Raise Pitch Nights give a platform to startups - both early stage startups and established scaleups - to showcase their business and connect with angel investors and VC funds to raise capital. Our Raise the Roof Summer Pitch Night in June saw 8 rising startups pitch under the blazing sun at the Oh Yeah Music Centre rooftop.

We began the evening with four startup and scaleup companies pitching for investment and connections - Pryntd, MPS Data, Rovar and CleverFoodie. Watch their pitches below.

Pryntd - Berne Omolafe

Pryntd is using Generative AI to instantly transform 2D content and live streams into immersive experiences for users. Founder Berne Omolafe can be contacted on berne@pryntd.xyz

Rovar - Michael McGlade

The Rovar platform delivers world class AR and virtual, factual and fun experiences to leading visitor destinations across the globe. Founder Michael McGlade can be contacted on michael@rovar.com

Clever Foodie - Jason McDevitt

Clever Foodie is a clever end-to-end software for artisan food producers saving them time and money from taking production orders through to delivery. Founder Jason McDevitt can be contacted on j.mcdevitt@aerobluesoftware.com

MPS Data - Mark Shields

MPS provides data-driven insights and analysis to individuals, teams and sports organisations through a range of innovative products and services. Founder Mark can be contacted on mark@mps-data.co.uk

MPS Data's pitch is available on request at jenny@raise-ventures.com


We then heard elevator pitches from 4 early stage companies - Farming Carbon, PromptxArt, Scanmatix and Cloudforce.

Farming Carbon - Stephanie McEvoy

Farming Carbon is a framework and platform developed in Northern Ireland to scale sustainable farming practices and support farmers. Founder Stephanie can be contacted on info@farmingcarbon.co.uk

PromptxArt - Sridhar Sai Gorrepati

PromptxArt is digitsing art and design by creating accurate image prompts for art studios. Founder Sridhar Sai Gorrepati can be contacted on sgorrepati01@qub.ac.uk

Scanmatix - George Armstrong

Scanmatix is a stock intelligence company helping manufacturers and retailers increase human efficiencies and optimise outputs through digital transformation. Founder George can be contacted on george@scanmatix.com

Cloudforce - Sam Shephard

CloudForce is an aggregator of delivery partners like JustEat, Deliveroo, UberEats, creating a cost effective way for hospitality vendors to manage multiple ordering services in one platform. Founder Sam Shephard can be contacted on sam@juicejar.com

We were lucky to get a beautiful sunny Belfast evening for the event. Check out all the photos from pitch night below.

Summer Pitch Night in photos
Raise Pitch Nights give a platform to startups - both early stage startups and established scaleups - to showcase their business and connect with angel investors and VC funds to raise capital. Our Raise the Roof Summer Pitch Night saw 8 rising startups from the creative, hospitality and tourism, bi…