This has been the biggest year in CodeLaunch history—and it’s all been building toward this moment. With four major events across three countries, we’ve wev’e travelled the world to find THE best startup of 2024. Now, we have four champions and four at large finalists ready to go head-to-head at the inaugural World Championship in DFW on November 20th at Gilley’s Dallas!
We’re bringing together top startups from the US, Canada, and Mexico who have already proven their potential in regional competitions—now, they’ll showcase their talent and fight for the ultimate title and 50K in funding on a global stage. The funding will be deployed as investments from the CodeLaunch and Improving Fuel Fund. The judges will award $10K, investors $15K, and in the competition’s final round, the audience will have the power to decide the overall champion, awarding the remaining $25K to the startup deemed the World Champion.
This high-energy event will combine live pitches, real-time feedback, entertainment, and competition, creating a space where startups connect directly with technologists and investors. For the World Championship, we’re putting investors in the driver’s seat. VC and Angel ticket holders will get exclusive voting access through to determine the “Investors’ Champion”, VIP seating at a table front and center for the competition, private networking through our reception on November 19th at the prestigious Hall Arts Hotel, and an optional exhibit table, which you can use, gift to a third party, or decline.
When you attend CodeLaunch, you’ll get a front-row seat to the action as these elite startups compete, pivot, and pitch in ways that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Whether you’re an investor searching for the next unicorn, a founder looking to learn, or tech enthusiast ready to dive deep into the latest trends, this event has something for you.
Meet the Startups Competing for 50K in Funding
SeekerPitch is a SaaS job interviewing platform that focuses on showcasing candidates’ soft skills through unique “interview rooms” and generative AI feedback.
Traction:
- Winner of CodeLaunch HOU 2024
- 3,000 active users and over 50 job seekers successfully placed
- Developing proprietary AI models to replace OpenAI
- Launching a marketing campaign targeting employers in Q4 2024
Endora combines wellness and gaming by turning personal memories into interactive, nostalgia-driven games. Their app transforms users’ photos into games like solitaire and trivia, promoting optimism and well-being.
Traction:
- Finalist of CodeLaunch HOU 2024
- MVP available on Apple and Android after CodeLaunch Houston 2024
- Rolling out new features, including a player dashboard and health kit integrations
- Preparing for GTM experiments and expanding into Spanish
VSOD.io empowers veterinary clinics by keeping cases in-house, ensuring staff support, saving time and money for pet owners, and improving health outcomes for pets.
Traction:
- Judges Choice and Overall Winner of CodeLaunch MINN 2024
- Minnesota Cup semifinalist and BETA MN Startup Accelerator alumni
- Built the largest global network of over 300 veterinary specialists across 15 specialties
- Running pilot launches with eight of the largest corporate veterinary clinic groups
- Established partnerships in the veterinary industry and integration with a leading university’s veterinary hospital
Welcome Innovations, Inc. is a PropTech SaaS platform connecting homeowners, service providers, and HOA organizations. The WELCOME HOME platform centralizes all property-related information, making communication and management seamless.
Traction:
- Finalist of CodeLaunch MINN 2024
- Engaged six businesses, gaining access to over 100,000 homeowners during its pilot
- Projected to convert at least three pilot businesses ($40/home license) and 5% of homeowners ($60/year subscription), aiming for $500,000 in ARR within the first 12 months
Materia Bioworks helps CPG brands replace harmful plastics with bio-based materials, addressing environmental and health challenges. Their informatics platform streamlines the adoption of biomaterials, reducing R&D time and costs by 65%.
Traction:
- Winner of CodeLaunch Canada 2024
- Secured seven value chain partnerships
- Launched a marketplace with hundreds of listings
- $500,000 in LOIs secured
- Paid pilot ($200,000; 6 months) underway with a Fortune 500 company
Lodestone is a product management platform that helps product teams and founders allocate resources more effectively. It supports faster decision-making with AI-driven tools that reduce costs and streamline product management.
Traction:
- Judges Choice Winner of CodeLaunch Canada 2024
- Preparing the hackathon module for the CodeLaunch World Finals
- Accepted into the L-Spark Accelerator to ramp up sales and marketing
- Positioned to scale and reach thousands of product teams and founders
FIZI is an app that helps drivers in big cities make smart detours to local shops and service providers without leaving their cars. This virtual drive-thru concept promotes the local economy by making neighborhood businesses visible to non-local audiences.
Traction:
- Winner of CodeLaunch Mexico 2024
- Bootstrapped technology development and validated market acceptance
- Integrated necessary fintech solutions
AlterGard develops AI-powered tools for customizable video games, enabling players to design levels, missions, and characters while also helping developers streamline content creation.
Traction:
- Finalist of CodeLaunch Mexico 2024
- Developing two video games utilizing proprietary AI tools
- Invested $120,000 in development without external funding
- Secured backing from international angel investors in the gaming industry
Get Involved
This is your chance to be part of something big. If you’re interested in sponsorships, exhibit space, or media opportunities, contact the CodeLaunch team to get involved beyond the audience.
Mark your calendars for the CodeLaunch World Championship! Join us for an unforgettable experience at Gilly’s Dallas on November 20th.