Berlin Pitchathon
Founders — ready to pitch your startup in front of Berlin’s community builders, investors, and mentors?
After a fully packed and successful Pitchathon in February 2026, we’re back with a bigger, more curated edition.
The Berlin Pitchathon (7th July 2026) brings together the combined power of Andersen Marketing, Pitch Lounge, Founder Institute Berlin, Hive Minds, and CHIC — creating a high‑trust, high‑energy space for founders to pitch, get feedback, and connect with the right people.
Whether you’re validating your idea, raising your first round, or looking for strategic partners — this room is where momentum happens, and innovators show their latest startup ventures.
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No entry fee. Food and drinks at cost price at the Buena Vista Café at the back of the pitching stage - Venue Instagram: @buenavistacafe
Shortlisted startups each have 5 minutes for pitching, then 5 minutes of Q&A with the assembled investors, mentors, and community leaders.
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Co‑Producers
Thomas Andersen — Andersen Marketing | crowdfoods – Food Entrepreneur & Startup Association (FESA)
Marketing strategist and ecosystem connector with deep experience in food innovation and brand acceleration. Thomas supports founders in building good core teams, visibility, and traction.
Ferdinand Mühlhäuser — Founder Institute Berlin | convestec
Director of Founder Institute Berlin and long‑time startup mentor and Business Angel. Ferdinand has guided hundreds of founders through idea validation, early traction, and investor readiness.
Meiraj A.I. — Pitch Lounge | Meiraj.com
Founder of Pitch Lounge and creator of Meiraj AI. Known for producing 100+ pitch events globally and helping founders refine their narrative and investor readiness.
Shruthi Balachandran — Hive Minds | BEEING
Community architects and ecosystem builders focused on creating collaborative spaces for founders. Shruthi connects innovators across Berlin through Hive Minds and BEEING.
🏢 Companies Represented by Co‑Producers & Venue Host:
Andersen Marketing | crowdfoods – Food Entrepreneur & Startup Association (FESA) | Founder Institute Berlin | Pitch Lounge | Meiraj.com | My Guide Berlin | Hive Minds | BEEING | Charlottenburger Innovations-Centrum (CHIC) Berlin | Buena Wista Cafe
Special Thanks:
Ronak Viradiya, an MBA Student and intern-turned-freelancer with Pitch Lounge & My Guide Berlin, helps with the event listing, marketing, and event delivery support on the Berlin Pitchathon event series.
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🚀 For Founders Who Want to Pitch
We are selecting a curated group of founders to pitch live (and shortlisting them on a rolling basis, so apply quickly)
Apply here:
www.pitchlounge.net/berlin-networking#app-form
NOTE: While an attached pitch deck is not a requirement for expressing interest in pitching, it is advisable to attach it to prioritise your application and speed up the shortlisting process - your pitch deck should be sent to Thomas and Jamal Maxey from Pitch Lounge in parallel (and if shortlisted - we will inform you - your final live pitching deck will be required no later than 3rd July to be sent to Thomas).
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🎯 Who Is Welcome to Attend?
Early‑stage founders
Pre‑seed & seed‑stage startups
Founder Institute alumni & applicants
Angel investors
Startup mentors
Community builders
Ecosystem partners
Anyone passionate about Berlin’s startup scene
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🎟️ Observer Registration Details
Available here on Luma (pre-registration and approvals are required before your registration/attendance can be confirmed)
We look forward to your observer registrations!
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Questions? Please email Thomas via [email protected] with any issues.
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Agenda
5.30 Doors Open
6.00 Event Welcome | Co-Producer Intros | Outline of Event Format & Startups
6.10 Pitches & Q&A (Startups 1-5)
7.00 Break
7.15 Pitches & Q&A (Startups 6-10)
8.05 Networking
9.00 End
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Thank You for Your Interest in the Event!
Kind Regards,
Thomas, Ferdinand, Jamal, Shruthi, Ronak, and Meiraj