SBC Summit reveals First Pitch finalists for 2025

• The latest edition of the First Pitch competition, due to take place at SBC Summit 2025, has announced the five finalists
• The five companies will be judged by a panel of industry leaders who will distinguish the most accomplished product and solution
• This event allows winning companies to usher in their next chapter of growth, with a potential industry-wide impact

The customary First Pitch event, part of the SBC Summit 2025, has revealed the latest finalists for the competition’s upcoming edition. The five companies vying for the prize package worth over €90,000 are as follows:

• AIstats - a live football scores app with AI-powered predictions, giving users real-time updates and data-driven insights to inform their decisions
• Betpass - a company redefining how iGaming operators work with affiliates, using smart technology to connect, track, and grow partnerships from start to finish
• ChatBet - an AI-powered platform that allows customers to place bets via WhatsApp or Telegram, without ever needing to access a platform's app or website
• LiveDuel - a sports prediction platform where fans make real-time picks during live events. Using blockchain, it connects global prize pools and lets creators build communities and share rewards
• Nandemo Draft Co. - a social sports prediction and fantasy sports service that’s helping global betting partners enter the Japanese market

The event has been celebrated as a perfect opportunity for up-and-coming companies to demonstrate cutting-edge products that have the opportunity to change the industry and will be part of the Technology Stage at SBC Summit on Thursday, September 18.

The event is presented by Soft2Bet Invest and backed by Xanada Investments. To determine the winner, the event has invited a list of industry tech visionaries, including

• Martin Collions (Chief Development Business Officer, Soft2Bet)
• Lloyd Danzig(Managing Partner, Sharp Alpha)
• Dee Maher(La Royale Group)
• Mark Phillip(CEO, Metabet)
• Andrew Reader(Partner, Velo Capital Partners)
• Jesse Learmonth(Founder, The Betting Startups Podcast) will be hosting the panel. Commenting on this opportunity, Collins had this to add:

"SBC First Pitch is an exceptional platform to spotlight the next generation of innovators shaping the future of betting, gaming, and entertainment. At Soft2Bet Invest, we’re committed to championing bold founders with disruptive ideas and scalable vision."

This is an opportunity for promising companies to reach the next stage of their growth, Collins wrapped up.

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