P!TCH XL 2022 RECAP
PitchXL 2022 brought together the brightest student and graduate-founded startups for a high-stakes pitch competition in the heart of Amsterdam. As ASIF Ventures’ flagship event, PitchXL provided a stage for emerging entrepreneurs to showcase their ventures, connect with investors, and compete for funding and exclusive opportunities.
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Date: June 23, 2022
Location: The Student Hotel, Amsterdam (now The Social Hub)Format:
Daytime: Workshops, panel discussions, networking sessions
Evening: The Pitch Battle featuring 8 finalists
Afterparty: Sponsored networking event
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Semi-Finals:
The top 8 startups from a rigorous selection process competed for a spot in the finals. These startups underwent intensive training with industry experts to refine their pitches.Grand Finale:
With a packed venue and an engaged audience, the top startups pitched live before the jury. OASYS NOW emerged victorious, marking a milestone for blockchain-powered health data ownership. -
The Jury & Speakers
The jury panel featured top investors and startup leaders, including:
Shamrock Ventures
APX
PitchDrive
ACE Incubator
Sebastiaan Scholten (Co-founder, Workwize)
Event highlights also included an exclusive interview with Sebastiaan Scholten by Kamael Sugrim (Stripe) and a panel discussion hosted by ASIF featuring Julien Jukema (Anywyse).
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OASYS NOW – Grand Prize Winner
OASYS NOW, led by co-founder Nima Salami, impressed the jury with its blockchain-powered genomic data storage solution. The startup offers individuals true ownership of their health data, ensuring control over how their genetic information is shared and monetized. Their victory earned them €3,000 in cash, €36,000 in Scaleway cloud credits, and a golden ticket to DutchTechSF’s investor dinner with leading VCs from the Netherlands and Silicon Valley.
Stamps – Audience Favorite
Founded by Tess van Logestijn, Stamps was voted the crowd’s favorite. The app simplifies communication for individuals facing physical and emotional challenges, enabling them to update friends and family efficiently. Stamps secured €1,500 in cash, plus coworking and software credits from Startup Village Amsterdam and Miro.
Other Finalists
YourDesq – A flexible co-working booking platform
Revolv Space – Developing innovative solar solutions for small satellites
Deeplo AI – EdTech startup focused on equitable tech career opportunities
Robin Retail – A fashion platform promoting local designers
Relive the Experience
Want to see the event in action? Browse the full photo gallery here and witness the energy of PitchXL 2022 firsthand. Also check out PitchXL 2023 and Pitch XL 2024.
Stay tuned for more opportunities to pitch, connect, and grow your venture!