"When Personio was still young we exhibited three times. Going out and speaking to potential clients and talents was key for our growth."
GET YOUR TICKET FOR #BITS25
29 Sep - 01 Oct 2025 
Trade Fair Grounds & Oktoberfest
€1999 exkl. MwSt
€999
Price guaranteed for: 00:00:00
Price guaranteed for: 00:00:00
Who is this ticket for?▼
You are a founder or employee of a VC, private equity company, accelerator, incubator OR
You are a Business Angel
69.5% of tickets sold
Limited to 7,500 Tickets total
What does my ticket include?▼
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THOUSANDS OF DEALS STARTED AT BITS & PRETZELS
€700m
Capital raised
€85.7m
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€870m
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€170m
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€58m
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€41m
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€28m
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€230m
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THAT'S WHAT INVESTORS SAY:
ATTENDING LPs
WHAT MAKES BITS SPECIAL
"Bits & Pretzels was planned and structured so well. We didn't feel overwhelmed, tired, or anything like that at any moment-we were simply experiencing experiences."
"I would recommend everyone to try it out not just once, but for 2, 3, 4 years to also build up a certain network within the event."
"I really liked the atmosphere. Even though we were doing business, there was some art all around - people dancing, singing, and playing music."
3 REASONS WHY GOING TO
BITS IS WORTH IT
1
EFFICIENT ACCESS TO STARTUPS
All relevant founders are in one place. You know in advance which startups, investors, and partners will attend, making it easy to plan targeted, efficient meetings over three days.
2
EUROPE'S LEADING GP-LP EVENT
The Investor Summit provides the focused setting for Europe's largest GP-LP gathering, while the entire Bits & Pretzels festival offers additional opportunities to build relationships and explore partnerships.
3
DEALS IN A ONE-OF-A-KIND SETTING
Only at Bits & Pretzels will you find our exclusive Oktoberfest format - a setting unlike any other conference, where conversations naturally evolve into future opportunities.
FAQ
Your Investor Ticket is eligible for the full three-day experience of Bits & Pretzels from September 29th till October 1st, 2025. Furthermore it grants you exclusive access to the Investor Summit area within the Bits & Pretzels Festival, including it's stages , lounges, and networking area. This area is exclusively accessible by Investor and LP ticket holders. The Investor Summit Program happens at September 29th.
We recommend business casual attire for the Summit. This ensures a professional yet comfortable environment for networking. Dress to impress while feeling at ease. Many participants also elect to wear Bavarian Tracht (Lederhosen for men and Dirndl for females) - so of course feel free to join in tracht!
Munich weather in September generally has a high of 20°C (68°F) and a low of 10°C (50°F). Check closer to the event for updated weather forecasts.
Munich weather in September generally has a high of 20°C (68°F) and a low of 10°C (50°F). Check closer to the event for updated weather forecasts.
The Festival lasts for 3 days from 29 September- 1 October 2025.
The first two days happen at the ICM Munich - the international congress center of the Messe Munich (Messegelände, 81823 München).
At the third day 7,500 attendees gather at the original Munich Oktoberfest at Festhalle Schottenhamel for the Table Captain networking.
To fully experience everything Bits & Pretzels has to offer, plan to arrive Sunday, September 28th. A full day of programming begins on Monday, September 29th at 8:30 AM. The official program ends Wednesday, October 1st at 12:00 PM.
The first two days happen at the ICM Munich - the international congress center of the Messe Munich (Messegelände, 81823 München).
At the third day 7,500 attendees gather at the original Munich Oktoberfest at Festhalle Schottenhamel for the Table Captain networking.
To fully experience everything Bits & Pretzels has to offer, plan to arrive Sunday, September 28th. A full day of programming begins on Monday, September 29th at 8:30 AM. The official program ends Wednesday, October 1st at 12:00 PM.
Tickets are non‑refundable, but re-assigning your ticket to someone else until two weeks before the event is easy. The new ticket holder must match the ticket category to ensure a smooth handover; otherwise, the exchange may be denied.
If you’ve found someone to take your place, simply use the link in the email you received after your purchase to make the transfer (Pro Tip: search for “Vivenu” in your email program).
If you’ve found someone to take your place, simply use the link in the email you received after your purchase to make the transfer (Pro Tip: search for “Vivenu” in your email program).
After purchasing the tickets you can assign each ticket to different owners by personalizing them. Please make sure to use an individual email address for every user. Additionally, you can forward the tickets to the respective attendees for personalization.
Most of the meetings are booked already prior to the event, right after we’ve opened our Online Platform for Matchmaking, which will go live up to 4 weeks before the event.
- This is how you plan your visit ahead of time:
- Discover any registered visitors, startups or investors, based on your search criteria
- Book and manage 1:1 meetings
- Connect with prospective attendees in the Meeting Area.
- Chat with people directly prior before meeting
Journalist tickets are intended for journalists and editorial members of the press. We have a limited number of passes available, and therefore prioritize outlets with a significant following and journalists who show a track record of writing about startups, technology, or venture capital. Freelancers, podcasters, bloggers, and other individual contributors are also welcome to apply but will be screened more thoroughly for relevance. Please apply here: Accreditation Form Communications and PR professionals and non-editorial employees of media companies are kindly advised to purchase an Attendee Pass.
The MUNICH International Airport is the closest airport, being a 30-40 minute car ride to the ICM Conference Center. It is well connected with direct flights to all major European cities. as well as to major destinations in the US and Asia.
It's wise to plan your visit as fast as possible after you got your ticket to make sure that you can book the accomodation of your choice.
It's wise to plan your visit as fast as possible after you got your ticket to make sure that you can book the accomodation of your choice.