Demo Day
定義
Demo day is the culminating event of an accelerator batch where startups pitch to an audience of investors, typically in short, highly rehearsed presentations.
資金調達における位置づけ
Companies often open their seed rounds around demo day, using the concentrated investor attention to create momentum.
よくある質問
Do startups raise money at demo day?
Rarely on the day itself; demo day generates meetings, and rounds close in the following weeks.
Is demo day still relevant in 2026?
For top programs, yes: it remains a dense source of first meetings, though many investors now commit before demo day to get ahead of competition.