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Weekly newsletter keeping you up to date on the coolest events for tech & culture in Munich

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Cephas from FOMO
April 08, 2026

Hey FOMO Munich,

Everyone talks about Berlin. Meanwhile Munich just keeps producing decacorns.

Celonis. Helsing. Scalable Capital. No press releases. No hype cycles. Just billion-euro outcomes while everyone was looking the other way.

That's the thing about Munich. The capital is here. The ambition is here. It just doesn't need you to know about it.

We do though. And now we're here to make sure you don't miss it.

Week of April 7. — Cephas, we are here so you don't have FOMO. 

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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What did you FOMO last week 📸 

Looking back at our last Padel Event in Berlin. So we cannot wait to host the next ones.

FOMO Opportunity Spotlight & Carve Out 🔦 :

  • TechThrive Scholarship Program 🌱 | Deadline 12th April: Scholarship spots for underrepresented individuals in tech to join the TechThrive experience. Includes coaching, mindful movement, and curated networking. For those facing financial hardship. Event in Munich Apr. 24.

  • Venture Architect f/m/d – Uplift Venture 🚀: Hands-on role shaping logistics ventures with AI, automation, and digital platforms. Build, prototype, and scale innovative solutions alongside founders, partners, and customers. Mentorship, fast learning, and leadership growth.

  • OpenAI Cap Table Leak (via Philipp Klöckner) 📊 | Insight: Early investors are seeing extreme returns — angels up ~140x, Khosla 30x, Ashton Kutcher’s fund 43x. Employees hold ~20%, the non-profit ~25%, and Microsoft ~27%. A rare look at one of venture’s most asymmetric outcomes.

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The FOMO Munich week 💙 (8.4 - 13.4):
FOMO top picks of the week 🔥

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

  • 2hearts Munich – Community Get Together 🍽️ | Thursday, 7 – 9 PM: Join a relaxed community Stammtisch with Afghan cuisine, cultural vibes, and networking with locals and newcomers. Connect, eat, and enjoy Munich’s hidden culinary gem.

  • unternehmertum X Generalyst - Startup Talent Hour 🚀 | Friday, 10 AM – 1 PM: Meet early-stage founders virtually, hear rapid-fire pitches, and explore joining startups with equity, VSOP, and deep tech innovation roles.

  • #HoopDistrict Munich Qualifier 🏀 | Saturday, 6:30 – 11 PM: Top European creators compete with music, fashion, special guests, and big prizes. Free registration now open!

Wednesday 8th

  • LOVE AT FIRST SLIDE – Power Point Dating 💖 | 6 – 11:30 PM: Friends pitch their favorite singles in short, humorous PowerPoint presentations. Followed by speed dating, bar evening, music, and socializing. Fun, charming, interactive, and playful event.

Thursday 9th

  • Munich Sales Night: How AI Shapes Revenue 🤖| 6:30 – 9 PM: Join Tacto Technology and the Tech Sales Community for an interactive evening exploring how AI is transforming sales.

  • 2hearts Munich – Community Get Together 🍽️ | 7 – 9 PM: Join a relaxed community Stammtisch with Afghan cuisine, cultural vibes, and networking with locals and newcomers. Connect, eat, and enjoy Munich’s hidden culinary gem.

  • Séjour x bacibaci Speed Dating Night 💘 | 7:30 – 10:30 PM: Relaxed speed dating for ages 20–30s with short conversations, drinks included, and a chance to connect, mingle, and continue evening.

FOMO Upcoming Top Events & Opportunities 💯

  • Wed. Apr. 15: Munich Product Leaders Dinner | Product People 🍽️ | 7:15 – 9:45 PM: Exclusive dinner for product leaders to connect, share insights, discuss challenges, and network in a confidential, high-level setting.

  • Thu. Apr. 16: Unprepared Night 🎤 | 7 – 11 PM: Interactive discussion on democracy, media, and optimism with experts, no scripts, just real conversations and audience engagement.

  • Sat. Apr. 18: Codex Community Hackathon Munich 💻 | 10 AM – 6 PM: Join a 30-hour AI hackathon with builders, mentors, prizes, and tools to create real products using Codex and agentic workflows.

Friday 10th
Saturday 11th
Sunday 12th

  • TechThrive Scholarship Program 🌱 | All Day: Scholarship for underrepresented individuals in tech offering coaching, networking, mindful practices, and community support for growth, resilience, and career opportunities. Application deadline: April 12, 2026.

  • R&C × FITSEVENELEVEN: Social Run & Team Challenge 🏃‍♂️ | 9:30 AM – 12 PM: Join a 4K group run, team challenge, optional ice bathing, and enjoy coffee, pastries, and FITSEVENELEVEN goodies.

Monday 13th

  • Accessibility Meetup Munich #08 ♿ | 6 – 9 PM: Connect with Munich’s accessibility community through talks on inclusive design, usability testing, and practical tools, followed by networking and knowledge sharing.

  • GameDevMünchen Stammtisch 🎮 | 7 – 11 PM: Casual monthly meetup for game developers to connect, share ideas, showcase projects, and network over food and drinks in a relaxed, community-driven atmosphere.

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