LIFE Lebanon, in partnership with AlbionVC, BY Venture Partners, Endeavor Lebanon, and No Label Ventures, is calling for applications for its 10th Global Pitch Night, taking place in London in April 2026. This milestone event offers Lebanese entrepreneurs based in the UK or the EU a prime opportunity to pitch their startups to top-tier investors and connect with the wider ecosystem.
At a Glance
- Opportunity Type: Investment Pitch Competition
- For: Lebanese Entrepreneurs based in the UK or EU
- Key Benefits: Pitch to investors (AlbionVC, BY Venture Partners, No Label Ventures), gain visibility, and network
- Application Deadline: February 16, 2026 (3:00 PM UK time)
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Event Overview
The LIFE Pitch Night returns to London for its 10th global edition, designed to support founders building with ambition and scale in mind. This event serves as a platform for up to 10 selected startups to showcase their ventures, sharpen their stories, and facilitate meaningful connections with potential investors and peers. The initiative is supported by outreach partners including the Asher Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Beirut Digital District, and LebNet, among others.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the pitch night, startups must meet the following specific criteria:
- Founder Origin: At least one Lebanese founder.
- Location: The startup must be based in the UK or the EU.
- Stage: MVP ready with 6 months of traction.
- Funding Cap: Must have raised less than 1M GBP previously.
- Sector: Must be a tech startup or tech-enabled business.
Pitch Deck Requirements
Applicants are required to submit a pitch deck in English that covers the following 12 key areas:
- Executive Summary: Elevator pitch.
- Team: Founder profiles and key management members.
- Product: Overview and value proposition.
- Traction: Timeline and progress to date.
- Business Model: Revenue streams and pricing model.
- Strategy: Go-to-market, growth strategy, and sales/distribution.
- Operating Model: Capabilities, assets, and IT infrastructure.
- Market Opportunity: Market size, historical evolution, and growth forecast.
- Competition: Competitive landscape, positioning, and key differentiators.
- KPIs: Performance and financial metrics (revenue, margins, users).
- Business Plan: Growth plan, expansion strategy, and financial forecasts.
- The Ask: Funding amount, instrument (e.g., SAFE/Priced Round), and use of funds.
How to Apply
Eligible entrepreneurs must submit their application, including their pitch deck and optional video introductions, via the official Google Form by the deadline.
Application Deadline: February 16, 2026 (3:00 PM UK time)
About LIFE Lebanon
LIFE (Lebanese International Finance Executives) is a global professional network for Lebanese professionals in the diaspora. Founded in 2009, the non-profit organization aims to rally Lebanese professionals globally to support each other and work together towards a brighter future for Lebanon and its diaspora.
Learn More: LIFE Lebanon
