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. Applications are now closed.
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Applications for DEMO 2023 are now closed
The best 20 startups of DEMO 2023, 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 2023.
Tracks
We’d love to hear from startups and scale-ups in the following two categories:
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 2023 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
Johanna Zimmermann
Head of Digital Procurement
Ørsted
Raquel Silva
Source-to-Pay Team Leader
adidas
Christopher Parsons
VP Procurement Capability Development
Deutsche Bank
Blessen Kurian
Procurement Director Digital & Data Science
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Carmen Erhardt
Head of Global Processes & Operations
Henkel
Niklas Klarnskou
Head of Procurement Processes and Digitalization
CRH
Eva Arh
Partner
3VC
Hanno Stegmann
MD and Partner
BCG X
Monique Alblas
Head of Consulting
DPW
Magdalena Salyi
Head of Digital Operations IMS Procurement Signify
Signify
Achraf Bannai
Global Head of Research Procurement
Sanofi
Samara Gordon
General Partner
Hyperplane
Will Sheldon
Partner
Expedition Growth Capital
This was one of the highest quality events I’ve been involved in. Since the event, we have already been reached by five enterprises, all $10B+ revenue.
Kaspar Korjus Co-Founder, Pactum
A game-changing event for us. We won a multi-year contract with one of the largest CPG companies in the world after pitching at DEMO.
Mike Anguiano Founder, SupplyHive
This is the best event for startups in procurement. Being able to tell our story to a large audience and get our name out there is what we, like any startup, really need.
Simon Jaehnig, Co-Founder IntegrityNext
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
– 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?
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
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