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TNW for Startups key dates

Regular price ends Ended
Pitch Battle deadline Ended
Pitch Battle shortlist Ended
Investor Handbook inclusion Ended
TNW Conference Ends Jun 20

TNW exists to multiply the growth trajectories of startups.

TNW for Startups offers you the opportunity to grow, scale and generate visibility for your business at Europe’s leading tech festival.

Showcase your startup in front of investors, change-makers and potential customers.

Got questions about the Startup Package? Get in touch - our team is here to help!

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Why TNW for Startups?

Our startup packages are designed for companies in their early and growth stages, and come with 3 General Attendee Passes. But there is more...

Meet investors
Get a head start on deal-making with access to the Venture Hub, and schedule 1:1 meetings with investors, prospects, and clients.
Build your brand
Show off your product by participating in our Tech Tours and Pitch Battles to raise your profile.
Network
Connect with fellow founders, investors and corporates with your own startup pod and our calendar of side events.
Content insights
Join our content program to learn the tricks of the trade from leading startup pioneers and top-tier investors.

TNW for Startups criteria

To qualify for our Startup Program, your company must be between bootstrapped to seed stage funding, i.e. self-funded or at your first formal round of external funding up until Series A.

All companies must have been founded between 2018-2024, employ under 100 people and build or market software or hardware products.

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TNW for Startups program perks

Access

3x General Attendee Passes (valued at €2,970)
1 Day exhibit pod, 1x1m
Onboarding calls to help you get the most out of TNW
Opportunity to join exclusive Ask the Expert sessions

Funding

Access to Venture Hub for 1:1 meetings with investors onsite
Access to Virtual Office Hours with investors pre-event
AI-powered matchmaking with investors and clients
Startup Profile included in pre-event Investor Handbook

Visibility

Logo placement as a Startup on the TNW Conference website
Opportunity to apply to compete in 3 minute Pitch Battle
Access to industry-specific Tech Tours and Meetups

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Battle it out on the pitch floor

How can I participate in the Pitch Battle?

TNW Conference offers startups the best platform to kickstart their growth, and what better way than through the Pitch Battle? Get in front of investors, industry leaders, media and tech enthusiasts as you present how your startup is shaking up its industry.

Our pitch battle contestants for 2025 have now been selected. If you have any questions please reach out to startups@thenextweb.com

Key dates to keep in mind

May 9: Pitch Battle application deadline ✅
May 26: Shortlist selection announcement ✅
June 20: Pitch Battle Final

Meet the 2025 Pitch Battle Finalists

Artem Gryshchenko

Senior Business and Strategy Analyst, Adevinta

It was an amazing experience. We had an incredible booth. We were really present in the moment. I saw many participants interested in our brand, what we do, and, most importantly, our mission.

Your Startup journey

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1. Application approved

Congratulations! Your application has been accepted! Keep an eye out for updates from our program manager on next steps and upcoming milestones.
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2. Onboarding

Filling in your profile is the best way to increase your visibility at TNW. Complete your onboarding form early to be first on the list for investors to review.
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3. Choose your adventure

You can enhance your time onsite by applying for our pitch battles, or joining our industry-themed tech tours and meetups onsite.
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4. Prepare for onsite

Confirm your pod allocation and make sure it's set up to make an impression. We know that our side events are a key focus for investors, so make sure you sign up early!
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5. Join Virtual Office Hours

Want to start networking before you get onsite? Join our Virtual Office Hours online to break the ice with investors and kick off conversations early.
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6. Join us at TNW Conference!

TNW Conference is Europe’s leading tech festival, and we can’t wait to welcome you onsite! Look out for highlighted sessions and our top recommended side events for founders.

Meet the 2025 Startups & Scaleups attending

Meet the 2025 investors

Pitch your startup to Europe’s top investors! TNW Conference has attracted many leading VCs and angel investors over the years who are actively seeking their next big opportunity. Your chance to connect with investors who can fuel your growth is just one conversation away.

Meet our alumni

Join the ranks of Europe's most successful tech startups! TNW Conference has been a launchpad for many fastest-growing brands that skyrocketed after their TNW debut. Your journey to global scale could start here—are you ready?

Vonage
USA
Capital raised: $597M Participated in the conference in 2018
Sendbird
USA
Capital raised: $220.7M Participated in the conference in 2022
Happn
Spain
Capital raised: $22M Participated in the conference in 2018
Waze
Israel
Capital raised: $67.1M Participated in the conference in 2012
Prezi
Hungary
Capital raised: $72.8M Participated in the conference in 2012
Laundryheap
UK
Capital raised: £5.4M Participated in the conference in 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024
Payaut
The Netherlands
Capital raised: €11.6M Participated in the conference in 2022 and 2023
We.vestr
The Netherlands
Capital raised: €2.2M Participated in the conference in 2021, 2022, and 2023
Wise
UK
Capital raised: $1.3 billion Participated in the conference in 2023
Storyblok
Austria
Capital raised: $138.1M Participated in the conference in 2022
Bolt Mobility
Estonia
Capital raised: $2.3B Participated in the conference in 2018
Aircall
France
Capital raised: $237.6M Participated in the conference in 2022