Bits & pretzels for Investors
Bits & pretzels for Investors
Be at the forefront of the investment world – where real deals begin.
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.
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.
Date
29 September 2025
within the Bits & Pretzels Festival
Venue
Trade Fair Grounds & Oktoberfest
within the Bits & Pretzels Venue
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
Experience all benefits on-event
Regularly Attending LPs
What 's included
in your ticket?
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.
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!
"Amazing to see how Bits & Pretzels connects the European startup scene and drives innovation."
Philipp Freise
KKR
save your
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.
Preliminary Agenda
Join us for an insightful day of networking and discussions.
Gain exclusive insights from industry leaders and peers.
Gain exclusive insights from industry leaders and peers.
September 29th
8:00 am - 9:30 am
LP/GP Breakfast (invite-only)
Kick off your morning by connecting with fellow LPs and a selection of GPs.
10:00 am - 04:30 pm
Investor Summit Stage
Experience exclusive insights tailored for VCs and LPs. This session is designed to foster impactful discussions.
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.
A breeding Ground for success
You’re in excellent company. These are just some of the investors who backed breakout startups early at #bits. 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
speakers 2025
Name Surname
Position, Company name
Name Surname
Position, Company name
Name Surname
Position, Company name
Name Surname
Position, Company name
Name Surname
Position, Company name
Name Surname
Position, Company name
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
Darian Shirazi
Managing Partner
Gradient
Judith Dada
General Partner
Visionaries Club
Ciarán O'Leary
General Partner
BlueYard
Alex Schmitt
Partner
Lightspeed Ventures
Zoé Fabian-Frey
General Partner
Noteus Partners
Regularly Attending FUNDS
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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!
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
2023
2019
2017
2015
2023
2019
2017
2015
2024
2022
2018
2016
2013-14
2024
2022
2018
2016
2013-14
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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