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A "near-deal" with Jan Marsalek in the south of Moscow, pitching 80 times and still being left without funding, or being offered \u20ac50 twice after a successful investor meeting. The founders' experiences at Bits & Pretzels are both exciting and instructive. We asked around at the startup fair and, in addition to a 60-second pitch, had our interviewees talk about their experiences in a question-and-answer session. Brief and concise. Just like the concept of Startup match<\/a>, a new platform that connects founders and business angels more smartly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spotlight \u2013 One minute, one chance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With Spotlight, StartupMatch relies on a radically simple format: Each startup has exactly 60 seconds to introduce itself via video pitch. No long slides, no travel stress\u2014just one minute of full attention. A jury of 15 experienced founders and prominent figures from the startup ecosystem selects the best teams, which then present themselves to 30 of Germany's most active business angels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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"We developed StartupMatch in Munich because the ecosystem there is particularly strong and interconnected. Our goal, however, is to solve the problem of inefficient fundraising throughout Germany," <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

explains StartupMatch founder Daniel Schmitt-Haverkamp<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also co-founder Sascha Bever<\/strong> emphasizes the approach: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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"With Foundersphere, I saw how great the need is for fast and transparent matching formats. I also saw the constant challenge of fundraising for startups. StartupMatch is the perfect fit, and Spotlight is the logical first step."<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The application period for Spotlight runs until October 31, 2025. Early-stage B2B startups (pre-seed to seed) are eligible to participate, as are startups that are not actively fundraising. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further information and registration: www.startupmatch.de\/spotlight<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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