Bits & pretzels for Investors

Bits & pretzels for Investors

We're hosting 4,500 founders looking for capital and 21,000 direct meetings between founders and investors this year. Last year, 1,000 investors brought €390bn in capital. This year, we're aiming higher.
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Date

29 September 2025

within the Bits & Pretzels Festival

Venue

Trade Fair Grounds & Oktoberfest

How to access?

full access to bits & pRETZELS FESTIVAL & INVESTOR SUMMIT

What can you expect?

Built for
bIG mOVES

21,000+ founder-investor meetings in just 3 days
€390B in assets under management represented
From seed-stage specialists to unicorn backers – all in one place

real Access - Real people

Elite Networking with 1.500 leading VCs and 300+ LPs
Trusted by top firms like a16z, Accel, Index & Sequoia
Limited to 7,500 attendees for real conversations, not just crowds

Exclusive for Investors

8 deep-dive sessions on VC’s biggest challenges
Honest conversations with top-tier peers only
Access limited to Investor Ticket holders
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Attending LPs

What 's included
in your ticket?

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!

A breeding Ground for success

You’re in excellent company. These are breakout startups that exhibited at Bits & Pretzels in their early days. Today, those bets paid off. Now it’s your turn to lead the next big deal.
Exhibited in
2019
Capital raised
€700m
Exhibited in
2022
Capital raised
€170m
Exhibited in
2019
Capital raised
€58m
Exhibited in
2023
Capital raised
€41m
Exhibited in
2022
Capital raised
€870m
Exhibited in
2023
Capital raised
€28m
Exhibited in
2023
Capital raised
€17m
Exhibited in
2022
Capital raised
€85.7m
Exhibited in
2019
Capital raised
€230m
Exhibited in
2022
Capital raised
€98m
Exhibited in
2022
Capital raised
€115m
Exhibited in
2023
Capital raised
€13m
Exhibited in
2023
Capital raised
€17.2m
Exhibited in
2019
Capital raised
€510m
Exhibited in
2022
Capital raised
€49.3m

"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

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limited spot

Elite Networking with 1.500 leading VCs and 300+ LPs.
Private networking lounge for investors
3 in 1: Get one ticket and experience the full 3-Day Bits & Pretzels and Investor Summit experience.
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Preliminary Agenda

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

September 29th

Time
Sessions

8:30 am - 10:00 am

LP/GP Breakfast (invite-only)

Kick off your morning by connecting with fellow LPs and a selection of GPs.

Morning

Investor Summit Stage

• Winning Strategies in Portfolio Construction: High-Conviction vs Spray & Pray

• The $1B Solo Founder and How This Changes the Economics of Venture

• Solo GP Pitches: Challenging the Traditional Fund Model

• The True Cost of Venture Capital in Today’s Market

• Understanding LP Allocation Shifts in our Current Macro Environment

Afternoon

Investor Summit Stage

• Data-Driven VC: Automation, Copilots, Agents - What’s Next?

• Growth Stage Investing in Europe: What Does it Take to Become a Global Leader?

• Secondaries in Venture: A True Liquidity Solution?

• How do LPs Select the Right VC Managers?

• Unlocking Growth & Innovation Funding from Pensions, Governments & Businesses

Throughout Festival & Summit

Side Events for investors

All around the Bits & Pretzels Festival and the Investor Summit.

All-Day

VIP Investor Lounge

Enjoy a dedicated space for high-value networking. Connect with fellow VCs and LPs in a distraction-free environment.

speakers 2025

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Sven Strohband

Managing Director

Khosla Ventures

Niklas Zennström

Founder & CEO

Atomico

Franziska Kayser

Partner, Head of European TMT

KKR

Andrei Brasoveanu

Partner

Accel

Alex Lim

General Partner

IVP

Greg Schmitt

Head of Private Equity & Co-Investments

MEAG

Simon Schmincke

General Partner

Creandum

Joe Schorge

Founder & Managing Partner

Isomer Capital

Mina Mutafchieva

Partner

HV Capital

Keshvi Radia

Head of Product & Data

Balderton

Darian Shirazi

Managing Partner

Gradient

Ciarán O'Leary

General Partner

BlueYard

Ara Yeromian

Managing Director

Teachers' Venture Growth, OTPP

Alex Schmitt

Partner

Lightspeed Ventures

Kathrin Kalau-Reus

Head of Private Equity, Infrastructure and Timber

BVK

Prof. Dr. Helmut Schönenberger

CEO

UnternehmerTUM

Zoé Fabian-Frey

General Partner

Noteus Partners

Ties Boukema

Head of Data, Tech & AI

Dawn Capital

Valerie Bures

Partner & General Manager

Xange

Sarah Guemouri

Principal

Atomico

Marcus Brennecke

Institutional Partner & Chairman EQT Foundation

EQT Partners

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

Make your time count

Elite Networking with 1.500 leading VCs and 300+ LPs.
High-Impact Insights
Exclusive access to the investor networking area
Unforgettable setting during Oktoberfest
Experience the full 3-Day Bits & Pretzels and the exclusive Investor Summit program
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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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