Curt Gunsenheimer joined IRIS in 2002 as Partner. He became Managing Partner in 2019, leading the firm's growth investments across Europe and beyond. Curt has 30 years of experience in finance and tech growth investment, with an expertise on tech infrastructure & enterprise software, SaaS, and fintech. Prior to joining IRIS, Curt worked at Goldman Sachs and Robertson Stephens where he focused on software and technology investments. Based between London and San Francisco, he has helmed and participated in a number of pioneering tech IPOs across Europe and the USA, including cross-border M&A transactions. Curt also worked at MIT on its entrepreneurship and technology spin-out programs. He's invested and supported in tech companies such as Talend, Kyriba, Jedox, OpenX-change, ArangoDB, Mister-Auto.com, Varoptic, VoxMobili, Oodrive, Alyotech, Genesys Conferencing, and EVS Broadcast Equipment. Curt holds a master’s degree in Business from the ESSEC School of Management (Paris, France) and an MBA from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Boston, USA).
Briefings
In the briefing, you’ll receive all essential information about the event and its surroundings — everything you need to feel well-prepared and confident throughout the experience.
Your Agenda
Social Media Graphics
Share it on social media to announce your role at Bits & Pretzels 2025 and tag #Bits25. If you want to get the most out of this, here are our tips to boost reach & engagement:
- Add the Hashtag #bits25 and mention @Bits&Pretzels so we can interact with your content.
- Mention any fellow speaker/table captains who are also attending
- Mention what companies/people you are excited to meet at Bits
Your Ticket
Your ticket grants access to all three days of the event.
Please use the exclusive VIP/Speaker check-in at Entrance West (badge collection with ticket + valid ID).
Note: short waiting times may occur on Monday morning.
Your Presentation
1. Presentation File:
- Keynote file 16:9 (1920x1080px) or PowerPoint file (.pptx, 1920x1080px).
- Please make sure all fonts and videos are embedded within the file, if applicable.
2. PDF File:
- A PDF version of your presentation with all fonts embedded.
3. Fonts:
- Any custom fonts used in your presentation (please include the font files).
4. Videos:
- All videos included in the presentation must also be provided separately.
- Format: 16:9 aspect ratio, 1920x1080px (Full HD).
- File type: MP4 or .m4v.
This is necessary to allow our technical team to review and test the presentations in advance.
More for You
Hotel
We’ve taken care of your accomodation — enjoy a comfortable stay at one of our selected partner hotels near the venue.
Shuttle
Enjoy complimentary shuttle service between the conference and event venues — reserved for our VIP guests.
Tracht
We’ve got your traditional bavarian attire covered — find all details here about your Dirndl or Lederhosen.
Your Contact Person
Carmen Specht
Christine Bruckschlögl
Ann-Kathrin Kühnle