The Pitch Portal is an online investment marketplace that aims to connect business ideas and opportunities with those looking to trade professional services for equity or a negotiated payment arrangement. The online platform is scheduled to launch later this year, with a range of measures and systems designed to protect the service provider and ensure that services rendered are adequately remunerated. It is is an initiative of a group of professional service providers and entrepreneurs who have identified that the business landscape is changing and wanted to create an environment to mobilise innovation and give service providers long-term returns. COMING SOON Service providers are currently being sought with a range of skills, including digital marketers, website developers, lawyers, writer to business and export consultants. Negotiations can be made in person or online, locally or globally with arrangements being negotiated on the basis of part payment, staggered payment, profit share, equity or a mix of the above. Registration is free at www.thepitchportal.com.au with early adopters will receive benefits that include upgrades, early access to features and promotional incentives and referral incentives until the platform is officially launched.