Invitation to Bits & Pretzels
you didn't get
on this list
by accident.
You're seeing this page because you´ve got selected, by one of our partners – one of few partner communities hand-selected by Bits & Pretzels across Europe. That comes with a rare perk reserved just for you. A free ticket to Bits & Pretzels 2026.
01 — What you actually get
Three days built for founders who ship
Direct access to 1,700+ investors, 600+ enterprise decision-makers, three days of curated matchmaking, the Pitch Corner, and a shared Oktoberfest closing day with the people actually building the future.
Funding access
1,700+ investors on the floor.
Real
feedback
Live pitch corner, in-person operator reviews, no LinkedIn theatre.
Access to German industry
500+ top CIOs on the floor — a direct line into the industry actually buying, not just watching.
A shared moment with the best
Oktoberfest together with fellow CDTM founders — the kind of shared, memorable moment that outlasts the event itself.
Europe’s most unique
Founders Conference
DAY 1 + 2
Conference
Two days filled with networking, masterclasses and a highly curated speaker line-up, providing you the resources for growth.
Limited to 7,500 awesome attendees
Curated founder-investor ratio of 2 to 1
21,000 real founder-investor meetings
600+ enterprise decision makers with €50m+ revenue
DAY 3
Oktoberfest
Doing business at the Munich Oktoberfest sounds crazy? It is – but the most unique networking experience you’ll ever make!
The entire startup scene in one tent at the real Oktoberfest
250+ Table Captains: industry experts hosting a table
2 guaranteed meeting session for every attendee
1 experience we can't even describe
“When we showcased Parloa at Bits several years ago, we were still early in our journey. The team had many valuable conversations with partners and prospects, and it helped us build visibility.”
Malte Kosub
Co-Founder & CEO Parloa
02 - Who's in the room
regularly attending funds.
A snapshot of the capital that shows up in Munich every year. This is the room you're walking into.
Non-exhaustive. Based on prior editions of Bits & Pretzels.
First come first serve
We verify, we don't score
We crosscheck the availability for tickets only. First come first serve. This is only a competition for speed.
Get your
ticket
We will inform you within up to 48 hours
03 — Apply