Bruin Tank 2025 Pitch Competition

​Are you a student with a groundbreaking startup idea, or an investor, founder/operator, or entrepreneurial-minded individual looking to connect with the LA startup community Then get ready for Bruin Tank – the premier SoCal Shark Tank-style pitch competition, hosted at UCLA and tailored for all student entrepreneurs in Southern California!

​Unlock These Opportunities

​This year, we're offering a variety of exciting events and opportunities for those eager to network, explore internships, and dive deeper into the startup and VC scene in SoCal:

• ​18 Exciting, Innovative Student Founder Teams pitching their startup over a panel of industry professionals

• ​Speaker Series: Hear from two inspiring speakers—an investor and a founder—as they share their journeys and insights from working in the industry.

• ​Breakfast & Lunch Mixers: Connect with investors, founders, and fellow student entrepreneurs over free coffee, a continental breakfast, and lunch.

• ​Tech & AI Booths & Workshops: Explore booths from various startups and VC firms, grab free trinkets and stickers, and engage with representatives through interactive workshops and informercials.

​Prize Pool

​​The winner of Bruin Tank will receive $1500 and a direct connect with the panel of investors present at the event. Cash prizes will also be provided for runner ups.

​​The event will also include speakers and networking, so we'd love to see investors, founders, operators there, even if you're not pitching. We look forward to seeing you there!