Startup Money 2025

Where Smart Money Meets Smart Ideas
May 29, 2025 | Goose on a String Theatre

Be part of an inspiring high-level international conference for the startup and investor community from Central Europe! Discover unique investment opportunities, gain experience from successful founders and network with key figures in the CEE startup ecosystem.

What's in store for you?

Level Up

Advanced investment round: How to do it?

When is the right time for the next investment round, and how should you prepare for it? We'll discuss specific strategies for increasing your chances of success when negotiating with investors and show real-life examples of successful startups.

Future Fortune

Future Trends

Which industries and technologies will attract the most investor interest in the coming years? Experts will present their predictions and analysis of the most promising areas for investment.

Money Talks

Bootstrapping or investor?

Which path should you choose to grow your startup? We bring diverse perspectives from founders who have taken the bootstrapping or outside investment route, including their experiences and the lessons they've learned.

Epic Stories

Inspirational stories and keynotes

Get inspiration from successful Czech entrepreneurs and international investors. This includes an exclusive interview with the founder of Moravia IT about the company journey to a CZK 7 billion exit and an open "stand-up" lecture by Mark Polčák of VRgineers about the realities of seeking investment.

Space: The Next Investment Frontier

Space: The Next Investment Opportunity

A detailed look into a growing sector full of challenges and huge opportunities. Discover the specifics of investing in the space industry.

Rising Stars: Your Next Big Deal

A Showcase of Promising Startups

We present a selection of innovative local startups already active on the market and looking for investors for their next rounds of funding. This is a unique opportunity for investors to discover promising projects from the region and establish direct collaboration.

Speakers

From founders of successful exits to active investors to space industry pioneers. At this year's Startup Money, you'll hear authentic experiences and strategies that work in the real world.

Partner | Evolution Equity Partners

Jan Stejskal

Partner | Perkins Coie

Robin Bienfait

Partner | Tachles VC

Jan Staněk

General partner | Purple Ventures

Kateřina Janků

Cofounder | exMoravia IT

Zoltan Toth

Partner | Euroventures

Marek Polčák

CEO & Founder | Vrgineers

Ondřej Bartoš

Partner | Credo Ventures

Richard Malovič

CEO & Co-founder | Whalebone

Frederick Mallinckrodt

Partner | Senovo

Aliaksei Vincho

Innovation Analyst | Dealroom

Juraj Šabatka

CEO & Co-owner | IDEA StatiCa

Václav Havlíček

Manager | TRL Space & Brno Space Cluster

Marek Marušin

CEO & Co-founder | Zaitra

Miloš Sochor

Managing Partner | Y Soft Ventures

Jaroslav Baier

Partner | HAVEL & PARTNERS

Petr Šíma

Founder & Partner | DEPO Ventures

Rising Stars

Ambitious startups and future startup stars on one stage. A unique opportunity for investors to discover the hidden gems of the local scene with global potential.

5 reasons to be at Startup Money 2025

Authentic experiences of founders and investors. Insights from big exits

Authentic stories from behind the scenes of fundraising - no exaggerations. Tangible and proven practices that actually work in practice. Exclusive high-level meetings of elite investors and the most promising startups from Central Europe, as well as stories of actors of big Czech exits.

How the matadors of the investment scene see it

Practical tips for second and third investment rounds from those who have successfully made it through. Including specifics in trendy sectors like the space industry.

Data and trends

Up-to-date data, analysis and market intelligence from renowned industry partners. Information with real value for your decision making.

Rising Stars: Future Unicorns?

See possible future unicorns in the bud - pitch sessions of carefully selected startups with validated businesses. Exclusive access to deals others haven't seen yet.

Networking in the heart of Brno

Connecting with key players in the startup scene in the historic city center, where globally successful companies are born.

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Tickets

The basic ticket price for the event is CZK 1990 incl. VAT

Our partners

Contact

Hana Šudáková

Hanka má z pozice konzultantky spoustu zkušeností se začínajícími startupy. Vedla úspěšný program Starcube a teď působí jako manažerka konference Velvet Innovation. K tomu je také autorkou podcastu JICtalk.

+420 725 706 413

sudakova%at%jic.cz

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