Get In The Ring received scores of entries from technology companies from the across UK, with other finalists from Greece and the US also taking part.
The final, held as part of London Technology Week featured a 1-on-1 pitch battle between two heavyweight tech finalists. ZigZag was up against tracking solution, Parcelive in the final.
The event, now a global competition is known for its unique pitching concept. There were five rounds, ending in a Q&A and a vote for the winner by the Judges and the audience.
Finalists were judged on their Business concept, Team, Achievements, Business Model & Market, Financials & Proposition, and a final Freestyle round.
Judges were:
Roderick Beer – Strategic Relations Director at UKBAA
Gabriela Hersham – CEO and co-founder at Huckletree
Susan Simnett – Angel Investor and Director at Wilmington Investments
Eden Dwek – KPMG High Growth Technology Group
ZigZag CEO Al Gerrie said “We were pleased be asked to take part in London Technology Week and this win is another great performance by the ZigZag team. ZigZag is committed to building the best returns solution in the world and we are very happy to have the support of expert judges including leading angel investors and KPMG.”
Having won the London round, ZigZag now progress to the UK national finals to be held later this year. Last month ZigZag Global were shortlisted for Innovation of the Year by Retail Week.
