LOS ANGELES - August 27, 2025 - Pegasus Angel Accelerator, today announced details for the upcoming Lightning Round V Pitch Competition, taking place on September 4, 2025. Applications to pitch are now closed, and the top 5 finalists will be announced soon. Founders, investors, and startup enthusiasts are invited to attend as spectators to hear from leading investors and watch the live pitches.
Meet the Judges
The event will open with a live investor panel featuring:
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Howard Wright – VP, Startup Ecosystem at NVIDIA
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Howard Ko – Partner at Morpheus Ventures
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Lucas J. Pols – General Partner, Pegasus Angel Accelerator
What’s at Stake
Finalists will pitch live on stage for:
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Top 5 startups → Sponsored spots in the Ignite Startup Academy
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Winner → Fast-tracked for $100K investment due diligence
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All finalists → $1M+ perks package, investor exposure, and media spotlight
A Growing Community Event
Lightning Round V has already drawn strong interest, with a large audience of founders and investors planning to attend. The event continues to build momentum as a key gathering point for the startup ecosystem.
“Lightning Round isn’t just about competition—it’s about creating a platform where founders, investors, and operators come together to push innovation forward,” said a Pegasus representative.
Event Details
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Date: September 4, 2025
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Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PDT
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Location: Live on Zoom
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Spectator Registration: Sign Up
Stay tuned for the announcement of the five finalists who will pitch live at Lightning Round V.
About Pegasus Angel Accelerator
Pegasus is the #1 investment and growth acceleration firm in Southern California dedicated to identifying and scaling high-potential brands and startups. Led by Lucas Pols, Pegasus combines deep industry expertise with strategic capital to transform innovative businesses into market leaders. With headquarters in Los Angeles and global footprint, our team of seasoned entrepreneurs, operators, and investors brings decades of collective experience in building and scaling successful companies.
Learn more at pegasusangelaccelertor.com. Follow us on LinkedIn.
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