THURSDAY GATHERING #32 Pitch to Purchase. Road to Exist.

​Join us for THURSDAY GATHERING #32: Pitch to Purchase. Road to EXIST, a dynamic after-work event where Berlin’s entrepreneurial energy meets real funding opportunities. This edition dives into the world of startup pitching, early-stage funding, and the journey from idea to investment — all in one inspiring evening.

​Whether you’re a founder ready to pitch, an aspiring entrepreneur exploring funding paths, or an investor scouting the next big thing, this Thursday Gathering connects you with the people and programs that make innovation happen.

​💡 This week’s highlights:

​🎤 NORTH STAR EUROPE BERLIN PITCH NIGHT 🕕 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Own the stage at the North Star Europe Startup Pitch Night — the Berlin stop on the road to one of Europe’s largest startup competitions. Hosted by North Star × GITEX Europe, this is where pitches turn into partnerships, and ideas into investments. Meet top founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders including: • Ewa Geresz – Interim Director, Venture Café Berlin • Sinan Arslan – Managing Director, SIBB (Digitalverband Berlin-Brandenburg) • Urte Zahn – Coach for Female Founders of Tech Startups

​💰 The night that could change everything — with the chance to unlock: • Up to €2M in equity investment • Inclusion in the Global 100 Dealbook • Access to corporate partners, investors, and the GITEX Universe

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​🚀 Road to EXIST: Prepare Your Start-up Funding Application Dreaming of launching your startup? The EXIST Business Start-up Grant offers up to €150,000 in seed funding — if you know how to make your application stand out.

​Led by Zukunft.Gründen – the Startup Center of Nürtingen-Geislingen University (HfWU) – this hands-on session will show you how to: • Structure a successful EXIST application • Avoid common pitfalls and highlight key strengths • Present your idea convincingly to evaluators • Leverage university and accelerator support

​Get expert insights from those who’ve guided founders through successful EXIST applications — and start your own funding journey right here.

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​✨ What to Expect: • Inspiring talks, pitches, and expert-led sessions • A welcoming, drop-in environment — stay 30 minutes or all evening • Networking with local and international changemakers • Food, drinks, and great conversations that spark collaboration

​🎟️ Free entry | Open to all

Full agenda available on venturecafeberlin.org