Unicorn Hunt

EO Alchemy Unicorn Hunt

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to pitch for an investment of up to $5,000,000.

EO Seattle is proud to present the EO Alchemy Unicorn Hunt — the first-ever, EO Alchemy business pitch competition.

This is your chance to make a deal and take your business to the next level! Applications are being accepted between now and May 30th.

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In partnership with AEI HorizonX (Boeing’s VC platform), EOers will have the opportunity to pitch for an investment of up to $5 million dollars from the most prestigious venture capital firm in the aerospace, defense, and industrial sectors.

Winners of the pitch competition will be awarded on September 21, 2023, at the EO Alchemy “Night of Flight,” a once-in-a-lifetime evening social at Seattle’s Museum of Flight.

 For more details check out the FAQs, Pitch Guidelines and Contest Rules.

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FAQs

What kind of businesses best fit the investment criteria of the EO Alchemy Unicorn Hunt?

  • Energy & Sustainability Businesses
    • Solutions for Passenger Travel & Decarbonization
    • Next-Gen Energy Solutions
    • Autonomy & Advanced Mobility
  • Digital Transformation Businesses
    • Enterprise Software & Data Infrastructure Platforms
    • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Applications
    • Internet-of-Things and Software-as-a-Service Automation
    • Human-Machine Interaction Platforms
  • Networks & Security Businesses
    • Cyber & Software Security
    • Edge Processing & Connectivity
    • Dual-Use Defense and Commercial Technologies
  • Manufacturing Businesses
    • New capabilities in the supply chain that unlock value through cost reduction or increased performance

How do I apply?

Entries for The EO Alchemy Unicorn Hunt must be submitted using the online form.

What resources are available to help me pitch?

Check out the EO Alchemy Unicorn Hunt Pitch Guidelines to help shape your pitch.

EO Seattle member Alex Ramirez—the owner of the Collinear Group (aerospace consulting)—is available as an Industry Advisor to EO members interested in fleshing out pitch ideas to AEI HorizonX. Get in touch with Alex by email at aramirez@collineargroup.com.

How does the pitch process work?

All applications will be reviewed and screened before selecting up to twelve (12) Contestants to participate in the EO Alchemy Unicorn Hunt. Selected contestants will have the opportunity to provide their pitch before the panel of investors, who will then nominate up to three (3) Finalists.

Final Contestants will provide their pitches in front of the EO Alchemy Unicorn Hunt panel of investors on 13 July 2023 (subject to change).

See our Pitch Guidelines and Contest Rules for complete details.

Do I need to attend EO Alchemy to participate?

All EOers may apply, however, the EO Alchemy Unicorn Hunt can only be won by registered attendees of the EO Alchemy Conference being held in Seattle, Washington, on September 20-23 2023.