Create an Account (Investor vs Startup)

Use the registration page to create a SidePitch account. During sign up, you must choose whether you are registering as an Investor or a Startup. The account type determines what you see after email verification.

Figure 1 — SidePitch registration page

Before you begin

  • You need access to the email address you register with.
  • Email verification is required before you can access the product.

Step 1 — Choose your account type

Figure 2 — Choose Investor or Startup

On the registration page, under Register as:

  • Select Investor if you are investing (individual or organization).
  • Select Startup if you are registering as a company/founder.

Note: The form may change slightly based on the selected account type.

Step 2 — Complete the registration form

Fill in the required fields:

  • Email
  • Password (minimum 6 characters)
  • Password confirmation
  • First name and Last name
  • Gender
  • Date of Birth (Day / Month / Year)
Figure 3 — Required registration fields

If you selected Startup, you will also see:

  • Invite Code: Enter the code provided to you (if required by your organization/program).

Step 3 — Accept agreements and submit

  • Check the box to accept the Terms of Service and Funding & Syndication Agreement.
Figure 4 — Terms checkbox and Register button (disabled)
  • Click Register.
Figure 5 — Register button (enabled)

If Register is disabled, confirm that all required fields are complete and the agreement checkbox is selected.

Step 4 — Verify your email

After registration, SidePitch sends a verification email to your inbox.

  1. Open the email and click the verification link to activate your account.
  2. Return to SidePitch and sign in.

For help, see: Verify Your Email Address.

What happens after verification?

After you verify your email, your next step depends on your account type:

Startup accounts

  • You are taken directly to the Startup dashboard after signing in.

Investor accounts

  • After signing in, the Investor dashboard prompts you to choose one of the following:
    • Create a new company (for setting up a new organization on SidePitch)
    • Join an existing company (to access a company that is already set up)

Common issues

  • Password too short: Ensure it meets the minimum length.
  • Passwords don’t match: Re-enter the same password in both fields.
  • Invite Code error (Startup): Confirm the code is correct and has not expired (if applicable).
  • No verification email: Check Spam/Junk, then use Resend confirmation instructions.