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🥂 FOMO Berlin: NYE Is Here - Cheers to New Chapters | 30.12 - 05.01

🥂 FOMO Berlin: NYE Is Here - Cheers to New Chapters | 30.12 - 05.01

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

Cephas from FOMO
December 29, 2025

Hi Berliners,

This is the final FOMO Berlin newsletter of the year.
I hope you had a great Christmas, enjoyed some quiet moments, and managed to properly slow down before the year wraps up.

Looking back, this year was a strong one, and next year will be even better 💪 To get there, it helps to be honest with ourselves: what worked, what didn’t, and where we want to be more focused. For me, that reflection only really works when I have a clear overview, especially on the business side. That’s why I’m genuinely happy to recommend our newest sponsor, sevdesk. More context below, and right now they’re offering 60% off all plans until 31. Dez, definitely worth checking out.

On a personal note: I am boarding in about 2 hours and will touch down in Cape Town tomorrow. Change of plans: the flight was delayed, which meant a lot of back-and-forth to Berlin Airport just to get clarity. I’ll be flying tomorrow instead — so CPT, see you the day after tomorrow. ✈️🙂

If you’d like to follow that journey, you’ll find us on Instagram, FOMO WhatsApp Group: Cape Town and possibly on Gründerszene as well. More to come soon 😎

And if you’re the type who likes an unfair advantage, plan your event schedule smarter with FOMO Berlin Insider.

📨 Stay subscribed to FOMO247 and keep an eye out for more exciting events and opportunities we’ve got in the works. Trust me, you won’t want to miss what’s coming next! 😉

When I started out, I wanted to build, ship, and talk to customers. Finance was something I kept pushing aside. Not because it wasn’t important, but because it slowed me down and felt messy. For a while, that was fine. Until it wasn’t.

What I’ve learned since: it’s not about being more disciplined, it’s about putting the right system in place. Tools like sevdesk help me keep invoices, expenses, and cash flow in one place, connected to my bank, without constant friction. It makes the business feel leaner, and weirdly, I’ve started to enjoy having clarity 💙

There’s 60% off all plans until the end of the year. A good moment to clean things up and start next year with focus 🤓

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What did you FOMO last week 📸

The classic at home during Christmas!

FOMO Opportunity Spotlight / Carve Out🔦 :

Exclusive Qonto Deals for the FOMO Community: Qonto has three exclusive FOMO deals: 6 months of the Basic plan for free, the Business plan for €79 instead of €99 for 6 months, and the Smart plan free for 6 months with the code fomoberlin.
What Every European Must Know by Judith Dada: Europe’s future can be read in a few key numbers: slower GDP growth, weak AI investment, high energy costs, and rising political pressure. The article argues these trends aren’t destiny, but a call for urgent action.
VANTAGE applications are open! A science-based leadership program helping founders & CEOs build clarity, energy, and sustainable performance as they scale. Apply by Dec. 30 for the best pricing. Use FOMO10 for 10% off.

Get under-the-radar opportunities from early-stage companies, co-founders looking for partners, and more, like invitations to off-the-record gatherings. Sign up or send us an email! 📥️

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The FOMO Berlin week 💙 (30.12 - 5.1):

FOMO Top Picks of the Week 🔥

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

End-of-Year Reflection Circle: Body, Mind, Heart & 2026 Intentions 🌿| Tuesday, 7:30 – 9 PM: A gentle in-person reflection circle using mindfulness, journaling, and guided practices to close 2025 grounded and set clear intentions.
Know New Friends – New Year’s Edition 🥂 | Wednesday, 9 PM - 5 AM: An intimate New Year’s Eve experience blending dinner, music, art, and networking into a warm night of connection and shared energy.
She Re:Run joins New Year Run 🏃‍♀️✨ | Thursday, 12 PM – 1 PM: Start 2026 with a joyful, inclusive community run from Brandenburg Gate, moving at your own pace, celebrating connection and movement.’

Tuesday 30th

End-of-Year Reflection Circle: Body, Mind, Heart & 2026 Intentions 🌿| 7:30 – 9 PM: A gentle in-person reflection circle using mindfulness, journaling, and guided practices to close 2025 grounded and set clear intentions.
PASSE PAR2 – The Final Key 🔑 | 10 PM: Pre Silvester finale with afro and groovy latin house, communal energy, euphoric dancefloor, and residents alongside curated guest DJs lineup.

Wednesday 31st

NYE at KINK 🍾 | 7:30 PM – 5 AM: Celebrate New Year’s Eve with house music, a curated lineup, extended dancefloor spaces, a vibrant crowd, and late-night Berlin energy.
Know New Friends – New Year’s Edition 🥂 | 9 PM - 5 AM: An intimate New Year’s Eve experience blending dinner, music, art, and networking into a warm night of connection and shared energy.
Mahalla Berlin – NYE: Dance Into the Light ✨🚢 | 10 PM: A ritual New Year’s journey across four floors, healing rhythms, ecstatic dayrave moments, and bass-driven hope dancing against darkness.
New Year’s Eve at the Brandenburg Gate 2025 🎆 | 10 PM – 1 AM: Berlin welcomes 2026 with DJs, food stalls, global broadcast, and spectacular fireworks at the iconic Brandenburg Gate celebration event night.
It’s Not Over! Renate NYE – 86H Marathon 🔥| 10 PM – 10 AM: Renate celebrates New Year’s Eve with an iconic 86-hour marathon of techno, house, live acts, community energy, and future-forward joy.

Thursday 1st

She Re:Run joins New Year Run 🏃‍♀️✨ | 12 PM – 1 PM: Start 2026 with a joyful, inclusive community run from Brandenburg Gate, moving at your own pace, celebrating connection and movement.
Circoloco DC10 NYD 🎶 | 4 PM: Start the new year with Circoloco’s iconic NYD party, world-class DJs, nonstop grooves, and legendary Ibiza energy at DC-10.

FOMO Upcoming Top Events & Opportunities 💯

Jan. 7, Wednesday: Founders Co-working Day 🚀 | 9 AM – 5 PM: A focused founder-only co-working day combining deep work, peer exchange, practical startup insights, and meaningful connections without small talk.
Jan. 8, Thursday: AMERIA AI & 3D Experience 🤖 | 5 – 9:30 PM: Experience Europe’s most advanced AI and 3D device demos, keynotes, and touchfree interaction at Factory Berlin with live tours inside.
Jan. 12, Wednesday: New Year, New Me: AI & Automation Coworking ⚙️ | 9 AM – 3 PM: A hands-on coworking event exploring AI automation, productivity workflows, n8n tools, workshops, and community collaboration.

Friday 2nd

VINCENT – Between Madness and Wonder | 10 AM - 8 PM
Step inside Van Gogh’s world in this immersive 360° exhibition blending art, sound, and storytelling. A vivid journey through his life, struggles, and masterpieces brought to life with cutting-edge visuals.

Saturday 3rd

OPEN MITTE - Grand Opening 🚀 | All Day: OPEN reaches the next level with a new creative space in Berlin Mitte, blending culture, design, fashion, and community.
AG1 Reset Ritual 🌿| 9:50 – 11:30 AM: A guided nature walk with reflection, breathwork, calm conversation, and intentional pauses to reset your nervous system and begin the year grounded.
Saturday Silent Reading at W66 📖 | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM: A relaxed silent reading gathering where book lovers read together, enjoy café vibes, optional socializing, and peaceful shared focus.

Sunday 4th

Alea Studios Pop-Up Launch 🧘 | All Day: Experience yoga, pilates, and meditation as Alea Studios launches a transformative three-month pop-up sanctuary focused on presence and community wellness.

Monday 5th

Sneak Preview at Yorck Kinos Berlin 🎬 | 8 PM: Yorck Kinos Berlin is a stylish arthouse cinema known for hand-picked films and classics. The Sneak Preview adds a twist with a surprise movie before its premiere, perfect for a chill evening and an exciting way to start the new year.