Fundraise.Pitch.Connect.Repeat.
Warsaw is becoming the Silicon Valley of CEE. Founders and engineers from PL, UA, BY, EE, LV, LT, and beyond are gathering here to build world-class products. This journey involves engaging with users, refining products, and making connections across borders. During our meetup, you'll have the opportunity to network with people from different countries, pitch your ideas, and secure potential funding.
On June 6th, Ū Hub, Fundraising Hackers, and SMOK Ventures are hosting a fundraising meetup at Google Campus. Join key ecosystem players and top founders for an evening of collaboration and rock'n'roll.
Why you can't miss this event:
⚔️Startup Elevator Pitch Battle. Experience the thrill as startups from CEE deliver pitches in a one-minute combat format. The audience chooses the winners! The top startups will receive prizes and potential funding opportunities. Ready to rumble? Apply for the Pitch Battle here. We'll select the top startups for participation in the coming week. No worries if you're not raising yet — treat this as a fun way to tell others about what you're building.
💸VC Pitches. Catch top funds like SMOK Ventures, ULTRA.VC, Zubr Capital, and more as they pitch their funds and reveal what they're looking for. It's a great opportunity to connect with leading investors in person.
👨💻"Pre-seed to seed fundraising hacks and fuckups". No bullshit talk packed with advice from experienced founders: what worked, what didn't, and a summary of their fundraising experience. Connect with founders/investors across ecosystems. We're the only event that made it a goal to equally bring in people from PL, UA, BY, EE, LV, and LT ecosystems. It's time to get out of your usual bubble.
These founders have collectively raised or contributed to over $50M across multiple pre-seed/seed rounds:
— Jacek Migdał: CEO of Quesma and former Senior Director of Software Engineering at Sumo Logic.
— Rad Dembkowski: Serial founder turned VC, raising his stealth AI fund; formerly led tech at YC/non-YC scaleups (Flower and Wellbee/Autumn8).
— Lech Kaniuk is a Polish entrepreneur and angel investor renowned for his contributions to the startup ecosystems in Poland and Sweden. He co-founded SunRoof, a company that specializes in innovative solar roofs.
— Natallia Miranchuk: Founder of the startup Soula, which provides psycho-emotional support for women. She was recently named one of the top 20 Women in Tech in Cyprus by Forbes.
🍻🏎Speed networking. Meet the right people quickly in a fun and relaxed format.
This is the event for:
— Founders seeking funds to elevate their projects
— Investors and business angels hunting for the next unicorn in СEE
— Entrepreneurs looking for co-founders or Partners for new ventures
— IT professionals aiming to expand their network
We care a lot about curation networking is always better when everyone around you is not there for a free pizza/to kill their evening. In our previous events, we tested the "minimal registration fee" model for an equivalent of a couple of coffees and it worked well, so we're also rolling with it here.
Secure your spot now and ensure you take advantage of this opportunity to pitch, connect, and fundraise. This event is a must-attend for anyone serious about startup success in CEE.
Partners of the event: REVERA Polska, Around Studio, Estonian Embassy, and more secret ecosystem partners!
Fundraise. Pitch. Connect. Repeat.