Pitch your startup

DEMO is the biggest pitch competition in procurement and supply chain and has become a benchmark for Innovation and a game-changing event for startups. Registration is now open.

REGISTER FOR DEMO 2024

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Registration for DEMO 2024 is now open. 

The best 20 startups of DEMO 2024, chosen out of 100 in our online pre-qualifications, will pitch virtually to hundreds of tech buyers and our judges during our semi final round. The 6 best startups that make it to the finals will be invited to pitch to thousands of onsite and online viewers live on Center stage at DPW Amsterdam 2024.

Tracks

We’d love to hear from startups and scale-ups in the following two categories:

Early Stage Track

From MVP to Scale-up

$0 - $1M in ARR

Growth Stage Track

From Scaleup to Corporation

$1M - $10M in ARR

The fine print: Have a registered company; have Initial traction with a working MVP; only Founders or CEOs to present; able to commit to key dates in the DEMO 2024 calendar

Competition format and Timeline

April 12

Application Opens

Worldwide Applicants

May 31

Application Closes

Worldwide Applicants

June 16

Qualification Round Judging

Online screening & scoring

Worldwide Applicants

June 21

Semi-finalists Announced

Top 20

September 5-6

Semi-final Pitch Round

Online pitch to judging panel + technology buyers

Top 20

September 6

Finalists Announced 

Live pitch at DPW Conference 2023

Top 6

September 18-22

Pitch Training

Mandatory 1:1 pitch training with David Beckett

Top 6

October 12

Grand Finale

Live pitch at DPW Amsterdam 2023

Top 6

Meet our DEMO 2023 Judges

Bodo Bokämper

VP Digitalization & Processes, Global Procurement

BMW
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Johanna Zimmermann

Head of Digital Procurement

Ørsted
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Raquel Silva

Source-to-Pay Team Leader

adidas
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Christopher Parsons

VP Procurement Capability Development

Deutsche Bank
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Blessen Kurian

Procurement Director Digital & Data Science

Thermo Fisher Scientific
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Carmen Erhardt

Head of Global Processes & Operations

Henkel
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Niklas Klarnskou

Head of Procurement Processes and Digitalization

CRH
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Eva Arh

Partner

3VC
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Hanno Stegmann

MD and Partner

BCG X
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Monique Alblas

Head of Consulting

DPW
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Magdalena Salyi

Head of Digital Operations IMS Procurement Signify

Signify
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Achraf Bannai

Global Head of Research Procurement

Sanofi
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Samara Gordon

General Partner

Hyperplane
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Will Sheldon

Partner

Expedition Growth Capital
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Frequently asked questions

Why should I apply for DEMO?

DEMO has been a game changing event for startups that participated in previous events. Many of them won new customers. DEMO is an opportunity to root your business within a growing entrepreneurial hub surrounded by a community of buyers, investors and mentors.

Do I have to pay for DEMO?

Nope, it does not cost anything to apply and participate. However, in case you’ll make it to the Grand Finale in Amsterdam, travel costs, accommodations or other costs will not be covered by DPW.

What type of startups are you looking for?

We’re on a worldwide search for innovative, diverse early and later stage startups whose technologies contribute to the digital procurement ecosystem. Our 2023 edition of DEMO is industry and market agnostic and we encourage startups from all different angles to apply. Previous startups tackled challenges including cost savings, SRM, risk, sustainability, contract lifecycle management, market intelligence, to name a few.

Who is eligible to apply for DEMO?

– Companies with a working product or at least an MVP
– Annual recurring revenue is not exceeding $10M by the time of the application
– Only founders or CEOs to present
– Your company needs to be legally established

What criteria are the judges using to select the best startups?

Entries to DEMO will be evaluated using these criteria:

Innovation and industry disruption– Innovative value proposition
– Potential to truly disrupt the procurement industry in a big way

Potential and business model– How much potential does it have to make a big impact?
– Scalability for a global solution

Progress and market traction– Operation and financial metrics
– Milestones and achievements since inception

Team, board, advisors– Capabilities and expertise to execute the business plan
– Passion, ambition, vision and culture
– The right advisors and board in your corner

Unfair advantage
– What makes you 10x better? What insights/advantage do you have that others don’t?

What if I have more questions?

Please email hello@dpw.ai

Meet some of our past winners

cirplus
fairmarkit
integrity-next
oro-labs
pactum
prewave
sastrify
scoutbee
sirius
vizibl

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