Boston, MA — Aug. 20, 2024 — Boston New Technology (BNT), a leading community organization fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in the Greater Boston area, announces global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP as a marquee sponsor for the Startup World Cup 2024 Boston Regional Finals. As part of its sponsorship, Greenberg Traurig will present a special award at the event, which is scheduled for Aug. 28, 2024, at the Microsoft NERD Center, Cambridge, MA.
Startup World Cup, a global startup pitch competition organized by Pegasus Tech Ventures, brings together top startups, investors, and industry experts from around the world. The competition offers a staggering $1,000,000 investment prize to the winning startup, with regional winners advancing to the finals in Silicon Valley. The Boston Regional Finals promise to be a day of intense competition, networking, and collaboration among some of the brightest minds in the startup world.
As an event host, Boston New Technology will leverage its deep roots in the local startup ecosystem to ensure that the event is a resounding success. BNT has become a central hub for entrepreneurs, tech enthusiasts, and investors, providing critical resources, exposure, and networking opportunities through a series of high-impact events. Their involvement in the Startup World Cup underscores their commitment to supporting startups in the Boston region and beyond.
"We are honored to be hosting the Boston Regional Finals of the Startup World Cup," said Steve Vilkas, Co-Director of Boston New Technology. "This event represents a unique opportunity to showcase the incredible talent and innovation in the Boston startup community. Greenberg Traurig’s support allows us to elevate the event even further, providing startups with not only a platform to shine but also access to essential resources and expertise."
Greenberg Traurig is coming in as a key financial sponsor, further elevating the event’s prestige. With attorneys and offices located around the globe, Greenberg Traurig’s Venture Capital & Emerging Technology Group is known for guiding early-stage and emerging technology companies through all stages of development and investment. As part of their sponsorship, Greenberg Traurig will also offer a dedicated award at the event, details of which will be announced during the competition.
"Greenberg Traurig is excited to support the Startup World Cup to help empower the next generation of entrepreneurs," said A.J. Tibbetts, Greenberg Traurig shareholder and a member of the firm’s Intellectual Property and Technology and Venture Capital & Emerging Technology Groups. "This is an opportunity to give back to the community by supporting innovation and entrepreneurship, which are at the heart of what drives Boston's vibrant tech ecosystem."
Tickets for the Startup World Cup 2024 Boston Regional Finals are available at https://www.startupworldcup.io/usa-regional-boston.
About Boston New Technology (BNT): Boston New Technology is a community organization dedicated to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in the Greater Boston area. Through high-impact events like pitch nights, demo showcases, and educational workshops, BNT supports startups by providing resources, exposure, and networking opportunities. For more information, visit http://bostonnewtech.com.
About Greenberg Traurig, LLP: Greenberg Traurig has more than 2750 attorneys in 47 locations in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. The firm’s Venture Capital & Emerging Technology Group is located in emerging tech hubs across the globe and guides early stage and emerging technology companies, and investors focused at emerging and growing companies, through all the stages of development and investment. Attorneys counsel companies and investors from initial business formation and angel and SAFE funding through venture capital financing and growth, IP strategy and portfolio development, and labor and tax needs, through to exits like IPOs and M&A. They offer each client a streamlined approach to meet their unique and diverse legal needs, accompanied by a full-service platform and a single team that can scale as the client’s business evolves. Greenberg Traurig is a 2022 BTI “Highly Recommended Law Firm” for superior client service and consistently ranks among the top firms on Am Law Global 100 and NLJ 500. The firm is Mansfield Rule 6.0 Certified Plus by The Diversity Lab; recognized for powering our U.S. offices with 100% renewable energy; and known for philanthropic giving, innovation, diversity, and pro bono commitment. Web: www.gtlaw.com.
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