THURSDAY GATHERING #49 Secure Your Next Round
TO REGISTER GO TO: venturecafeberlin.gatherus.app
This Gathering is designed to equip tech founders with actionable insights into public funding, government relations, and venture capital fundraising—helping you navigate the financial landscape with confidence and clarity.
Sessions
MENTOR HOURS: Public Affairs & Government Relations for Startups
Time: 17:00 – 20:00
Description: Get guidance from a seasoned public affairs and social impact advisor on navigating government relations, regulation, and stakeholder engagement. Learn how to position your venture for sustainable growth and meaningful social impact while understanding the policy landscape that shapes startup success.
Speaker: Caroline King, Senior Advisor, Berlin Global Advisors
Public Funding Demystified: Landscape, Applications, and What to Expect
Time: 17:30 – 18:15
Description: A founder-friendly workshop that breaks down public funding for tech startups in Berlin and across Europe. Gain practical knowledge on funding applications, evaluation criteria, budgeting, and the full grant cycle. Learn what it really takes to secure funding and manage reporting obligations while maximizing your growth strategy.
Speaker: Anaita Azizi, Public Funding Manager
Freedom, Innovation, Prosperity: The Secrets of Success in the Digital Era
Time: 18:15 – 19:00
Description: Explore the forces shaping the technological future, from AI-driven global competition to the role of the state in innovation. Understand why Europe is lagging in the startup race and what lessons can be drawn from the successes of Silicon Valley, Estonia, Israel, and Singapore.
Speakers: Zoltán Cséfalvay, Head of Centre for Next Technological Futures, Mathias Corvinus Collegium, Budapest; Marcell Dengi, Group Head of Business Development (Quantum x DreamJobs)
Reality-Check: Brutal Truths I Learned In 10 Years Of VC Fundraising
Time: 19:00 – 19:45
Description: A practical workshop for first-time founders on the realities of venture capital fundraising. Learn how VCs evaluate startups, perform readiness checks, conduct investor outreach, pitch effectively, and close a round. Discover recurring patterns of successful founders and the strategies that generate momentum in securing capital.
Speaker: Erdinç Koç, Head, MTH Accelerator
🎟️ Free & open to all
Full agenda will be announced at venturecafeberlin.org