$50,000 Investment Prize & Global Exposure Await the Next Big iGaming Startup

Xanada Investments announced the launch of the Xanada Pitch Contest 2025, a global competition aimed at supporting iGaming startups seeking investment and growth opportunities in partnership with NEXT.io and Lilith PR Agency.

The contest offers a $50,000 equity investment to the winning startup, along with strategic mentorship, industry connections, and marketing support.

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The competition will follow a two-stage selection process. From February 10 to April 1, 2025, startups can submit their applications online. Following the initial evaluation, the top five finalists will be announced on April 10, 2025, and will proceed to a live pitch event at the NEXT Summit in Valletta on May 8, 2025.

A Panel of Experts Will Choose the Winner

The final five startups will pitch their ideas live on stage at NEXT Valletta to a distinguished panel of judges, including:

• Vladimir Malakchi – CEO & Managing Partner, Xanada Investments
• Pierre Lindh – Co-founder & Managing Director, NEXT.io – The World’s iGaming Community
• Dmitry Belianin – CEO & Founder at Belianin, Co-founder & Managing Partner at Blask
• A Secret Judge – To be revealed soon

“A Unique Chance to Scale and Succeed”

“The Xanada Pitch Contest is raising the bar for startup competitions. This is a rare opportunity for iGaming startups – whether they are launching, growing, or looking to scale – to showcase their vision in front of key investors and decision-makers. We are committed to bringing together the brightest minds in the industry to support the next wave of innovation,” said Vladimir Malakchi, CEO & Managing Partner of Xanada Investments.

Who Should Apply?

The contest is open to Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A startups operating in the iGaming sector. Startups at various growth stages – whether developing new solutions or scaling existing ones – are encouraged to apply.

Application and Key Dates

• Applications Open: February 10 – April 1, 2025
• Top 5 Finalists Announced: April 10, 2025
• Live Pitch Event: May 8, 2025, at NEXT Summit, Valletta

For further information and to apply, visit https://xanada.investments/contest or reach out to Xanada Investments at [email protected]

GR8 Tech has launched a five-episode video series that demonstrates how its top-tier CRM can address key client challenges, such as improving communication, automating workflows, and delivering personalized experiences. Through real-life examples from GR8 Tech’s clients, viewers can discover how to unlock CRM’s full potential.

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