NEXT LEVEL GROWTH
Startup Program
TNW Conference
Where startups scale
Our goal at TNW is to help startups reach the next level through connections, business, and access to capital. Thousands of startups have joined our Startup Program over the past years, and collectively raised more than four billion in funding.
If you are a startup actively looking to raise funding, grow your business, or build awareness, join the TNW Startup Program for optimal exposure to customers, investors, and media for just €800 (earlybird price).
Who can join?
Verified startups that meet these criteria can join the Startup Program.
- Founded between 2014-2021
- Under 200 employees
- Building and marketing your own software/hardware product (no agencies or consultancies)
Why join the Startup Program
Our Startup Program is designed for early and growth stage startups and gives the most bang for your buck. For just €800 (ex VAT) you get:
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TICKETS
Get Business Passes for your team (2 in-person AND 2 digital-only). Enjoy TNW Conference to the max.
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EXHIBIT
Get a one-day booth in the business area OR a two-day digital booth. Demo your product and generate leads.
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MEET INVESTORS
Use our state-of-the-art matchmaking platform to connect and schedule meetings with investors (and clients)
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PITCH ON STAGE
Apply for the Pitch Battle (in-person and digital). Compete in front of investors and media.
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SHARE YOUR STORY
Over 300 media outlets will be attending. Show the world what you've built.
OWN THE STAGE
Pitch Battle
Join the TNW Startup Program and become eligible to compete in the Pitch Battle. Selected startups get the opportunity to Pitch in front of a jury (consisting of media, investors, and industry experts) and TNW's audience. We have two Pitch Battle categories, BOOTSTRAP for early stage startups and SCALE for growth stage startups. Both are held in-person as well as digital, when signing up for the Startup Program you can decide wether you prefer to join in-person or digital.
ALEXANDER WEBER
CHIEF GROWTH OFFICER - N26 (ALUMNI STARTUP PROGRAM)
One of the best events to meet your customers, potential partners and investors, all in one place.
INVESTOR MATCHMAKING
It's a match
Secure quality meetings at TNW Conference. With our hybrid setup you can schedule meetings in-person as well as online regardless of in which fashion you are joining.
Join the Startup Program to schedule meetings with investors and potential clients prior to the event. Last year, we had 3,800 meetings scheduled between startups and investors, and over 40,000 business meetings in total.
Ideal for dealmakers
It's all about Deal Flow
TNW Conference is the place to do deals, whether it is to grow your sales pipeline, your next funding round, a strategic investor or an M&A deal.
A wide range of dealmakers (VC's, CVC's, LP's, PE's, Wealth funds, Pension funds, Bankers, M&A advisors, lawyers, and corporate development teams) are attending TNW Conference to look for deal flow and enhance existing relationships.
So, put yourself in deal modus and start building the relationships with your next clients, investors, banker, lawyer, and future buyer.
Dealmakers
Returning dealmakers to increase their deal flow
