Get an attractive investment amount for your startup!
STARTUP STADIUM
AT THE FOUNDER SUMMIT 2025
EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY AT THE FOUNDER SUMMIT
Present Your Startup in Front of 8,000 People on April 26, 2025 and win up to
€250,000
Investment
from renowned Angel Investor Christopher Obereder!
Application deadline is March 30, 2025
Application deadline is March 30, 2025
Attention, innovative and ambitious startups!
Are you ready to elevate your business to the next level? The Founder Summit is your golden ticket. This isn't just any startup event; it's a life-changing opportunity to present your vision in front of an impressive audience of 8,000 people, including leading industry experts, investors, and media.
WHAT'S ON OFFER?
Seize this unique chance to showcase your startup on a grand stage in front of an audience of 7,000 people. Your performance could change everything!
The audience determines who advances to the final, thus having the chance for the big win. Convince the crowd and secure your spot in the final!
The winning startup secures an attractive investment amount, to significantly accelerate growth.
WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?
PR boost and scaling of brand awareness
Through our high-reach media partners (startup newspapers, business magazines and major media such as Pro7 and RTL) and influencers, you can reach millions of people.
Networking at the highest level
Make valuable contacts with industry leaders and like-minded people.
PR-Boost und Skalierung der Markenbekanntheit
Durch unsere reichweitenstarken Medienpartner (Startup-Zeitungen, Wirtschaftsblätter, und große Medien, wie Pro7 und RTL) und Influencer erreicht ihr Millionen von Menschen.
Netzwerken auf höchstem Niveau
Knüpft wertvolle Kontakte zu Branchenführern und Gleichgesinnten.
Professional feedback
Gain valuable insights and advice from successful entrepreneurs.
Once in a lifetime experience
Take the opportunity to develop your start-up from a promising idea to market leader.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Exiting business concepts
We are looking for innovative concepts, strong business models, and the potential for significant market impact.
Passionate founding teams
Convince us of your dedication and belief in your startup.
Passionate Teams
Convince us of your dedication and belief in your startup.
Willingness to Scale
We are seeking startups that are ready to grow and can effectively utilize the resources and mentoring.
OUR START-UP STADIUM JURY 2024
Christopher Obereder
Serial entrepreneur, investor, founder of start-up Chris Ventures, Forbes 30 under 30
Dr. Marco Adelt
CLARK founder & startup investor
Christoph Zoeller
Investor and Managing Director and Co-Founder of Instaffo, the reverse recruiting platform for tech positions
Philip Hitschler
CEO of Hitscher International GmbH & Co. KG
THIS IS MORE THAN JUST A COMPETITION
it's a launchpad for the next big thing in the startup world. If you're ready for something great, the Founder Summit is your stage. Don't miss this unique opportunity to lead your startup to success!
Apply now and be part of this incredible journey!
APPLICATION FORM
Fill out the form to apply for the Startup Stage 2025. After the application phase, we will review all applications. We ask for your understanding that this process may take several days, as we naturally want to check the startups thoroughly to find the perfect fit for our format.