GLOBAL STARTUP PITCH AT PHOCUSWRIGHT EUROPE 2026

An evolution to uncover more innovation and inspire better connections

The Global Startup Pitch, by WiT, Phocuswright and PhocusWire and supported by American Express Global Business Travel, is back for the fifth year running in its quest to unearth the brightest stars on the gleaming edge of travel tech. On 16 June, 2026 seedups and scaleup companies will pitch live to a savvy audience at Phocuswright Europe in Barcelona, Spain.

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2026 Lineup

Seedups

Scaleups

North America

Abra Hospitality
BizTrip.AI

Crewfare
Kquika

Europe

Lobby
EchoWi

Hands In
1-CP

Asia Pacific

SPUN
SocialSeal

Emerging Markets

BookAfrica
DecisionRM Solutions

BaggageTAXI
Vibe Adventures

Wildcards

SPEAKERS

Global Startup Pitch Judges

Global Startup Pitch awards

• One seedup and one scaleup winner from each region of Global Startup Pitch
• Two People's Choice Winners at WiT Singapore Showcase

Demonstrator benefits

Global Startup Pitch provides the opportunity to pitch in front of Europe's biggest investors, savviest executives and discerning audience. Each applicant will be screened by a panel of judges from the industry's investment and innovation community, with 16 making the cut to pitch at Phocuswright Europe.

All contestants of Global Startup Pitch receive:

• One complimentary ticket to Phocuswright Europe
• Live demonstration on Phocuswright Europe's Startup Stage on 16 June (4 minutes + 2.5 minutes Q&A with judges)
• The opportunity to win a slot at the WiT Singapore Showcase 2026
• The opportunity to win a People's Choice Award at WiT Singapore, leading to an on stage pitch at The Phocuswright Conference, November 2026 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
• Pitch guidance from esteemed judges before Global Startup Pitch

Past Winners

2025

2024

2023

2022