Pegasus Tech Ventures

Pegasus Tech Ventures

Pegasus Tech Ventures is a Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm founded by Anis Uzzaman, focused on early-stage technology investments globally. Beyond direct investment, Pegasus is best known for organizing the Startup World Cup — one of the world's largest startup competitions.

Startup World Cup

The Startup World Cup is an annual competition running in 60+ countries, with regional finals leading to a Grand Finale in San Francisco where the global winner receives a $1 million investment prize from Pegasus Tech Ventures.

• India Regional: An annual India regional competition where Indian startups can qualify for the global Grand Finale
• Open to all stages: Early-stage and growth-stage startups across all sectors can participate
• No equity required: The competition prize is an investment offer; participation has no upfront cost
• Global Network: Participants gain access to Pegasus's global investor, corporate partner, and startup network

Investment Focus

Beyond the competition, Pegasus Tech Ventures invests in AI, IoT, robotics, cleantech, and enterprise software startups — with a particular interest in companies targeting global markets from emerging economies including India.

Who Should Apply

Ambitious Indian startups at any stage with a scalable business model and global potential. The Startup World Cup is one of the few competitions offering a $1M investment prize with global exposure for Indian founders.