Meet the Drapers partners with TikTok to launch a worldwide search for extraordinary startups

Meet the Drapers, an international pitch competition reality television series for entrepreneurs, has partnered with TikTok to launch a worldwide search for extraordinary startups to compete in its seventh season.

Dan Page, Global Head of Partnerships, New Screens, TikTok: "Entrepreneurs around the globe use TikTok as a main channel to spread the word about their startups, showcasing their successes, failures, and everything in between. We could not be more excited for Meet the Drapers to use our platform to source, and ultimately fund, one very deserving startup."

The competition invites founders of Seed or Series A stage startups to create a compelling 30-60 second TikTok video highlighting their entrepreneurial journey using the hashtag #MeetTheDrapers2024. Along with industry expert judges choosing their top picks, the public will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite submissions, with the most popular entries advancing to a live-streamed pitch review on TikTok.

The top four selections from the pitch event will get to pitch to Tim Draper and a panel of guest judges in Silicon Valley on an episode of Meet the Drapers where a winner will be selected to pitch in the semi-finals, filmed this October in Silicon Valley. These entrepreneurs will have a chance to secure an investment of $1 million.

Sarika Batra, Executive Producer and Director, Meet the Drapers: "Meet the Drapers has always been about discovering extraordinary talent, regardless of geography. Our partnership with TikTok amplifies this mission, allowing us to tap into a global pool of innovative entrepreneurs and showcase their ideas on an unprecedented scale."

The application period runs from August 19th - September 10th, 2024. Participants must have a public TikTok account and be available to travel to San Francisco for filming. Details on the selection process and how to apply are available here.

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