Pitch & Partner: Where Freelancers Meet Investors
A groundbreaking event designed to bridge the gap between innovative freelancers and forward-thinking investors. This carefully structured virtual gathering creates opportunities for direct pitching, meaningful connections, and new funding pathways outside traditional venture capital models. Before you can attend this event, you need to have gone through the PitchReady event to ensure you're fully prepared to maximize this valuable networking opportunity.

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by Nordic GlobalTrade

Purpose
Pitch & Partner creates a carefully curated space where high-potential freelancers and solopreneurs can showcase their ideas, prototypes, or micro-startups directly to mission-aligned investors. Unlike traditional pitch events, participants don't need a formal company structure or accelerator backing to participate.
This revolutionary approach supports a new wave of agile innovation driven by individuals and micro-teams. By removing traditional barriers to investor access, we're democratizing opportunity and accelerating the development cycle for promising ideas that might otherwise struggle to find appropriate funding channels.
Curated Connections
Matching innovative freelancers with aligned investors
Alternative Funding
Exploring non-traditional investment structures
Accelerated Innovation
Shortening the path from idea to funded implementation
Event Format Overview
Our 2-hour virtual event (with hybrid options available) is designed for maximum impact in a compact timeframe. The opening segment sets the tone for the entire experience:
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Welcome & Vision (00:00 – 00:15)
Hosted by Josef Lindbom from Nordic Global Trade, this segment explores why freelancers represent the future of innovation and introduces the groundbreaking "Backable Individual" funding model.
Josef will articulate a compelling vision where individual talent becomes the centerpiece of investment strategy, rather than traditional company structures. Participants will gain clarity on event mechanics and what to expect from the following segments, preparing them for productive engagement throughout the session.
Spotlight: The Future of Freelance Innovation
This 20-minute spotlight segment (00:15 – 00:35) features an inspiring talk from a prominent investor, futurist, or tech leader who will share forward-thinking perspectives on alternative funding models. The speaker will explore revolutionary approaches that are reshaping how individual innovators can secure financial backing.
Attendees will gain valuable insights into what investors specifically look for in solo founders—a perspective rarely shared in traditional funding environments. The presentation will also dive into emerging models like revenue share agreements, micro-equity structures, and skill-for-equity deals that are particularly suited for freelance innovators.
Alternative Funding Structures
Beyond traditional VC frameworks
Investor Criteria
What makes solo founders backable
Emerging Models
Revenue sharing, micro-equity, and skill exchanges
Freelancer Pitches
The heart of our event runs from 00:35 to 01:30, featuring a carefully selected roster of talented freelancers showcasing their innovations. Each presenter receives a compact but impactful 5-minute slot, structured to maximize both information sharing and feedback opportunities.
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3-Minute Pitch
Concise presentation covering the problem, solution, current traction, and specific ask
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2-Minute Feedback
Immediate investor response with actionable insights and follow-up questions
We recommend featuring 8-10 pitches total, creating a dynamic showcase of diverse ideas while maintaining audience engagement. Each presenter has been pre-vetted to ensure quality and relevance, providing investors with a curated selection of high-potential opportunities.
Investor Breakouts & Networking
From 01:30 to 01:50, the event transitions into a dynamic networking phase where connections deepen and opportunities materialize. Investors select freelancers they'd like to engage with further, initiating more focused conversations in dedicated virtual spaces.
Investor Choice
Investors initiate follow-up conversations with freelancers whose pitches resonated with their investment thesis or portfolio needs.
Breakout Rooms
Private digital spaces enable deeper discussions about potential partnerships, funding structures, and next steps.
Peer Connections
Freelancers connect with fellow innovators, opening possibilities for collaboration, skill-sharing, and alliance formation.
This structured networking time creates a natural progression from pitch to partnership exploration, maximizing the event's value for all participants.
Closing & Next Steps
The final ten minutes (01:50 – 02:00) provide crucial continuity beyond the event itself. Participants receive clear pathways to ongoing support through Nordic Global Trade's comprehensive ecosystem for freelancer-investor relationships.
Attendees gain access to specialized funding tools designed for individual innovators, professional pitch coaching services, and exclusive partner programs that enhance their growth trajectory. A structured feedback process ensures continuous improvement of the event format while establishing a dedicated follow-up channel to track success stories and address any outstanding questions.
Funding Tools
Specialized resources for freelance innovators
Pitch Coaching
Professional presentation enhancement
Partner Programs
Exclusive growth opportunities
Feedback Channel
Continuous improvement loop
Who This Is For
Ideal Freelancer Participants
This event is specifically designed for independent professionals who have progressed beyond the initial idea stage. We're looking for freelancers with tangible product concepts, functional prototypes, or minimal viable products that demonstrate real potential.
Successful applicants typically possess deep domain expertise in their field, articulate a clear vision for their innovation, and demonstrate openness to co-creation or flexible partnership terms. The most promising candidates blend technical capability with entrepreneurial mindset.
Target Investor Profile
We attract investors seeking early-access to emerging ideas and talent outside traditional startup channels. These forward-thinking funders express interest in alternative investment structures like fractional funding models, manageable angel rounds, or creative equity arrangements.
Our investor participants share a philosophical alignment with backing talented builders directly, recognizing that exceptional individuals often precede fully formed companies. They value agility, specialized expertise, and the untapped potential of the freelance innovation ecosystem.
Freelancer Preparation Materials
To ensure freelancers arrive prepared to make the most of this opportunity, we provide a comprehensive support package in advance of the event.
One-Slide Pitch Template
A streamlined visual framework covering the essential elements: problem definition, proposed solution, current traction metrics, team capabilities, and specific investor ask.
3-Minute Story Structure
Detailed guidance on crafting a compelling narrative within strict time constraints, emphasizing clarity, impact, and memorable takeaways.
Optional Pitch Prep Session
Personalized coaching opportunity with Josef or a partner coach to refine presentation skills, strengthen core messaging, and prepare for potential investor questions.