Matchmaking
Team & App

Build meaningful connections

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It's a

Match

We don't leave matchmaking to computers. Your goal at Bits & Pretzels should be to talk to as many people as possible who are relevant for your business. And we provide you with the tools and the team to achieve this goal.

The Matchmaking Team

A team of 60+ skilled and trained networkers

Know-how and experience in the innovation ecosystem
(ownership or employment in startups, corporations, investment field)

Professionals in the age of 25 - 50

Diversity of cultural backgrounds and languages - English, Spanish, Russian, Bulgarian, Italian, Polish, Hungarian, Czech, Slovak, Dutch

The Matchmaking App

Search through 5,000 attendees and filter for startups, investors, etc.

Chat with attendees over message, or arrange to meet on the event floor


Find your way around the conference with maps and content schedules


App will be released one week before the event

A program

to match you

Our Matchmaking Area is the central meeting point of the event and the Matchmaking Team hosts many different formats that help you to meet more relevant people. Check out what they have in store.

Meetups

Join moderated round table discussions relevant for founders, startup employees and startup enthusiasts.

Signup for this format at the Matchmaking Area. You don't have to signup in advance.

Speed Dating

Want to meet lots of people in short time period? Speed Dating is for you. There are different sessions with specific target groups. That way we ensure that the people you meet are relevant for you.

Signup for this format at the Matchmaking Area. You don't have to signup in advance.

Guided Tours

You want to discover the hidden gems of the Bits & Pretzels Festival? No problem! Our Matchmaking Team curates several guided tours through the event. They introduce you to awesome startups and you meet loads of interesting people.

Signup for this format at the Matchmaking Area. You don't have to signup in advance.

Meeting Area

Our Matchmaking Team is also in charge of the meeting area where you can book your private meeting spot for appointments you booked with our app.

You can select meeting spots in the Matchmaking App for your appointments. That makes it easier for you to find the person you want to meet.