

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.