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.
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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
Experience all benefits on-event
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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

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.
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Agenda

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

speakers 2025

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Sven Strohband

Managing Director

Khosla Ventures

Marcus Brennecke

Institutional Partner & Chairman EQT Foundation

EQT Partners

Franziska Kayser

Partner, Head of European TMT

KKR

Andrei Brasoveanu

Partner

Accel

Julia Thiele-Schürhoff

Entrepreneur & Impact Investor

Juluna

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

Dr. Hendrik Brandis

Co-Founder & Partner

Earlybird Venture Capital

Justinas Milasauskas

Investment Manager

Willgrow

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

Jan Schönfeld

Senior Principal

Cinven

Michele Attisani

Co-Founder & CBO

FACE IT

Mark Schmitz

Managing Partner

equation AG

Manuel Grossmann

Founding Partner

Amino Collective

Jamie Elliott

General Partner

Upside VC

Dr. Ricardo Schaefer

Partner

Zone II Ventures

Fabian von Trotha

Managing Partner

Dieter von Holtzbrinck Ventures

Dr. Helder Schnittker

German qualified attorney, Certified tax attorney

YPOG

Dr. Julian Albrecht

German qualified attorney

YPOG

Dr. Saskia Bong

German qualified attorney

YPOG

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.

FAQ

What's included in my ticket?

Your Investor Ticket is eligible for the full three-day experience of Bits & Pretzels from September 29th till October 1st, 2025. Furthermore it grants you exclusive access to the Investor Summit area within the Bits & Pretzels Festival, including it's stages , lounges, and networking area. This area is exclusively accessible by Investor and LP ticket holders. The Investor Summit Program happens at September 29th.

When should I arrive?

Plan to arrive Sunday, September 28th, to fully experience everything Bits & Pretzels has to offer. A full day of programming begins on Monday, September 29th at 8:30 AM. While the Investor Summit only lasts one day, your ticket is eligible for the full three-day event. The official program ends Wednesday, October 1st at 12:00 PM.

What airport should I fly in?

The MUNICH International Airport is the closest airport, being a 30-40 minute car ride to the ICM Conference Center. It is well connected with direct flights to all major European cities. as well as to major destinations in the US and Asia.

What is the appropriate attire for the summit?

We recommend business casual attire for the Summit. This ensures a professional yet comfortable environment for networking. Dress to impress while feeling at ease. Many participants also elect to wear Bavarian Tracht (Lederhosen for men and Dirndl for females) - so of course feel free to join in tracht!

Munich weather in September generally has a high of 20°C (68°F) and a low of 10°C (50°F). Check closer to the event for updated weather forecasts.

What is the right ticket for me?

The Investor Summit is exclusively for investors & LP ticket holders. If you’re a business angel or part of a VC, PE, accelerator, or incubator, the ticket category „Investor” is the correct one. 5The „LP” ticket is limited to individuals from qualifying institutional LPs, including pension funds, endowments, foundations, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, fund of funds, development finance institutions, and family offices. You need to apply for a complimentary „LP” ticket. To qualify for free attendance, you need to be a member of the investment team and your primary focus needs to be investing in other funds.

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