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.

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?

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!

"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.

September 29th

Time
Sessions

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
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2022
Capital raised
€170m
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2019
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€58m
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2023
Capital raised
€41m
Exhibited in
2022
Capital raised
€870m
Exhibited in
2023
Capital raised
€28m
Exhibited in
2023
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€17m
Exhibited in
2022
Capital raised
€85.7m
Exhibited in
2019
Capital raised
€230m
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2022
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€98m
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2022
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€115m
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2023
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€13m
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2023
Capital raised
€17.2m
Exhibited in
2019
Capital raised
€510m
Exhibited in
2022
Capital raised
€49.3m

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

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

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

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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