Southeast Europe’s flagship startup & investment conference. Crossroads convenes 3,000+ founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders in Sofia each October to accelerate deals, showcase innovation, and connect the SEE region with global capital. Hosted at the National Palace of Culture, the 2025 edition features 80+ speakers, a high-energy startup expo, and a marquee pitch competition whose winner advances to the Startup World Cup for a shot at $1M. As a GLOBALS Partner, Crossroads extends our founders’ reach across 20+ international funds and 400+ regional companies—prime ground for cross-border scaling and curated dealflow.
Quick facts
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Venue: National Palace of Culture (NDK), Sofia, Bulgaria.
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Scale & reach: 3,000+ attendees from 20+ countries; 400+ companies; 20+ international funds.
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Program highlights: 80+ speakers, startup expo, and one of Bulgaria’s largest pitch competitions.
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Big opportunity: Pitch winner represents Bulgaria at the Startup World Cup finals (up to $1M).
Region: Southeast Europe (SEE)
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