Pitch N Ride Returns: The Most High-Stakes Car Ride in Cairo Is Back

It’s not every day that your elevator pitch takes place in a moving vehicle- with the Pyramids rolling past the window. But that’s exactly the premise of Pitch N Ride, RiseUp Summit’s most high-octane investor experience, returning this year with even more heat.

Held on May 9th and 10th, Pitch N Ride will see ten of the most promising startups selected to join a private ride around the Grand Egyptian Museum and Pyramids area—each trip pairing one startup founder with one top investor. Think Carpool Karaoke, but with cap tables and term sheets.

Startups exhibiting at RiseUp can apply through this form by May 1st to secure their spot. Once selected, they’ll be eligible to register for Pitch N Ride here - but with only 10 slots available, competition will be fierce.

The format is deceptively simple:

* Investors review the exhibiting startups.
* They handpick one.
* The two get in the car.
* If all goes well, they drive off into the funding sunset.

Previous years have seen standout startups like Rabbit, Tayary, and Chefaa turn summit moments into strategic partnerships, funding rounds, and regional buzz. In a region where access to capital is often more about chemistry than cold calls, Pitch N Ride gives founders what they crave most- face time, fast tracks, and focused attention.

So if you’ve got a vision worth backing—and the nerves to pitch it in motion- buckle up.