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 program. You apply, the jury reviews your company, and selected teams get 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 the application portal. The team checks eligibility, fit, and whether your materials are complete enough for review.
Expert Jury Review
A hand-picked jury of gaming veterans and investors evaluates your innovation, team strength, and market potential. Selected companies move to the next step.
Professional Pitch Training
Accepted founders receive PIRATEx pitch training before gamescom. The program achieved a 94% Net Promoter Score in 2025 and 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The essentials to understand how the program works before you apply.