EU Startup-Investor Matchmaking Night by K67 & EEN

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In the context of the EEN2EIC project, the NRW.Europa team at ZENIT is offering selected “Seal of Excellence” startups the opportunity to pitch their business and connect with local investors as part of the “EU Startup-Investor Matchmaking Night by K67 & EEN” on 9th September 2025. The EU Startup-Investor Matchmaking Night connects the most promising founders with investors actively seeking innovative ideas, scalable business models, and cutting-edge technologies.

Selected startups will have the unique opportunity to meet hand-picked investors in a curated setting and present their vision to a high-calibre audience at TechHub.K67 - a dynamic innovation ecosystem in the heart of Düsseldorf.

The Start-Ups:

The Matchmaking night is open to start-ups who have received the “Seal of Excellence” (SoE) from the European Union’s flagship EIC Accelerator program. The Seal of Excellence is an exclusive certification awarded only to the most innovative, disruptive, and high-potential deep tech start-ups in Europe, who have passed through the comprehensive technical and commercial evaluation of the EIC Accelerator. The SoE certifies these start-ups as ready to take their final steps towards market entry and upscaling.

The Investors:

TechHub.K67 and Heuking will activate their network of business angels and VC investors in a curated matchmaking format, where selected startups will meet investors in small, targeted group sessions based on alignment with their industry, stage, and vision. The following networking segment offers space to deepen conversations, build new relationships, and spark potential investments. The event will uniquely involve multiple investors per each selected startups, offering an unparalleled opportunity for startups to engage with possible investors.

Get engaged in the Startup Week Düsseldorf

The matchmaking event will take place in the heart of Düsseldorf during the city’s internationally renowned annual startup-week. Selected startups will also be invited to attend Heuking’s exclusive VC Networking evening on 10^th September, and can combine their trip to Düsseldorf with the Future Tech Festival, Germany's leading B2B Startup Expo and Conference, on 11^th September. Throughout the week, many other start-up opportunities, workshops, and events are accessible to participating companies in the Startup Week Düsseldorf.

Preisinformation:

10 SoE startups from across Europe will be selected to participate in this event. Start-Ups interested in participating are invited to apply by 31st July 2025. Please click on "Buy Tickets" at the top right of the page, fill out the form, and send a Pitch Deck (read version) of maximum 10 slides to mc@zenit.de.