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The 10 Hottest Startup Events In Europe 2025
As startup founders in Europe, you’re well aware that connecting with investors and securing capital is crucial for growth. In a world where online meetings have become the norm, there’s still no substitute for face-to-face connections at key events. Forbes has compiled a list of the top 10 hottest startup events in Europe for 2025 to help your journey.
**1. Investor Office Hours (various locations)**
We’re starting with this unique service that allows startups to schedule one-on-one meetings with leading investors, making connections a bit easier.
**2. TechBBQ (Copenhagen, Denmark – August 27-28)**
TechBBQ brings together startup founders, corporates, and investors from the Nordics. It’s an opportunity to connect with innovative startups, explore emerging trends, and network in a welcoming atmosphere.
**3. The Drop (Malmö, Sweden – September 15-17)**
The Drop is a climate tech event that does things differently. Attendees are carefully selected and kept anonymous until after the event, shifting focus from matchmaking to serendipitous meetings.
**4. Bits & Pretzels (Munich, Germany – September 29-1 October)**
This festival combines keynotes, workshops, startup pitches, and Oktoberfest networking experience. It’s an informal yet effective setting for startups to engage with investors among the 7,500 attendees.
**5. WebSummit (Lisbon, Portugal – November 10-13)**
Web Summit in Lisbon is widely recognized for attracting a diverse range of investors from around the world. Startups have extensive opportunities to pitch, network, and schedule meetings using its highly regarded matchmaking app.
**6. Slush (Helsinki, Finland – November 19-20)**
Slush is celebrated for its vibrant energy and high-caliber venture capitalists attending. The event offers numerous opportunities for connection with investors during the two-day experience.
Here are the remaining four events:
**7. Founders Factory Summit (London, UK – Date TBC)**
A leading startup community hosting a summit featuring keynotes from founders of successful startups and VCs, and networking opportunities to connect with like-minded entrepreneurs and investors
**8. Nordic Startup Conference (Stockholm, Sweden – Date TBC)**
This event focuses on the Nordics’ entrepreneurial ecosystem, connecting founders with venture capitalists and corporate innovation teams
**9. Web Summit’s Lisbon Week (Lisbon, Portugal – November 7-11)**
A week of workshops, keynotes, and startup pitches, focusing on AI, climate tech, and more, offering a chance to engage with global investors.
**10. Berlin Startup Festival (Berlin, Germany – Date TBC)**
This festival aims at fostering the European startup ecosystem by bringing together startups, corporates, and investors for networking opportunities
As startup founders in Europe, connecting with investors is crucial. Attending these events can be a game-changer, offering a chance to secure funding, form partnerships, or merely expand your network.
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