Why you should participate
Meet up-and-coming startups and discover innovative business models at first hand – get into contact with the game changers of tomorrow.
Gain insights into the latest technologies and innovations shaping the future. Keep your finger on the pulse and identify forward-looking investment opportunities.
Connect with corporates, other investors, LPs, technology drivers and people that can add value to your portfolio startups.
What attendees say
Sara Nuru
Entrepreneur, Model & Co-Founder
„You are with like-minded people, who are all passionate about what they do and yes, I am very happy to be here.“
Tillman Schulz
CEO, Founder & Investor MDS Holding
„Take a look to the main stage, all the people. It’s amazing.“
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Andrea Fernandez Fonseca
Head of Data Intelligence, trivago
„The event is inspiring through its authenticity.“
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Benjamin Dammertz
Founder/CEO at FoxBase GmbH
„We have been attending the event for years and have made many valueable contacts there. The best startup event ever!”
Jonas Deichmann
Extreme Athlete & Author
„My most important lesson is: Just do it. That’s exactly what startups do. From that point of view: Super cool atmosphere here!“
Marc Sommer
VP for International Business Development and Operator Partnership at Meta
„It’s a fantastic event that showcases the power of startups and empowers people to actually get together here in the heart of Europe.“
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Hendrik Wüst
Prime Minister NRW
„We in North Rhine-Westphalia with our strong industry are an incredibly good location for young innovators and startups, because together with big industry they find the solutions of the future. That is my firm conviction.“
More Questions?
All important questions about FTF are answered in our FAQs. Do you have any further questions? We are happy to help you.
Martin Fremerey
Event & Project Manager
Christine Curtius
Manager Sales, Sponsoring & International Relations