AgTech Pitch Lounge | March 31, 2026

AgTech Pitch Lounge is an online startup–investor pitch event series connecting AgTech founders with industry-specific investors, advisors, and peers. Startups receive live feedback from a distinguished expert panel and are promoted to a 25,000+ subscriber network spanning the global investment and startup ecosystem.
The series covers AgTech across the full value chain — from inputs, farm planning, and crop management to processing, logistics, traceability, and market interface.
Who Should Attend The AgTech Pitch Lounge
- Startups – Capital-raising AgTech founders seeking investment, expert feedback, and strategic partners
- Investors – VCs, angels, and family offices looking to connect with innovative AgTech deals
- Professionals – Consultants, researchers, and agrifood industry experts
- Students & Enthusiasts – Anyone exploring AgTech ecosystems and innovative business models
AgTech Pitch Lounge Schedule
- Introductions – Event format, team, investor panel, and pitching startups
- Startup Pitches – 5–7 minutes per startup (live or pre-recorded), followed by 10–13 minutes of Q&A and live feedback from the investor panel
- Summary & Announcements
- Breakout Room Networking – Connect with co-founders, partners, clients, and investors on Zoom
Register & Apply
Observer tickets are free — register now to secure your spot.
Startups seeking investment are invited to submit their pitch deck for a free review and consideration for a pitch slot: 👉 pitchlounge.net/startups
Investor & Panelist Interest
Want to join our investor panel? Submit your interest: 👉 pitchlounge.net/panelists
Co-Producers & Hosts
- Jamal Maxey – Founder & Head of Events, Pitch Lounge | Top 100 FoodTech Global Shaper | Pitch Coach
- Sascha Dutta – Founder & Director, Foodpreneurs Collective | Ambassador, FoodHack Dubai
- Sepehr Achard – COO & Co-Founder, iGrow News & AgTech Media Group | Regenerative Agriculture Advocate
- Thea-Isabella Otto – Founder, Women in CEA | AgriFood Consultant | Author, AgTech Media Group
- Elena Suciu – Founder & CEO, RSVP Business Angel | Judge & Mentor, MassChallenge Switzerland & Founder Institute London
- Shirley Shahar – General Partner, DeserTech Ventures | VC Investor
- Meiraj Ahmed – Brand Manager, Pitch Lounge
Event Partners
Foodpreneurs Collective | Pitch Lounge | Forward Fooding | EIT Food | FoodHack Dubai | Women in CEA | iGrow News | AgTech Media Group | DeserTech Ventures | Meiraj.com