Global MediaTech Pitch Day
From concept to €1,000,000: Pitch your way to success
Join us at the legendary Babelsberg Studios, where your ideas have the potential to secure €1,000,000 in funding. Mark your calendars for 26/09 – a day that could redefine your future.
Startups worldwide, this is your moment to redefine the media universe and forge direct connections with leading investors at Global MediaTech Pitch Day. We're spotlighting eight startups to compete for the best pitch presentation.
An unforgettable event of smashing the status quo! Meet the brightest minds, angel investors, venture capitalists, entrepreneurs and industry leaders from across the globe that are tackling the media industry head on.
The stage is set for startups to secure up to €1M in funding, as well as battle on the day for a €10,000 best pitch award in front of a panel of industry experts.
Jury members
Victoria Palatnik is the CEO and Managing Partner of Raw Ventures. She excels at strategic planning, project evaluation, and financing, and has led three companies to surpass $250 million in annual revenue. Additionally, she boasts an impressive average ROI of over 50%, and extensive expertise as a founder, board member, and angel investor. Victoria’s sharp insights into the venture capital landscape have given invaluable strategic advice to top executives and government officials in technology and venture capital.
Adi Rabinovich is a data science, technology innovation and digital health expert. He now serves as the Principal Strategy Manager at OPPO, where he is responsible for sourcing cutting-edge technologies globally, including those pertaining to digital health, audio, and AR/VR. Adi boasts a solid background in technical leadership and business development, and has previously collaborated with a wide array of organizations from early-stage startups to multinationals like Samsung. Before OPPO, he worked with Image Quality, where he specialized in advanced signal and image processing technologies for ultrasound in the healthtech sector.
Gillad Osterer is the Managing Partner at SEO Entertainment GmbH, a company renowned for producing innovative and authentic TV formats in Germany and across Europe. His award-winning productions include Das Lachen der Anderen and Applaus und Raus, which won the German Television Award for Best Comedy in 2017. Gillad has collaborated with MTV/VH-1, Janus Film, and G.A.T Film-und Fernsehproduktion, and produced popular shows like Feuer und Flamme. He is also behind innovative formats such as Down the Road and That’s My Jam.
Antoine Veisse is the Head of Project at Music Tech France, where he seamlessly blends unparalleled expertise in strategic and qualitative analysis, post-investment evaluation, and startup assessment with his deep-seated passion for music. Renowned for his visionary leadership, Antoine is a driver behind Music Tech Europe’s success in creating groundbreaking business synergies for a network of innovative companies. Previously, he worked for Blue Note Records — part of Universal Music Group — as well as for various consulting firms and a venture capital fund.
Jeannine Koch is the CEO of medianet berlinbrandenburg e.V., a prominent association that represents over 450 member companies from the media, creative, and digital industries. She has previously served as the Head of Marketing for Berlin’s International Garden Exhibition, co-CEO of MediaTech Hub Potsdam, and Director at re:publica. Jeannine’s extensive expertise includes marketing, communications, event management, strategic business development, and driving change and transformation.
Dag Ainsoo is an entrepreneur and investor, currently serving as General Partner at Startup Wise Guys and as a Management Board Member at the Estonian Private Equity & Venture Capital Association. Previously, he co-founded SmartAD, which was acquired by Modern Times Group AB. Additionally, he is an active angel investor and has been a CFO for multiple startup companies. Dag began his career as an associate at PwC’s Estonian office, and was later transferred to the Silicon Valley (San Jose) office, where he was a senior associate and manager.
Panel discussion members
Renat Lokomet is a seasoned investor with over 20 years of experience in fintech, crypto, AI, and venture capital. As a Venture Partner at Raw Ventures, he invests in disruptive technology companies, supporting them in business strategy, risk management, and regulatory compliance. Renat is also a Council Member at Indexo and Summus Capital, a co-founder of the Latvian Startup Association, and has led a major Baltic financial group. He believes that, for a startup to succeed, it needs a clear vision, a solid product and team, and a good market fit.
Roderick Chia is a serial entrepreneur and inventor who co-created the patented RIDN technology. He is the founder of rodVENTURE, an entity involving innovation, entrepreneurship, education, and investment, and has previously held leadership positions at numerous organizations such as IDM Venture Capital (as a Managing Director) and Infocomm Asia Holdings as a CTO. A graduate of Nanyang Technological University and a recipient of the Tan Kah Kee Young Inventors’ Award, he serves on the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Programme steering committee.
Anisah Osman Britton is a Startup Life reporter at Sifted, and the co-author of the “Startup Life” newsletter. Her contributions to diversity in tech earned her an MBE in the King’s 2023 New Year’s honours, the Forbes 30 under 30 recognition, and a spot on the Financial Times’ list of the 100 most influential BAME leaders in tech. Anisah founded a coding school for women and non-binary individuals in London, supports free programs in Mumbai, and directed Backstage Capital’s London accelerator, investing in founders from underrepresented groups.
Sigrid Osterrieth is an experienced communications executive with a proven track record implementing diversity & inclusion initiatives in the e-commerce, technology, mobility, and diplomacy spheres. As the Communications Director for Central Europe at Meta, she creates and implements brand strategies that can help private and public organizations shape their external perception and better connect with their communities. Sigrid is passionate about helping people feel seen and acknowledged, fostering a sense of belonging in an inclusive culture. She is a purpose-driven leader who loves to help people grow.
Mariam Makhmutova is an Origination Associate at Floww, an innovative financial infrastructure platform partnered with the London Stock Exchange. She works closely with startups from pre-seed to Series B, covering sectors like health & life sciences, femtech, e-commerce, marketing, space tech, AR/VR, and IoT. A frequent host of Raw Ventures’ Media Tech online pitching sessions, Mariam is passionate about helping startups make compelling presentations to investors, and will be hosting a panel discussion as the moderator.
Jefferson Chase is a Senior Media Relations Manager at Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI), the foreign trade and inward investment agency of the Federal Republic of Germany. With a solid trajectory in the international trade and development industry, Jefferson is also a skilled editor and journalist, and one of the world’s leading translators of German history books. Jefferson has a BA from Harvard and a PhD in German Studies from the University of Virginia, and during the panel session, he will share GTAI’s experiences from a business promotion and investment attraction perspectiveю
About Global MediaTech Pitch Day
MediaTech Pitch Day is an event where innovative ideas can win investment from Raw Ventures, a venture firm with European roots and decades of experience.
The event, in partnership with MediaTech Hub Conference, will take place at the renowned Babelsberg Studios, often dubbed "European Hollywood".
Media coverage extends to over 5 million. Featured by Sifted, Silicon Republic, Tech EU, UKTN.
Highlights of the last events
Finalists 2023
Setmixer
Setmixer provides a unique recording system for autonomously capturing and releasing live music in top-notch multitrack studio quality. It can be connected to the mixing desk of the artist's partner venues to record every performance, and soon, it will incorporate Al-backed auto-mixing, empowering artists to swiftly share their music with the public minutes after each show.
"It's a specialized media event with no generic audience, so I gained exposure to people interested in media, and we discussed relationships, ideas, and investments. The connections and networking here are really good".
Winkt
Winkt is a community tech provider that offers the next level of social networking based on location. The Winkt app offers event partners and guests location-based content and an interactive map, connecting all users in close proximity in real-time. The app allows event partners to share offers, send messages to a group, or discover local events instantly.
"The pitch day provided a lot of inspiration because I heard great new ideas that I will consider and integrate into whatever comes next. I also had good conversations with interesting people".
Maekersuite
Maekersuite is a London-based data-powered and Al-enabled content creation platform that reduces scripting time by up to 85%. The platform analyzes millions of stories online and learns which stories work best to make predictions and give recommendations to content creators, thereby fueling the growth of their business.
"This event was a great opportunity to showcase our name and product to people in the media industry. Being able to pitch at a MediaTech conference to professionals in our industry was very special for us".
FOMO
FOMO is an Al-enabled cultural recommendations assistant that provides both curated and personalized suggestions for the finest artistic events and experiences. Based in the UK and backed by a team with extensive experience in curating cultural events, FOMO aims to help individuals expand their cultural horizons and plan their cultural adventures in advance.
"It was our first pitch in front of investors, so it was a great experience which made us truly believe in our idea. We received great feedback after our pitch, which was the most valuable aspect of the day".
Legitimate
Legitimate is an all-in-one global platform created in Ireland that provides journalists with a suite of tools to help them work more efficiently, increase audience engagement, and optimize monetization. The tools include an ethical Al assistant that saves time by supporting the content creation process.
"Media Tech Startup Pitch Day 2022 was a game-changer for our company. The connections we made helped us expand our network and attract new clients".
Filmustage
Filmustage is a US-based company providing software for film production management. The solution, which is compatible with industry standards and formats, combines the features required for effective production: Al-powered script breakdown, semi-automatic scheduling, script summary reports, visual references, and draft budget estimations.
"The pitch session by Raw Ventures was well-organized and at a fantastic venue. The experts on stage were professionals and asked well-prepared questions, which were nice and helpful to answer".
Queels
Queels is a virality machine on TikTok, and functions as a platform that instantly connects content creators with advertisers. By providing on-demand viral coverage for brands, Queels sets a new standard in fully automated, performance-based social media promotion that is connected to the ever-growing community of video creators.
"I was able to showcase Queels to media industry experts, and met many great people in the media industry, some of whom I might work with in the future, prospects, potential future clients, and investors".
Virtuleap
Virtuleap is a health and education startup headquartered in Lisbon that combines neuroscience and virtual reality to help increase attention levels and address cognitive disorders. Its flagship product Enhance VR, is a libraryof VR exercises designed by neuroscientists in order to test and train a range of cognitive abilities.
"As a seasoned entrepreneur, I often attend pitch events, but this was a highlight: the venue, the ambiance, the jurors with sharp eyes and sharp minds, and interesting people with awesome backgrounds".
Homi
Homi is a film streaming service, that features premium African moviesand lifestyle shows from over 40 countries in Africa. Accessible via web, Android and iOS mobile apps and smart TVs, the platform streams titles covering several African languages. It has VAS partnerships with major local telcos and was used for the first virtual movie premiering in Africa.
"The event was a great opportunity for us as an African startup. It helped us discover new trends in the media and film industry, and the need to catch up with such technological advancements as the Al revolution".
Muybridge
Muybridge is an Oslo-based deep-tech company, which creates a softwareplatform aiming to re-invent the camera by moving complexities fromhardware into software. The core technology comprises unique hardwarearchitectures for high-speed data transport and high-performance-computing (HPC) architectures run their advanced imaging algorithms.
Partners of Pitch Day
FAQ
What is MediaTech?
We welcome all startups that operate within the media markets. This includes production, distribution of various content types, marketing, visual advertising, media communications, social media, streaming, podcasting, TV, cinema, and music. Your startup can leverage new technologies such as AI, VR/AR, Metaverses, and Web 3.0, as well as traditional modes.
Should I apply if my startup is at an early stage?
If you believe that your startup or pilot media project has the potential to evolve into a valuable product with further investment – this opportunity is for you! By applying to the Global MediaTech Pitch Day by Raw Ventures, you can explore initial funding possibilities for your project.
Should I apply if I already have a mature product?
If you have been developing a commercial product for some time and require substantial funding to scale it up, pitching your project may provide you with the opportunity to secure up to €1,000,000 in financing.
Unfortunately I can't attend Pitch Day in person, but I still want to pitch my idea — what should I do?
We will consider your application even if you are unable to attend the event in person, so make sure you still submit it.
