<p>Web Summit Rio’s startup program, ALPHA, showcases the emerging companies disrupting their industries, and introduces them to leading CEOs, investors and media outlets.</p>
<p>Apply for our 2025 startup program, and join us in Rio.</p>


<p>A member of our startups team will review your application. You’ll receive an email with more information.</p>


Thanks for applying for the Web Summit Rio 2025 startup program

Startup? Join us at Web Summit Rio

Meet some of our 2024 investors

Founding Managing Partner

Neil Shen

Founder & Partner

Aileen Lee

Co-founder

Alexis Ohanian

Founder

Vinod Khosla

Co-founder & General Partner

Rebecca Lynn

Managing Director

Beezer Clarkson

Chairman

Peter Thiel

Founding Partner

Dana Settle

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Annie Lamont

General Partner

Jan Hammer

Connie Chan

Renata Quintini

Founder, Co-Chief Investment Officer & Co-Chairman

Ray Dalio

Managing Partner

Nisa Leung

Hans Tung

Partner

Amy Wu

Jeff Jordan

Co-founder & Managing Parter

Theresia Gouw

Managing Partner & Co-Founder

Nigel Morris

Edith Yeung

Reid Hoffman

Hemant Taneja

Eileen Burbidge

Shailesh Lakhani

Co-founder & Managing Partner

Wesley Chan

<p>Our startup programme – ALPHA – offers you the chance to join a global community of startups. If selected, you’ll get three tickets to Web Summit Rio, access to Investor to Startup meetings, and be eligible to apply for <a href="https://rio.websummit.com/startups/pitch/">PITCH</a> competition, <a href="https://rio.websummit.com/startups/startup-masterclasses/">startup masterclasses</a>, <a href="https://rio.websummit.com/startups/mentor-hours/">Mentor Hours</a> and more.</p>


What is the Web Summit Rio startup program?

Ronaldo Cohin

<p>Jade became the champion of PITCH, 2023 and that moment changed everything for us. We were featured on the front page of Brazil’s largest magazine, which brought tremendous attention to our company. In 2024 it was very nice to go back. We’re planning on going to every Web Summit from now on. It’s a key part of our company’s journey, and Web Summit will always hold a special place in our hearts.</p>


<p><strong>We’re planning on going to every Web Summit event</strong></p>


Yaroslav Kologryvov

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<div class="p-rich_text_section">Before attending Web Summit in 2023, we were a young, ambitious company driven by the vision of a code-free world. Our core mission remains unchanged, but the summit has significantly altered our trajectory. We became more adept at networking, drew inspiration from the talented startups and founders we met, and engaged with investors seeking exciting opportunities. Web Summit allowed us to spend time with some of the brightest minds in the industry, and the insight and connections we gained were a massive help in closing our first funding round.</div>
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<p><strong>Web Summit has significantly altered our trajectory</strong></p>


Simone Ponce

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Web Summit is not just an event; it’s a dynamic ecosystem where ideas flourish, collaborations thrive, and growth opportunities abound. Embrace the diversity of perspectives, be open to innovation, and utilize the platform to amplify your impact.</span></p>


<p><strong>It’s a dynamic ecosystem where ideas flourish</strong></p>


Aaron Cassorla

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">These events are much more than simple conferences or networking meetings, they are true catalysts for opportunities. What’s most important is the community you’ll find: a group of ambitious, innovative people willing to share knowledge and experiences. The energy and enthusiasm are contagious, and inspiration is guaranteed.</span></p>


<p><strong>The energy and enthusiasm are contagious</strong></p>


Viktoriia Abed

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I believe that every tech specialist who works in international markets or is considering expanding their business to other countries should visit this event at least once, because of the unique vibe and variety of opportunities, [as well as the] new acquaintances that always inspire new ideas, steps, and projects.</span></p>


<p><strong>Unique vibe and variety of opportunities</strong></p>


Ali Sohail

<p>We made several valuable investor connections throughout the event, and one of them eventually invested in us earlier this year, which has been a significant milestone for Relevic. Additionally, our exhibition day was brilliant. We met several potential clients and, more importantly, validated our product idea. The enthusiastic reception of our product and technology energized our team immensely. This later on also contributed to our successful product launch in 2024.</p>


Startup? Join us at Web Summit Rio

Meet some of our 2024 investors

They came as small startups

They attend and report

Join us at Web Summit Rio