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The Sacramento Kings Capitalize startup competition is back for the ninth year and will continue to identify and showcase local entrepreneurs.  In addition to the unique opportunity to be affiliated with the Kings global brand, contestants will receive pitch coaching, participate in workshops, and present to investors, executives and the community. Previous judges have included Bow Capital, Moneta Ventures, Black Star Fund, Scale Venture Partners, and Growth Factory. 

During the VIP Pitch Day on March 27, four finalists will be selected to advance to Tech Night at Golden 1 Center on April 11 where they will be featured in game during New Orleans Pelicans vs. Sacramento Kings game and compete for fan and judge votes to win cash and in-kind prizes awarded on center court. 

Winner

Capitalize: Strived

Augmenting educator decision making through the power of AI analysis. 

Twitter: @strivedio 

Vote for your favorite Capitalize: Technology finalist today!
Timeline
  • January 29 at 9 AM – Application Period Opens 
  • February 15 at 11:59 PM – Application Period Closes 
  • February 16 at 12 PM – Top 16 Companies Notified 
  • February 22 at 12 PM – Eight Semifinalists Announced 
  • March 27 – Pitch Day at Golden 1 Center Selection of Top Four Companies 
  • April 1 – Fan Voting Opens 
  • April 11 – Winner Announced at halftime of the Sacramento Kings vs. New Orleans Pelicans game 
In Collaboration With
  • Dialpad
  • City of Sacramento Office of Innovation & Economic Development
  • Consolidated Communications
  • 1MC (one million cups)
  • AgStart
  • Carlsen Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  • CleanStart
  • FourthWave
  • Growth Factory
  • HaneyBiz
  • Mike and Renee Child Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  • Moneta Ventures
  • Roseville Venture Lab
  • Sacramento Entrepreneurship Academy
  • Sacramento Entrepreneurial Growth Alliance (SEGA)
  • Sierra College Makerspace & Entrepreneurship Center
  • Startup Folsom
  • StartupSac
  • The Urban Hive
  • UC Davis Student Startup Center
  • UC Davis Venture Catalyst
Capitalize Past Winners
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Please email Capitalize@kings.com