NXTUP Networking & Startups Event

​NXTUP is Zürich's refreshingly authentic networking event where the startup scene comes together for real connections and meaningful conversations. Whether you're looking for co-founders, investors, new users, business partners, or just want to hang with cool and like-minded people, this is where it happens. Skip the outreach, cold emails, and cold calling and get to talk with people right away while staying up to date on the Swiss startup scene.

​What makes this different?

​❌ No business bla bla, no LinkedIn speak, no corporate jargon, no "yeah, sounds good" followed by radio silence

​✅ Direct, effective conversations that actually matter to YOU, plus good vibes and genuine fun

​🎤 Startup pitchers:

• ​Viktor Redecker: Founder @ Papiria
  Drowning in documents, missing deadlines, can't find anything? Viktor built something that fixes this chaos. Attendees get an exclusive promo code!

• ​Giulio Novelli: Founder @ Closewise
  Giulio and his team solve a common headache in hospitality: manually checking that sales, payments, and bank deposits all match. Their AI-powered platform automates this, saving time and hassle for venues still doing it by hand.

• ​Edoardo D’Arpa: Founder @ FaroRisk
  Edoardo and his team help mid-market companies quickly understand how global risks impact their supply chains, delivering fast, personalised intelligence when it matters most.

• ​Dr. Rebekka Hofmann: CEO @ HLTHY
  Your smartwatch tracks everything, but what does it actually mean for your health? Rebekka's team cracked the code between data and real preventive care.

​🎤 Investor insights:

• ​Vitaly Podoplelov: Founder, Entrepreneur & Investor in Multiple Companies
  This session offers a unique look into investor decision-making through side-by-side startup comparisons, analyzing factors like business models, USPs, and market positioning. Afterward, Vitaly will answer questions about investment criteria and investor priorities.

• ​Maurice Staeheli: Founder, Entrepreneur & Investor
  As former program manager at Venturelab, one of Switzerland’s largest startup incubators, Maurice has seen thousands of pitch decks and gained deep insights into what institutional investors look for. Combined with his experience as a private investor, he offers a unique perspective on startup success and investment.

​Our list of presenters is complete now. ✅

​🚀 Want to pitch your startup? Our program is full for this event, but feel free to send your pitch deck (or a short description) to ervin.sivic@gmail.com for consideration at future events. No need for a polished final version, just enough for us to understand the problem you're solving, your industry, and what phase you're in. Selected pitchers get free tickets. To qualify, you need an MVP, working prototype, or tangible traction. If you're still at the idea stage or vibe-coding, this isn't the right fit yet.

​🌍 Language: Presentations in English, but connect with people however you want.

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​Come for the quality startups, stay for the connections that actually lead somewhere.