SolCold Wins 2025 Startup World Cup
Innovation doesn’t take vacations, and at the Startup World Cup CES Las Vegas Regional competition on January 9, 2025, it was SolCold that delivered a masterclass in disruptive tech. The company, armed with its ingenious cooling coating technology, wowed the judges with a product that doesn’t just reduce heat—it flips it into cooling, all without consuming a single watt of energy. Think of it as the kind of magic you wish your car’s AC had during peak summer traffic.
This off-grid solution doesn’t just impress for its environmental chops; it’s practical, scalable, and poised to shake up industries where the sun reigns supreme. It’s no wonder SolCold earned the nod to advance to the Startup World Cup Grand Finale in San Francisco on October 17, 2025, where a $1,000,000 investment prize is on the line.
The Las Vegas event, hosted by Pegasus Tech Ventures, brought together 16 finalists battling for innovation glory. Judged by a power-packed panel including names like Jay Eum of GFT Ventures and Deborah Magid of DoubleStar Venture Partners, the competition was fierce. But SolCold’s pitch left no room for doubt. Anis Uzzaman, the mastermind behind Pegasus Tech Ventures, couldn’t hide his excitement:
“The passion and innovation displayed by the 16 finalists were inspiring. I’m excited to see SolCold take the stage at our Grand Finale and showcase their vision to a global audience.”
And what a lineup it was. From space exploration to healthcare tech, the diversity of ideas at the event highlighted the limitless potential of today’s startups. Companies like 3dnextech, Salva Health, and Bumpr each brought their A-game, but SolCold’s blend of practicality and ingenuity proved to be a winning formula.
Pegasus Tech Ventures has a knack for spotting greatness. With $2 billion in assets under management and partnerships with giants like SEGA and ASUS, their portfolio reads like a tech lover’s dream journal—SpaceX, Airbnb, Robinhood, to name a few. Hosting over 100 regional events across five continents, Startup World Cup is more than a competition; it’s a global movement connecting ecosystems and amplifying game-changing ideas.
As SolCold gears up for the Grand Finale, there’s no doubt the stakes will be higher, the competition tougher, and the spotlight brighter. If this Las Vegas win is any indication, though, they’ve got what it takes to keep the world watching.
