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Project Unicorn App Connects Startups With Investors

Project Unicorn is a mobile application that is replacing the traditional method of sourcing early stage startups. Project Unicorn is able to accomplish this by curating bite sized video pitches for investors and scouts every time they open up the app.

The company was founded in August of 2020 after seeing the huge influx of new entrepreneurs around the world as a result of the pandemic. However, fundraising and pitching to VC’s has been localized to a handful of tech hubs that create an invisible barrier to opportunity.

Left to right: Esteban Alvarado-Co-Founder, Justin Jia- CEO/Co-Founder, Thomas Hogan- Co-Founder

With Project Unicorn’s platform, founders are no longer limited by their geographic location. Every startup has up to two minutes to present what they’re building to investors and scouts that match their specific needs. If it’s a compatible match, investors and scouts can begin a conversation instantly.

Currently Project Unicorn has over 750 founders and investors signed up on their waitlist. Onboarding for their closed beta begins at the end of this month where they select founders from diverse backgrounds and industries as their initial users. Investors range from large SF funds such as Bessemer Venture Partners to local angel groups. Their waitlist can be accessed at www.projectunicorn.co for an opportunity to be one of the first companies presented to their community of investors.