WE WON! holoride Honored at 13th Annual SXSW Pitch
Taking the top prize in the Entertainment, Gaming & Content category along with being named Best in Show award
We’re absolutely delighted to take home the first prize in the Entertainment, Gaming & Content category at the 13th annual SXSW Pitch®, the marquee event of South by Southwest®, also known as SXSW®. On top of that we have also been recognized with the Best in Show out of all categories. We feel humbled, especially with the strong competition that we have faced at this year’s pitch.
We’re beyond thrilled to have received this extraordinary recognition and feel humbled to be named among some of the world’s most innovative startups that are pioneering the future of their industries,
said Nils Wollny, CEO & co-founder of holoride. “Past winners have gone on to move the needle in their space, leveraging next-gen technology to make a positive impact in people’s lives. This win validates the need for a relevant solution at the intersection of creativity and technology that provides value for creators and passengers alike—which is at the core of what we strive to do at holoride.”
SXSW Pitch honored eight of the world’s most exciting innovations in categories including Artificial Intelligence, Robotics & Voice, Enterprise & Smart Data, Entertainment, Gaming & Content, Future of Work, Health, Wearables & Wellbeing, Innovative World Technologies, Smart Cities, Transportation & Logistics, Social & Culture. Now in its 13th year, 553 companies have participated in SXSW Pitch finals with over 80% having received funding and acquisitions in excess of nearly $7.6 billion total.
This year’s SXSW Pitch was holoride’s second consecutive finalist nomination after the 2020 event had to be canceled due to the global health crisis. In its 3-minute pitch followed by a 5-minute Q&A with the expert jury, holoride outlined the most pressing questions of why it exists, what they do, and how they strive to change the face of in-vehicle entertainment.
Now in our 13th year of programming, Pitch continues to showcase the best technology from around the world, proving our dedication to highlighting today’s most forward-thinking movers and shakers,
said SXSW Pitch event Producer, Chris Valentine. “Adapting to a digital experience can come with unexpected challenges, but this year’s event was a big success, and we’re thrilled to recognize each of the winners within this mature class of startups.”
For more information about SXSW Pitch and to view the complete list of winners, visit: https://www.sxsw.com/pitch