$100K Pitch Application

You have 30 seconds to change your life.

The $100K Pitch is searching for 15 visionary female founders ready to compete for a $100K investment.

No gatekeepers. No warm intros required.

Complete the application below and post your 30-60 second pitch to TikTok tagging @female.investor with #WeFundFemales #FemaleFoundersInstitute #100KPitch.

Finalists will pitch live in Royal Oak, MI on February 25, 2026, and the winner will be announced on stage at the Legacy of Impact Gala on February 26, 2025.

Applications close January 23, 2025. Fifteen spots.

One winner. This is your moment.

Section 1: Founder Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Phone *

Email *

TikTok Handle *

LinkedIn Profile URL

How did your hear about the $100K Pitch? *

Section 2: Company Information

Organization/Company *

Website *

Year Founded *

Industry/Sector *

One sentence description of your business. *

What problem does your company solve? *

Sections 3: Business Stage & Traction

What stage is your company? *

What is your annual revenue? *

Have you raised outside funding? *

Yes

If yes, how much have you raised to date?

How many full time employees (including Founders)? *

What is your most significant traction or milestone to date? *

Section 4: Pitch Submission

(Your TikTok pitch must be uploaded prior to completion of this application.)

Have you posted your 30-60 second pitch video to TikTok? *

Yes

I have tagged @female.investor and used the hashtags #WeFundFemales #FemaleFoundersInstitute #100KPitch *

Confirmed

Section 5: Availability

I am available for phone interviews from Jan. 2 - Feb. 1, 2026 *

Yes

I'm not sure

I am available to attend Pitch Night in person in Royal Oak, MI on February 25, 2026. *

Yes

I'm not sure

I am available to attend the Legacy Impact Gala in person in Detroit, MI on February 26, 2026. *

Yes

I'm not sure

By checking this box, I confirm that:
(1) I am a woman or woman-identifying founder,
(2) I am 18 years of age or older,
(3) I understand that submitting this application does not guarantee selection as a finalist,
(4) I give the Female Founders Institute permission to share my TikTok video and company information for promotional purposes, and
(5) all information provided in this application is accurate and complete.

By checking this box I consent to receiving messages related to the $100K Pitch event. That includes emails and texts with confirmations, updates, additional details and upcoming news and promotions. I understand that I can unsubscribe and "STOP" messages at any time.