FS 2025 | Demo day

​Powered by BADideas.fund x Investment and Development Agency of Latvia x Investment and Tourism Agency of Riga.

​🗓️ Friday, October 24, 2025
🕕 Doors open @ 17:00, event starts @ 18:00, wrap up by 23:00
📍 DraugiemGroup Office, Ojāra Vācieša iela 6B, Riga

​Join us as we celebrate the grand finale of Fundraising School 3.0 - where almost 100 early-stage founders from across Central and Eastern Europe have spent the past two months perfecting their fundraising skills.

​Now, the top 7 startups take the stage to pitch in front of investors, ecosystem partners, and the broader startup community - followed by networking, awards, and an afterparty you won’t want to miss.

​🗓️ Event Agenda

​17:00–18:00 — Arrival & networking
18:00–18:15 — Welcome words from the Fundraising School team, partners & Riga City Mayor
18:15–18:30 — Special performance by Riga Queer Choir
18:30–19:30 — Top 7 startup pitches
19:30–19:50 — Reverse pitches from select investors
19:50–20:20 — Awarding the winning pitches & final announcements
20:20–23:00 — Afterparty with DJ Pulss

​🎟️ Who should attend:

​Investors, angels, ecosystem builders, media, and anyone excited about the future of CEE startups. Registration is mandatory as spots are limited.

​📸 Note: The event will be photographed and filmed by the organizers and partners. By registering, you consent to the use of this material for marketing and communications purposes.

​Come for the pitches. Stay for the people. Leave inspired.

​✨ Hosted by BADideas.fund in collaboration with LIAA, RITA, HubSpot, and Make.