Pitch to 100+ gaming investors at gamescom 2026
If you are building a game studio or GameTech startup and want investor meetings at gamescom, this is the path. You apply once, the jury screens your company, and selected teams move into pitch training and curated investor meetings in Cologne.
The path from application to investor meetings
The process is simple: apply, get reviewed, prepare your pitch, then meet investors.
Application & Screening
Submit your pitch deck and business data through our secure portal. Our automated pre-screening checks for basic eligibility and data completeness.
Expert Jury Review
A hand-picked jury of gaming veterans and investors evaluates your innovation, team strength, and market potential. Only the best are invited to the next phase.
Professional Pitch Training
Accepted founders receive PIRATEx pitch training before gamescom. The program helps teams sharpen the story they bring into investor meetings.
Investor Matchmaking
Meet interested investors 1:1 in Cologne, with curated digital matchmaking available when travel is not practical.
What you get
The program is built to help you arrive ready, sharpen the pitch, and make better use of the investor room.
- Pitch training before gamescomPIRATEx helps selected founders tighten story, positioning, and delivery before meetings begin.
- Access to the eventAccepted startups can join the program at gamescom and receive the relevant event access.
- Curated investor conversationsMeet active gaming investors through a process designed for more relevant 1:1 conversations.
Frequently Asked Questions
The essentials for founders and investors who want to understand how the program works before they apply.