BDO Canada is looking for startups from across the country interested in pitching to venture capital investors at an event in Toronto on March 8.

The business consultancy and accounting firm is seeking applications for its first investor pitch day, which it calls Connecting with Venture Capitalists: Face to Face. Applications are open until Feb. 10 for the event, which will feature 10 startups pitching to at least four VC funds.

“We’re looking for some of the best startups across the country to be represented at this event, including both seed capital early stage startups as well as those more established,” said BDO Partner Dan Jennings.

“It is our hope that from all the startups applying across the country, we will arrive at a slate of 10 companies pitching that will be representative of the dynamic and high growth potential startups that we know exist in all regions of Canada.”

The successful applicants will pitch to at least four VCs: OMERS Ventures, Real Ventures, Tandem Expansion Fund and Whitecap Venture Partners.  The organizers are talking to more funders that may also join the event.

Companies are invited to apply here and to convey their business strategy.