The K5 Future Retail Conference is once again bringing startups to the big stage this year. D2C and retailtech startups from Munich and across Germany are invited to apply for the Startup Pitches 2026 by May 16th.
From the submissions, a total of ten startups will be selected to pitch their ideas on June 23rd and 24th at the K5 Future Retail Conference 2026 in Berlin. Two winners, one retail startup and one tech startup, will then be awarded prizes.
Visibility and contacts
For young startups, the value of participation lies primarily in the reach of the format. Those who appear on the K5 stage reach an audience over two conference days that can be relevant to the further development of their company. This includes potential Investors, potential customers and companies from the retail sector.
D2C and retailtech startups in particular can use the pitch stage to refine their concept, initiate new conversations and increase their visibility in the e-commerce ecosystem.
Jury of investors and industry experts
The jury members come from the venture capital, e-commerce, and startup sectors. For the participating startups, this increases the relevance of the feedback and the contacts that can arise from the pitch.
This year's jury includes
- Sherin Maruhn of Nova Ventures,
- Florian Heinemann from Project A,
- Simon Schneider from Neoteqvc,
- Julian Rauch from Founders League,
- Lucy Larbi von Aidia,
- Björn Jopen from Jale,
- Monique Hoell from Walter Phoenix Capital,
- Jochen Krisch from Exciting Commerce,
- Kristina Schreiner from Better Ventures,
- Laura Raggl from Roi Ventures and
- Carsten Puschmann from Scale Now Ventures.
Munich-based startups that want to take to the K5 stage in Berlin in June can still apply until May 16th. apply here.
