Arena
for those
who build.
FOUNDER · INNOVA · 36 Y/O
Yuriy
Changing the rules of the game
// What you get
Four tools.
One app.
Pitch Battles
Pitch your product live, under pressure. Investors vote — a direct ranking from the people who write checks.
LinkedIn for founders
A founder profile investors actually see. Traction, roles, updates — a network built for growth.
Open Market
The first open startup marketplace. Buy an MVP, sell a stake, find a co-founder.
Founder Mafia
A closed club for operators. Every event of the Ukrainian and global ecosystem in one calendar.
// Tequila Night Batch · Program
20 startups.
One night.
Two rounds of 10 pitches. 60 seconds on stage. Vote 1 to 10. Not about breakthrough tech — about the beauty of delivery. English only.
// Next event
Tequila Night
Batch.
First batch · Lviv · September 2026
ENTRY
FREE
PRIZE POOL
$5,000
SEATS
LIMITED
// Program detailsNight timing · Arena format · Rules of entryExpandCollapse+
// Night timing
- 18:30
Doors & Welcome Shot
Registration, networking, the first tequila.
- 19:30
Opening · Rules of the Ring
The host walks through the format and introduces the investor jury.
- 19:45
Round 1 · 10 Founders
10 pitches × 60 seconds. English only. Vote 1–10.
- 20:45
Tequila Break
A shot, networking, investors close out round one.
- 21:15
Round 2 · 10 Founders
Another 10 pitches. Same mechanics, higher stakes.
- 22:15
Winner & $5,000 Prize
Winner announced by total average score.
- 22:30
After-Party
DJ, founders, investors. Until the last bottle.
// Arena format
Startups
20
Rounds
2 × 10
Pitch
60s
Score
1 → 10
Language
English
Prize pool
$5,000
// Rules of entry
- 01
English only
Every pitch — in English. No exceptions. The audience is global.
- 02
60-second hard cap
Timer on stage. The mic cuts at second 61 — no ceremony.
- 03
No slides
Just you, the mic and the ring. One prop allowed — choose wisely.
- 04
Beauty of delivery
Judges score the delivery, not the breakthrough tech. Storytelling, energy, charisma.
- 05
Vote 1–10
Each investor scores. Winner = highest total average across both rounds.
- 06
Apply → screen
Apply through the app, pass a short screening, lock your slot.
Pre-register
in the Innova app.
Skip the line for Tequila Night Batch. Early users lock a pitch slot, get investor access and a founder profile before the official launch.
// Founder application
20 slots.
We close when full.
Drop your application — the team reviews the product, checks the pitch is stage-ready, and gets back to you within 3–5 days.
// Open Market
Startups in circulation.
Early stages looking for capital. Find co-founders, buy MVPs, invest in the next wave.
// For investors
Find
the next wave.
Innova is a founder radar. Watch teams fight in real time, track traction, get into the round before everyone else.
Live pitch battles
Watch battles live. See how a founder takes a punch, handles questions and sells under pressure — long before the first call.
Verified profiles
Profiles with traction, team and updates. Filter by stage, vertical, geography — without LinkedIn noise or cold DMs.
Follow founders
Follow teams and watch them grow. Push notifications for new battles, metrics and rounds — never miss the moment.
Custom battles
Build your own battles around a thesis: AI agents, fintech in LATAM, deep tech. Invite founders, see who comes out on top.
FAQ
How do I get into a pitch battle?
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Join the waitlist. After launch, complete your founder profile, apply for a session and pass a quick pre-screen by the team.
Who votes?
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Investors on the platform. A direct ranking from the people who write checks — no jury, no politics, just the market.
Is it a global market?
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Yes. Innova is a global platform. Founders and investors from around the world meet in one arena, no geographical limits.
How much does it cost?
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Basic profile, marketplace participation and most events — free. Tequila Night Batch in Lviv: entry and registration free, seats limited.
// Closed Beta
Step into
the ring.
Closed beta is coming. The first 1,000 founders get access to battles, the founder profile and Tequila Night Batch registration in Lviv.