Put your fintech
on the European
stage.
Pitch your company in front of investors, financial institutions and leaders from across Europe’s digital finance ecosystem. Showcase what you’re building, make meaningful connections and open the door to your next stage of growth.
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More than a pitch.
Your next opportunity.
The EU Pitch Battle gives selected fintechs the opportunity to showcase their business at the Digital Finance Summit and connect directly with investors, financial institutions, technology leaders and potential partners from across Europe. Whether you are looking for investment, partnerships, customers or greater visibility, this is your opportunity to put your company in front of the people who can help shape its next stage of growth.
Pitch at DFS26
Present your company live at one of Belgium's leading digital finance gatherings.
Meet Investors
Get your company in front of investors and VCs looking at European fintech.
Build Partnerships
Connect with financial institutions, technology companies and potential strategic partners.
Gain Visibility
Showcase your company to the wider European digital finance ecosystem.
Who Can Apply?
Built for fintechs
ready to grow.
The EU Pitch Battle is open to ambitious European fintech and digital finance companies at Seed, Series A and Series B stage. Tell us where you are today and where you want to go next.
Seed
Early-stage companies building and validating their solution, gaining initial traction and preparing for their next phase of growth.
Series A
Companies with demonstrated traction that are scaling their product, customer base, team and market presence.
Series B
More established scale-ups accelerating growth, expanding into new markets and strengthening their position in Europe.
Your funding stage helps us understand your company's current growth journey and evaluate applicants alongside businesses at a comparable stage of development.
What We're Looking For
What makes a pitch stand out?
Give the jury a clear picture of what you're building, why it matters and where your company can go next. Your pitch should cover these key areas.
Problem
What problem are you solving and why does it matter?
Solution
How does your solution address the problem?
Market
Who is your target market and how significant is the opportunity?
Product
What have you built and how does your product work?
Business Model
How does your company make money and build sustainable growth?
Traction
What do your customers, revenue, growth and milestones tell us?
Competition
Who are your competitors and what differentiates your company?
Team
Who is behind the company and what experience do they bring?
Financials
What do your key figures and projections say about the business?
Ask
What are you looking for to reach your next stage of growth?
Already have a pitch deck?
No need to rebuild it. Use your own pitch deck format and structure, as long as the key areas above are covered. If selected, you may submit an updated version with your latest figures up to two weeks before the event.
How It Works
From application to the DFS stage.
A straightforward journey from application to the stage, giving selected European fintechs the opportunity to showcase their business at the Digital Finance Summit.
Application Deadline
20 October 2026
Submit your application and pitch deck before the deadline to be considered for the EU Pitch Battle 2026.
Start Here
Apply
Tell us about your company, growth stage, traction and ambitions, and submit your pitch deck.
By 20 October 2026
Review
Selection
Applications are reviewed by a jury, with selected companies invited to take part in the EU Pitch Battle.
End October / Early November
Get Ready
Prepare
Refine your pitch and prepare for the stage. Selected companies can update their deck with their latest figures before the event.
Final deck · 2 weeks before DFS
The Big Day
Pitch Live
Take the stage at the Digital Finance Summit and present your company to investors, financial institutions and Europe's digital finance ecosystem.
3 December 2026 · Brussels
Planning to apply? If selected, a company representative must be available to attend and pitch in person at the Digital Finance Summit in Brussels on 3 December 2026.
Ready to take the stage?
Showcase your fintech in front of investors, financial institutions and leaders from across Europe's digital finance ecosystem.
Applications close 20 October 2026
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