Group 1 - Pegasus Tech Ventures will host a Startup Pitch Contest during San Francisco Climate Week on April 23, 2025, focusing on emerging energy solutions [1] - The winning startup will receive an invitation to the Startup World Cup Grand Finale, competing for a $1,000,000 investment [1] - The regional Startup Pitch Contest is co-sponsored by Marathon Petroleum Corporation, the largest fuels manufacturer in the U.S. [3] Group 2 - Marathon Petroleum and Pegasus Tech Ventures are collaborating to identify and invest in emerging technology companies within the energy sector [4] - This partnership aims to enhance operational performance and embed sustainability throughout Marathon Petroleum's value chain [4] - Marathon Petroleum has invested in several emerging technology companies with the support of Pegasus Tech Ventures [4] Group 3 - Pegasus Tech Ventures operates with over $2 billion in assets under management and has invested in over 270 companies globally [6] - The firm offers a unique Venture Capital-as-a-Service (VCaaS) model for corporations seeking to partner with innovative technology startups [6] - Pegasus Tech Ventures has partnered with over 40 corporations, including Marathon, ASUS, and SEGA [6] Group 4 - The Startup World Cup is the leading startup pitch competition globally, hosting over 100 regional events across more than 60 countries [7] - The Grand Finale of the Startup World Cup will take place on October 17, 2025, in San Francisco [7] - Winning startups from regional events compete for a $1 million cash investment at the Grand Finale [7] Group 5 - The Startup Pitch Contest will focus on areas such as energy industry modernization, energy supply chain optimization, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and climate technologies [8]