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Unlock tailored opportunities at Bits & Pretzels: strengthen your network, secure capital, and generate leads as a startup founder.

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Limited to
5,000
‍attendees
Some events are simply to big?

5,000 attendees is the perfect size. We value quality over quantity for your perfect network experience.
15,000+
Founder-Investor Meetings*
You want to meet investors? This is the place.

Investors come to Bits & Pretzels to hunt for hot startups. Pack your day with meetings and have the most efficient three days of your year.
*numbers based on bits22 event app data.
3.4bn €
raised after bits22*
Top founders come to Bits & Pretzels year after year.

They know that once a year all their peers and investors meet in Munich. A can't miss opportunity.
*amount raised amongst startups exhibiting & speaking at bits22
390bn €
of assets under management
3-days in Munich during the Oktoberfest.

There is no better way to catch up with fellow VCs, LPs, and Founders from seed stage to unicorn status.

Startup
exhibition

Are you a startup looking to establish yourself in the market?‍

‍Then Startup Exhibition is your ideal opportunity. Network with key stakeholders and investors. It is your chance to gain an early competitive advantage for your company.

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A BREEDING GROUND
FOR SUCCESS

You are in excellent company. Those are just some of the many startups that have been boosted by exhibiting at #bits in their early days. Today everyone knows them. Use your chance to follow their footsteps.

Exhibited in 2022
Capital raised $649.8m

Exhibited in 2018
Capital raised $159.5m

Exhibited in 2022
Capital raised $351.5m

Exhibited in 2022
Capital raised $239.1m

Exhibited in 2019
Capital raised $495.8m

Exhibited in 2019
Capital raised $112.1m

Exhibited in 2019
Capital raised $162.8m

Exhibited in 2019
Capital raised $195.3m

Exhibited in 2022
Capital raised $44m

Exhibited in 2019
Capital raised $225.6m

Exhibited in 2019
Capital raised $58m

Exhibited in 2017
Capital raised $64.2m

Exhibited in 2019
Capital raised $529.3m

Exhibited in 2019
Capital raised $724.3m

Exhibited in 2019
Capital raised $349.2m

Startup Pitch
Competition

  1. Get in front of 1,500+ leading angels and VCs.
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    Over the last years, the winner of the Bits & Pretzels pitch competition got approached by over 30 venture capital firms.
  2. Receive a massive media coverage in front of hundreds of journalists when reaching the finale.
  3. Shine bright at the Center Stage of Bits & Pretzels Founders Festival in front of 5,000 people and the highest profile jury.
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attending
investors

Get your name

in the book

Our newly introduced Startup Book is what investors craved for.
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All the data on the exhibiting startups has been featured in the startup book. A comprehensive list of data provided to 1,000+ attending investors.
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Now is your chance to get your name in the 2024 edition.

Startup Exhibition

Table Captain meetings

Join a Table Captain at the world-famous Oktoberfest celebration, where you'll have the opportunity to connect with industry leaders and engage in inspiring discussions over a cold bier.

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Munich, Germany
29. Sept - 1 Oct, 2024

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