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Subject: Find your next investor or mentor! Secure your spot among the TOP!

Subtitle: Take the stage, make meaningful connections and scale your startup

What if your next big break was just one connection away? That’s what Hypefy, a Croatian startup, experienced at Podim.

At Podim, they:

✅ Won the Pitching Competition.

✅ Secured their final seed round investor in the Deal Room.

✅ Gained visibility that secured new partners, new markets and gave them the drive to grow even faster and better.

“Podim isn’t just a conference—it’s a springboard for startups looking to grow, connect, and scale globally,” says Hypefy’s CEO, Stjepan Zelić.

Now it’s your turn to experience Podim’s unique advantages:

➡️ Pitch to 150+ top investors: Get your startup noticed by decision-makers actively scouting for the next big thing.

➡️ 1:1 Investor meetings: Dive into curated matchmaking in the Deal Room, designed to foster meaningful conversations.

➡️ A Startup-friendly crowd: With only 1,000 attendees, you won’t get lost in the sea of faces. Build real, impactful connections.

➡️ Global opportunities: Gain recognition on a stage that opens doors to major events and opportunities.

Don’t wait—spots are limited, and applications close as soon as we reach capacity or by 15 March. The earlier you apply, the sooner we can start connecting you with the right people.

Button: Apply now

Your success story starts here.

See you in Maribor, Slovenia, 12-14 May!

WEB page news

Startup Hypefy secures key investment at Podim 2024: You can be the next success story

Every startup dreams of making the right connections at the right time. For startups seeking life-changing opportunities, Podim 2025 (12-14 May) is the place to be. Just ask Hypefy, the Croatian startup led by Stjepan Zelić, which turned its Podim experience into a springboard for global success.

After delivering an impressive pitch during the Podim Pitching Competition, Hypefy not only won the competition but also sealed the fourth investor for their seed round in Podim’s Deal Room. This achievement not only closed their round but required them to increase its size due to high investor interest.

“One of the investors we met at Podim became the final piece in closing our seed round. Podim is where serious investors come to find the next big thing. If you stay in their sights, opportunities will follow, ” shares Stjepan.

But Podim isn’t just about that—it’s about tailored opportunities and personalized connections. With only 1,000 attendees, Podim ensures you won’t get lost in the crowd. From curated 1:1 meetings with top investors and presenting your startup at your own booth to networking events like Founders Night, every moment at Podim is designed to maximize your chances of success.

Why Podim stands out

  • Pitch to 150+ top investors actively scouting for the next big thing.
  • Curated Deal Room: Meet your next investor, partner, or mentor in structured, high-impact 1:1 meetings.
  • Personalized networking: A capped attendance keeps interactions focused and meaningful.
  • Global exposure through the Pitching Competition: Gain recognition on a stage that opens doors to major events and opportunities.
  • Startup-friendly atmosphere: Collaborate with peers, learn from industry leaders, and connect with like-minded entrepreneurs.

“The conversations at Podim are different, more personal and intimate. They push you to refine your approach and think bigger.”

Are you ready to create your own success story? Applications for Podim 2025 are now open until 15 March. But don’t wait—spots are limited, and the sooner you apply, the sooner your matchmaking journey begins.

Are you ready to be the next success story? 

Don’t hesitate to apply now: https://podim.org/startups/