Funding The Future

An exclusive Venture Capital Night for AI, Deep Tech, Defense and Space.

​Join us for an exclusive evening bringing together investors, founders and key players from the AI, Deep Tech, Defense and Space ecosystems during the week of Bits & Pretzels 2026 in Munich.

• ​Investor Insights — Hear directly from leading investors about what they are looking for, where they see the biggest opportunities, and what is shaping the next generation of technology.
• Networking — Meet founders and industry experts from some of Europe's most exciting technology ecosystems.
• Drinks & Party — Wrap up the evening with drinks, good conversations and a night out with the Munich VC community.

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Featuring:
TT49, Alpine Space Ventures, Freiraum Ventures

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​Agenda

• ​6:00 PM - Doors Open & Welcome Drinks
• 6:45 PM - Welcome & Opening Remarks, Dr. Martin Böttger & Tobias Rodehau, Attorneys & Partners, SKW Schwarz
• From University to Venture: What Makes a Startup Investable?, David Photien, Founding Partner, Freiraum Ventures
• Building the Space Industrial Base in Europe & the US, Joram Voelklein, Founding Partner, Alpine Space Ventures
• Unlocking Research Potential: Deep Tech Startups Made in Germany, Matthias Keckl, Managing Partner, TT49 | FTTF
• ​7:30 PM - Networking & Drinks, Connect with investors, founders, and key players from the startup ecosystem