🎁 FOMO Munich: A Present from FOMO × Qonto: 6 Months Free | 01.09 - 07.09

Hey FOMO Munich 👋

Spotted: summer leaving the group chat. But not before we put close to 100 founders on a boat with Qonto, added a DJ, drinks, and one very good Berlin sunset. FOMO. See what you missed.

And because we don’t like sending you home empty-handed: 🎁 A little present from FOMO × Qonto: Just founded? Get 6 months of Qonto for free when you 👉 sign up here and use code FOMO6M. Valid for new businesses up to 30 days after account opening, and don’t forget the code; the link alone won’t unlock the offer.

And there’s more: MY WAY brings together 1,500+ founders, business leaders & decision-makers across 7 stages and two days. FOMO readers get 20% off before the next price increase with MYWAY26_FOMO_COMMUNITY20.

We're also taking 20 Series A & B founders hiking outside Munich before Bits & Pretzels — cabin, lunch, sauna, off-the-record conversations. Apply here. And if America is calling, a16z Speedrun Sprint is looking for its next founders.

Have a great week, and enjoy this week's picks below.

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Week of September 1st — We’re here so you don’t have FOMO.

And our next FOMO Events 🚨

• Sun. Sep. 27: FOMO x Qonto: Founders Hike, Bits Edition 🥾 | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM: FOMO's own founders-only hike, timed the morning before Bits & Pretzels descends on Munich. Twenty-five Seed, Series A and Series B founders climb to a hut for a proper meal, an off-the-record fireside and a sauna. Invitation only. Munich.

FOMO Off-Market connects a small number of companies with exceptional people from our network — no noise, just curated intros. Apply if you want in. 

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📨 Stay subscribed to FOMO247 and keep an eye out for more exciting events and opportunities we’ve got in the works. Trust me, you won’t want to miss what’s coming next! 😉

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Sun. Sep. 27: FOMO x Qonto: Founders Hike, Bits Edition 🥾 | FOMO's own founders-only hike, timed the morning before Bits & Pretzels descends on Munich. Twenty Series A and Series B founders climb to a hut for a proper meal, an off-the-record fireside and a sauna. Invitation only. Munich,

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What did you FOMO last week 📸 

FOMO Opportunity Spotlight & Carve Out 🔦 :

• Sep 8, Live Webinar: Co-Founder Setup, Unfiltered 🎤 | Sep 8, 11:00 AM – Founding solo is simple. Few founders think this through before it happens. Arne (Coup) and Max Weber (season5) unpack founder agreements, vesting, and real exit stories.

• Sep. 10: FC Finale 🧡 | Germany’s 12 best female-led startups pitch for funding! Support diversity, meet investors, connect. Get your ticket now! Men welcome 😉

• Sep. 17: The Pitch Night by Mindspace 🎤 | Join Berlin's startup ecosystem for an evening of inspiring pitches, live jury feedback, and high-value networking. Discover bold ideas, meet ambitious founders and investors, and connect over drinks. RSVP here!

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The FOMO Munich week 💙 (1.9 - 7.9):

FOMO top picks of the week 🔥

These are the events I would attend if I were in town:

• GTM World Tour · Munich 🚀 | Wednesday, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Revenue leaders build GTM automations live, identify pipeline leaks, exchange proven strategies, and network with founders and operators across Munich. Munich, Germany.

• 1KOMMA5 x CDTM | Run & Rave 🏃 | Thursday, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM: An energetic evening combining an inspiring talk, community run through the English Garden, free refreshments, networking, and a DJ-powered rave. 1KOMMA5° Showroom, Munich.

• Friends of Strangers: The City Is Back - Munich 🎶 | Friday, 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM: A stylish house-music comeback bringing Munich’s Friends of Strangers community together at The Dean, with limited spots selected randomly.

Tuesday 1st

• NVRSTP Training Session 7 – Intervals 🏃‍♀️ | 7:00 PM: Join an open interval training session preparing runners for Berlin, led by Nike Training Ambassador Ami Franziska. Top4Running Store.

Wednesday 2nd

• ALBERT&TINA – Open Air Afterwork 🎶 | 6:00 PM: Enjoy an open-air afterwork with music, drinks, museum access, and a free official afterparty at O-Klub later.

• GTM World Tour · Munich 🚀 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Revenue leaders build GTM automations live, identify pipeline leaks, exchange proven strategies, and network with founders and operators across Munich. Munich, Germany.

• Mobilität 2035: Wie kommen wir künftig zur Arbeit? 🚗 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Explore how autonomous vehicles, AI, digital platforms, and sustainable transport could transform commuting and workplace mobility by 2035. SAP Labs Munich (MUE03), Friedrich-Ludwig-Bauer-Straße 5, 85748 Garching bei München.

• Vivobarefoot x SOYL – Urban Trails & Stability Session 🏃 | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Group stability session and urban trail run featuring barefoot running, minimalist shoe testing, expert guidance, and a chance to win shoes. Angel of Peace, Prinzregentenstraße, 81675 Munich.

Thursday 3rd

• 1KOMMA5 x CDTM | Run & Rave 🏃 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM: An energetic evening combining an inspiring talk, community run through the English Garden, free refreshments, networking, and a DJ-powered rave. 1KOMMA5° Showroom, Munich.

• KINTO Running Club – Marathon München Basecamp 🏃‍♂️ | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Improve running technique through drills and Running ABC fundamentals, with a chance to win a Marathon München race entry. body + soul Center Theresienhöhe, Munich.

FOMO Upcoming Top Events & Opportunities 💯

• Tue. Sep. 15: SFT Festival 2026 🌱 | 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM: Three stages, one day, zero buzzword bingo. Fynn Kliemann, dm CPO Kerstin Erbe, Wildling founder Anna Yona, Viva con Agua founder Micha Fritz, where revenue and impact are forced to get along. Tickets from €199, use code FOMO15 for 15% off. smartvillage, Munich.

• Thu. Sep. 17: AgriFood Demo Day 2026 & Symposium 🌱 | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM: Discover groundbreaking AgriTech, FoodTech and BioTech innovations, startup pitches, expert insights, investment opportunities, networking and solutions shaping Europe’s resilient food future. Pinakothek der Moderne, Barer Straße 40, 80333 Munich

• Tue. Sep. 29: OpenAI Builder Lounge Munich 🤖 | 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM:
  OpenAI EMEA opens the room to Munich builders. Live Codex demo, technical office hours, then straight into building with their own engineers.

Friday 4th

• NOVI.Club Curated Design Market 🎨 | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Curated design market featuring independent labels, ceramics, jewelry, art prints, bags, vintage home accessories, music, drinks, and free entry. Love Harder Showroom, Maria-Luiko-Str. 20, 80636 Munich.

• Friends of Strangers: The City Is Back - Munich 🎶 | 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM: A stylish house-music comeback bringing Munich’s Friends of Strangers community together at The Dean, with limited spots selected randomly.

Saturday 5th

• Munich Backyard 2026 - 4th Edition 🏃 | 6:00 AM: A challenging endurance running event at Oberschleißheim Rowing Regatta, offering runners refreshments, secure gear storage, professional photos, and a competitive experience. Oberschleißheim Rowing Regatta, Dachauer Str. 35, 85764 Oberschleißheim.

• Hike to Herzogstand + Optional Swim in Walchensee 🥾 | 8:45 AM – 8:00 PM: A moderately challenging Bavarian Alps hike to Herzogstand with 900m elevation gain, followed by an optional swim in Walchensee. Munich Central Station, Bayerstraße 10A, 80335 Munich.

• CRUDO x Bar Fredo - Pop-Up #03 🌮 | 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM: CRUDO takes over Bar Fredo for an afternoon of freshly made tostadas, cold drinks, relaxed vibes and good company in Munich. Bar Fredo, Amalienstraße 87, 80799 Munich-Maxvorstadt.

• The Terrace Session One - House Till Late 🪩 | 6:00 PM – 2:00 AM: Experience an exciting house music session at one of Munich’s newest venues, with DJs, dancing, and music until late. Munich.

Sunday 6th

• Free Women-Only Hike to Andechs Monastery 🌿 | 8:50 AM – 4:00 PM: A relaxed women-only Bavarian hike from Herrsching to Andechs Monastery, featuring forest trails, meadows, lake views and a beer garden. Kloster Andechs, Bergstraße 2, 82346 Andechs-Erling.

• Wiesn Warm-up – Sonntags Frühstück | Munich Girls Club × Haxnbauer 🥨 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM: Enjoy a traditional Bavarian breakfast, connect with Munich Girls Club, and explore an exclusive Dirndl Couture pop-up experience. Munich.

• Oktoberfest Warm-Up - Sip & Share Munich 🥨 | 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM: A festive Oktoberfest warm-up featuring a tradition panel, creative crafts, gingerbread decorating, accessories, networking, surprises and an exclusive goodie bag. Paulaner Bräuhaus, Kapuzinerplatz, Munich.

• AAHHH OFFDAY Summer Closing 🎶 | 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM: Final summer rooftop gathering featuring R&B classics, sunset views, DJs, sing-alongs, and indoor after-hours vibes with the OFFDAY community. AAHHH Penthouse, Munich .

Monday 7th

• Zeit der Monster: Lesung und Gespräch mit Şeyda Kurt und Timur 🧌 | From 7:30 PM: Şeyda Kurt reads from her debut novel, out via Hanser this summer. Comedian Timur moderates after. DGS interpretation, free, no registration. Amnesty International's Munich Anti-Racism Group co hosts. Monster theory for a Monday night. Münchner Stadtbibliothek im HP8, Munich.

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