The Female Investors’ Dinner 2026, organized by medianet berlinbrandenburg e.V., will take place on September 23, 2026, marking the fourth edition of the event. The format brings selected early-stage startups with at least one female founder together with investors in a curated environment focused on investment opportunities, growth strategies, and long-term partnerships. The exact venue in Berlin will be announced at a later stage.
The program targets startups operating in creative technologies, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence, gaming, immersive media, space technologies, defense-related applications, and media or simulation technologies. The goal is to highlight innovative technologies that make complex future topics tangible while offering scalable business models. Selected teams will also receive pitch training and expert feedback ahead of the event to help them prepare for investor conversations.
Since the launch of the format in 2011, the Investors’ Dinner series has led to more than 30 investments, helping numerous startups access funding and build strong investor relationships. Applications for the 2026 edition are open until April 1, 2026. Selected startups will be notified in early July 2026, followed by a pitch training session in September, ahead of the final investors’ dinner.
Key Parameters:
Date: September 23, 2026
Location: Berlin (venue to be announced)
Organizer: medianet berlinbrandenburg e.V.
Format: Pitch event and networking dinner for startups and investors
Focus Areas: Creative tech, AI, gaming, XR, space tech, defense tech, media technologies
Target Audience: Early-stage startups with at least one female founder
Application Deadline: April 1, 2026
Key Milestones:
– Application launch: February 18, 2026
– Startup selection notification: early July 2026
– Pitch training: September 1, 2026