After winning the Munich regional competition, we had the opportunity to represent leitspalt at the Startup World Cup Grand Finale 2026 in San Francisco. Organized by Pegasus Tech Ventures, the Startup World Cup brings together start-ups from around the world, with regional competitions leading up to the final event.
The first two days were dedicated to the semi-finals, featuring more than 170 pitches from founders working on a wide range of scientific and technological challenges. On the final day, our CFO Jana took the main stage to present our approach to overcoming battery limitations. Participating in the Grand Finale was an exciting opportunity for us, which was further highlighted by receiving an award. Beyond the competition, the event provided a valuable setting for exchange with founders from around the world. A particular highlight was the discussion on the future of mobility with Uber CPO Sachin Kansal, Tesla Co-Founder Marc Tarpenning, and Waymo CPO Saswat Panigrahi.
The Startup World Cup Grand Finale offered valuable opportunities to present our technology, engage with international founders, and explore new perspectives on the future of mobility.
