For more than a decade, SXSW Pitch—a showcase for emerging and innovative technologies—has played an important role in shaping the early-stage venture capital ecosystem. From Siri to Klout, the annual event gives promising companies the resources they need to succeed when it matters most. Success for fast-growing startups comes in many forms, from raising capital to reaching high valuations to exiting big. Here, we’re looking back over 11 years, 453 companies, 1,112 financing events and $5.4B in funding and acquisitions to see which SXSW Pitch participants have made the biggest splash.
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