apply, please fill out – or update – your founder application on the StartOut community portal.

THE DEADLINE TO APPLY IS OCTOBER 5TH

Apply Here

Thank You to Our Event Sponsors

Attend Demo Day

San Francisco | Tuesday, November 4th

Join us in San Francisco for the first day of pitching. Hosted at the SVB Experience Center, 6 companies will pitch in front of 5 judges comprised of investors and industry leaders. Light refreshments will be provided. 

Doors Open at 5:00 PM PDT
SVB Experience Center
532 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94104

 

Los Angeles | Thursday, November 6th

Join us in Los Angeles for the second day of pitching. Hosted at the Abbey, 6 companies will pitch in front of 5 judges comprised of investors and industry leaders. Light refreshments will be provided. 

Doors Open at 5:00 PM PDT
The Abbey 
692 N Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069

 

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Prizes & Awards

  • 1st Place $5,000 & Non-monetary prize
  • 2nd Place $3,000 & Non-monetary prize
  • 3rd Place $2,000 & Non-monetary prize

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