Founders, we really care for you
At Bits & Pretzels, we put founders first by creating the right conditions for meaningful connections. We open doors and provide the tools and guidance you need to meet the people who will move your business forward—through curated Matchmaking, our Online Platform, and in-person at Summits, Masterclasses, and our Oktoberfest Networking Experiences.
We’re Here to Make
Connecting Easier
Your goal at Bits & Pretzels should be to meet as many relevant people for your business as possible. We give you the tools, spaces, and guidance to make it happen.
70+ Matchmakers Guide Your Bits Journey
A team of skilled and trained networkers
Understand your needs & the startup ecosystem
Professionals in the age of 25 - 50
Multi-cultural and multi-lingual: English, Spanish, Russian, Bulgarian, Italian, Polish, Hungarian, Czech, Slovak, Dutch
Discover How our
Matchmaking Works
We make connecting easy — through Roundtables, Speed Dating, and 1:1 Meetings via our Online Plattform. Just drop by with your goals for the day — we’ll guide, connect, and support you personally.
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Roundtables
Pull up a chair and join the conversation. Jump into moderated roundtable discussions on shared challenges and opportunities in the Bits & Pretzels landscape. Topics range from Fundraising Stories, to Building AI Agent Teams up to Founder Mental Health & Resilience.
No registration needed—just drop by and join in.
No registration needed—just drop by and join in.
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Speed dating
Want to make meaningful connections fast? Speed Dating is your spot. Join sessions that match your needs and interests, and meet people who truly fit. Topics include Women in the Startup Ecosystem, Building Your Network as a Founder and First Investment Speed Dating.
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1:1 Meeting Area
Use our online platform to browse the attendee list and easily schedule meetings with fellow participants, business leaders, and investors ahead of time. Once onsite, meet face-to-face in our dedicated Meeting Area, designed to foster meaningful conversations and new business opportunities.
Join our european networking hub
Founder-first: We design every detail to help you connect with people who can move your business forward.
Human-powered Matchmaking: Our team and curated formats guide you to the right conversations without the noise.
Opportunities at scale: Meet fellow founders, investors, and leaders you won’t find anywhere else in one place.
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!
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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 2026 and beyond.
Join our mission in helping founders shaping a better future.