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Europe’s Top LP & VC Event

Europe’s Top LP & VC Event

Join 1,500+ top VCs and 300+ LPs at the heart of Bits & Pretzels for exclusive access to Europe’s startup scene. Complimentary attendance is available for qualifying institutional LPs — including pension funds, endowments, foundations, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, fund of funds, development finance institutions, and family offices.
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Date

29 September 2025

within the 3-day  Bits & Pretzels Festival

Venue

Trade Fair Grounds & Oktoberfest

Munich, Germany

Where do I get access?

Investor Summit Bits & Pretzels Festival Exclusive side events

Join the investor summit
at Bits & Pretzels

Europe’s Leading Festival for Founders.

Bits & Pretzels brings together the world’s top entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators — from Barack & Michelle Obama to Sir Richard Branson and Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Enter the Investor Summit:
A dedicated gathering of the world’s most powerful capital market players — including KKR, Sequoia, and Accel — for curated programming, real connections, and bold insights.

What to Expect in 2025:

A high-impact VC-LP experience with exclusive side events, peer exchange, and access to all three days of Bits & Pretzels — complimentary for LPs.

Apply now and join us in Munich.

Business. Insights.
Oktoberfest.

Bits & Pretzels main stage

2 Days of Conference incl. 1 day investor summit

29.—30.09.2025

Inspiring Keynotes & Panels – Thought-provoking discussions from industry pioneers and global changemakers.
Exclusive Networking – Curated opportunities to connect with fellow LPs and GPs.
Results-Driven – Focused content and structured networking to ensure maximum ROI.
Inside the Festhalle Schottenhamel at the Oktoberfest site.

1 Day of
oktoberfest

01.10.2025

On the last event day, everyone comes together at the Oktoberfest venue to have unforgettable 3 hours of networking.
Enjoy inspiring conversations and make meaningful connections in this vibrant atmosphere.
This definitely is a once in a lifetime experience!

Attending LPs

"Amazing to see how Bits & Pretzels connects the European startup scene and drives innovation."

Philipp Freise
KKR

“AI is no longer just a tool; it’s the foundation of the next industrial revolution. As I’ve said before - let’s be AI Makers, not Takers.
We need to build companies that are leading this transformation, not just riding the wave, but shaping it and redefining entire industries.”

Alex Schmitt
Partner, Lightspeed Venture Partners

“Scaleups across Europe are gaining momentum, with founders looking for the right partners to realise global ambitions. Now more than ever, growth investing is key. To keep Europe competitive, we need a powerhouse ecosystem where European innovation can truly scale. Bits & Pretzels plays a key role infostering exchange and connecting key players.”

Franziska Kayser
Partner, Head of European TMT, KKR

Why join?

Elite
Networking

Meet 1,500 leading VCs and 300+ LPs in structured and exclusive settings.

High-Impact
Insights

Curated discussions on the latest venture trends shaping investment strategies.

Exclusive
Access

The private Investor Lounge ensures high-value, distraction-free networking.

Efficiency
& ROI

Get months of networking done in just one day, maximizing time and opportunities.

Unforgettable
Setting

The Investor Summit is part of the Bits & Pretzels Festival and takes place during Oktoberfest — there's no better time to be in Munich.

Experience All
Benefits

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Experience All Benefits

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Agenda

Join us for an insightful day of networking and discussions.
Gain exclusive insights from industry leaders and peers.

Apply here to join us for our invite-only LP/GP Breakfast at 8:30 am at the ICM.

September 29th

Term Sheet Stage

Anchor Stage

Term Sheet Stage
Anchor Stage

Europe’s
Top Startups.
All Together.

3,000+ founders across all industries
300 curated exhibitors
80 pitch on stage, selected for impact

Networking
Made
Effortless

80+ expert matchmakers supporting your goals
Connect with all 7,500 attendees via the app
Smart formats designed to spark real conversations

What Leading Corporates Won’t Tell You on LinkedIn

Lessons learned from Europe’s top corporates
CxOs from Airbus, Siemens, Vodafone & more on stage
Actionable insights you can apply tomorrow
Learn more

MEET THE HOSTS

The Investor Summit’s program is carefully crafted by our hosts.

A man in glasses and a white shirt sits against a yellow backdrop with logos.
Felix Haas
Chairman & Co-Host
Bits & Pretzels

Felix is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and the Chairman & Co-Host of Bits & Pretzels. As a co-founder of multiple successful startups and an active VC and LP, he has a proven track record in fostering innovation and curating high-impact networking events.

Dr. Andre Retterath
General Partner
Earlybird VC

Andre is a General Partner at Earlybird VC and the founder of the widely respected Data-Driven VC newsletter. With deep expertise in data-driven investment strategies and early-stage venture funding, he brings analytical precision and industry foresight to the summit.

Still need a ticket?

Check Your
Eligibility

To request an invitation you must:
Work for an institutional LP: pension funds, endowments, foundations, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, fund of funds, development finance institutions, and family offices
Be a member of the LP's investment team
Your primary focus is investing in GP funds

Submit Your
Request

Meet all the criteria? Fill out the application form and get a complimentary ticket.

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Get Your Approval & Ticket

Once approved, you’ll receive an email with instructions on how to secure your ticket. Approval can take up to several days.

Content Partners

Partners

Regularly Attending FUNDS

Experience the business magic of Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest attracts millions—a unique blend of culture and tradition.
A key networking event—connect in a special setting.
Business at Oktoberfest? Now’s the time. Join us this September!
Richard Branson as a Table Captain sitting among the attendees at an Oktoberfest site
2023
Bits & Pretzels is home. The Home of Founders. People came for Michelle Obama and they stayed for the community.
2019
President Barack Obama joins Bits & Pretzels and leads an amazing speaker lineup.
2017
Bits & Pretzels establishes its quality over size rule and limits the number of attendees to 5,000.
2015
For the first time the Festival lasts for three days. The grand finale gathers 3,500 founders at the Oktoberfest.
2023
Bits & Pretzels is home. The Home of Founders. People came for Michelle Obama and they stayed for the community.
2019
President Barack Obama joins Bits & Pretzels and leads an amazing speaker lineup.
2017
Bits & Pretzels establishes its quality over size rule and limits the number of attendees to 5,000.
2015
For the first time the Festival lasts for three days. The grand finale gathers 3,500 founders at the Oktoberfest.
2024
Bits & Pretzels launches the first-ever Investor Summit and CXO Summit — setting a new standard for founder and investor networking.
2022
What a return after a two year break. It was time to reunite the European startup ecosystem and everybody joined.
2018
Tarana Burke, founder of the #metoo movement, opens the Festival to underline the commitment to diversity.
2016
5,000 attendees come to see the founders of Virgin, Airbnb, and other inspiring personalities.
2013-14
Wild first years. Started with only 80 participants at Hofbräuhaus the event grows to 1,400 attendees.
2024
Bits & Pretzels launches the first-ever Investor Summit and CXO Summit — setting a new standard for founder and investor networking.
2022
What a return after a two year break. It was time to reunite the European startup ecosystem and everybody joined.
2018
Tarana Burke, founder of the #metoo movement, opens the Festival to underline the commitment to diversity.
2016
5,000 attendees come to see the founders of Virgin, Airbnb, and other inspiring personalities.
2013-14
Wild first years. Started with only 80 participants at Hofbräuhaus the event grows to 1,400 attendees.

WHERE WE COME FROM.

Bits & Pretzels started as founders breakfast with just 80 participants. We dared to start and the spirit of supporting founders continues in 2025 and beyond.

Join our mission in helping founders shaping a better future.

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