5 Across December Finals 2026 Entrepreneur Pitch Competition - Awesome Inc

Lexington's premier pitch competition returns to the Kentucky Theatre for the Finals!

On December 2nd, the 5 winners from our first 5 events of the year are returning for the 5 Across Finals. Clap and cheer as the 5 startups pitch their businesses Shark Tank-style to the crowd. The winner will receive $5,000 cash PLUS the opportunity to accept a $50,000 SAFE Note investment from Keyhorse Capital, a branch of KSTC! We will also have a delicious catered meal before the event, networking, and drinks.

Come celebrate entrepreneurship with us and the Lexington startup community!

We hope you can make it.

Cheers,

The Awesome Inc Team

Event Schedule:

• 4:30 Doors open
• 5:00-5:30 Networking and Dinner
• 5:30-7:00 Pitch Competition
• 7:00-7:30 Celebration and Networking
• 7:30-10:00 Afterparty (Eventbrite registration coming soon)

HUGE thank you to our sponsors. We couldn't do it without you.

2026 TRIVIA SPONSOR: LeafSpring School of Kentucky

DECEMBER PRESENTING SPONSOR: Chase

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