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🎾 FOMO Berlin: Our first VC Padel Open Tournament is in the books! | 11.11 - 17.11

🎾 FOMO Berlin: Our first VC Padel Open Tournament is in the books! | 11.11 - 17.11

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

Cephas from FOMO
November 10, 2025

Hi Berliners,

We gathered, played, and connected! Together with Google Cloud, RSR, IBB Ventures, and Haufe Group Ventures, we hosted our first VC Padel Open at Mitte Padel with over 70 players, great energy, and unforgettable moments. Can’t wait for the next one in April 2026. Check out the images here!

We are not stopping! After a successful first edition with Qonto a few months ago, we’re back with the next chapter of our 👉 “Let’s Talk About Money” series! This Wednesday at 6 PM, we’re bringing together 50+ founders and business owners for an evening of good drinks, great food, and even better conversations. It’s all about being transparent, learning from each other, and building real connections.

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🚨 Upcoming Top FOMO Events:

Nov 12, Wednesday: FOMO Berlin x Qonto: Let’s Talk About Money – Part 2 💸 | 6:30 – 10 PM: A candid evening for founders tackling growth, banking, and financial clarity with expert insights, real stories, networking, food, and drinks.
Nov 29, Saturday: FOMO Berlin x Coffee Circle - Morning Coffee Rave ☕ 🎶 | 9 AM – 1 PM: Early morning rave with coffee, breakfast, DJ set, movement, and a curated crowd for connection and energy.

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What did you FOMO last week 📸

We gathered, played, and connected! Together with Google Cloud, RSR, IBB Ventures, and Haufe Group Ventures, we hosted our first VC Padel Open at Mitte Padel — over 70 players, great energy, and unforgettable moments. Can’t wait for the next one in April 2026!

FOMO Opportunity Spotlight 🔦 :

a16z New Media Fellowship 🎬 – an 8-week program for operators, creators, and storytellers shaping the future of media. If you’re passionate about tech, culture, and storytelling, this is your chance to learn from industry leaders, join exclusive events, and potentially launch your next big project. Apply by Dec 31, 2025.
Best Nights VC 🧳 - the venture capital arm of Jägermeister - is hiring an Investment Analyst in Berlin. If you’re passionate about nightlife, culture, and the future of human connection, this could be your perfect fit.
EWOR Fellowship applications are open! 🚀 EWOR backs the top 0.1% of tech founders with up to €500K funding and 1:1 mentorship from unicorn founders (Adjust, ProGlove, SumUp). As an EWOR Venture Scout, I can refer standout founders. DM me with the subject “EWOR FELLOWSHIP” and send me your blurb.

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The FOMO Berlin week 💙 (11.11 - 17.11):

FOMO Top Picks of the Week 🔥

These are the events I will probably attend:

FOMO Berlin x Qonto: Let’s Talk About Money – Part 2 💸 | Wednesday, 6:30 – 10 PM: A candid evening for founders tackling growth, banking, and financial clarity with expert insights, real stories, networking, food, and drinks.
MMAATTCCHH SERIES 02 — Night Play Vibes 🎾 | Thursday, 9 PM: Founded by DJ, producer, and creative director Baris Aladag, the collective brings together electronic music, visual art, and narrative-driven concepts. Might be the new hot sh*t Thursday night event in town?!
HipHop Ball Berlin Premiere @ Rotes Rathaus 💃🏽🎤 | Saturday, 7 PM: Experience a historic fusion of HipHop and classical elegance at Rotes Rathaus with live music, dance, and art celebrating unity and culture. Get a 20% discount with the code: fomoberlin.

All Day Festivals & Conferences ✨

5 – 30 NOV.: Restaurant Week Berlin 2025 – The World’s Largest Restaurant Festival 🍽️| All Day: Dive into the world’s biggest dining celebration! Enjoy 3-course menus, a free cocktail, and creative culinary magic across Berlin’s best restaurants.
11 – 13 Nov.: MW:M25 – Most Wanted: Music 🎧🌍 | All Day: Join global creators, innovators, and artists shaping music’s future through talks, showcases, workshops and networking at Berlin’s biggest creative industry gathering.
13 – 16 Nov.: European Defense Tech Hackathon – Berlin 🛡️💻 | 12 – 5 PM: Hack, innovate, and collaborate with European defense tech enthusiasts; demo day showcases groundbreaking dual-use solutions in Berlin.
14 – 16 Nov.: Service Design Jam Berlin – Government Edition 🎨🏛 | 5:30 PM: Collaborate in teams for 48 hours to prototype innovative public service solutions with expert guidance and hands-on learning.

Tuesday 11th

Frontiers Health 2025 🌍💉 | Two Day: Dive into the future of digital health, innovation, networking, and global insights connecting leaders, startups, and changemakers in healthcare.
Cardano Summit 2025 – Day Zero 💻🚀 | 8:30 AM – 10 PM: Join builders, dreamers and investors for hackathon sessions, pitches, and networking shaping the future of Cardano innovation and governance.
Climate Tech Meetup Vol. 5: Gridlocked or Future-Proof? ⚡🌍 | 5:30 – 9 PM: Join experts from politics, startups, and finance discussing long-duration energy storage shaping Germany’s clean power strategy and sustainable future.
DADDY Magazine POWER Issue Launch ✨🎶| 6 – 9 PM: Celebrate community art and storytelling with live music, reading,s film previe,w and limited tote drop in this empowering, creative night.
AI Foundation Models in Medical Imaging: The Path to Patient Impact 🧠 | 6:30 – 9:30 PM: Experts from Aignostics, StratifAI & Bayer explore how AI transforms diagnostics, biomarkers, and patient care, followed by networking drinks.

Wednesday 12th

Sony PRO Conference Tour – Berlin 📸🎥 | 3 – 8 PM: Dive into pro photography storytelling and tech insights with Sony experts, live sessions, networking, and top creatives sharing their vision.
AI in Production by GetYourGuide 🤖 | 6 – 9 PM: Tech meetup on scaling real-world AI systems, async design, LLM product categorization, networking, pizza, and innovation talk sessions.
Body Language 🎭📸 | 6 – 9:30 PM: OPEN - HYAM STUDIOS and Rūdolfs Ošiņš unite for a night blending choreography, film, and photography, celebrating movement, emotion, and creative collaboration.
Building Your Financial Power: Angel Investing for Women in Tech 💼💡| 6 – 10 PM: Learn angel investing basics from inspiring women investors enjoy panels, networking and snacks while building financial independence and community impact.
FOMO Berlin x Qonto: Let’s Talk About Money – Part 2 💸🎶 | 6:30 – 10 PM: Join founders and creators for candid conversations on business money and growth with panels, networking, food, drinks, and inspiring vibes.
Book Launch Party Berlin - Enough to Rise 📚✨| 7 – 9:30 PM: Celebrate Jenn M. Choi’s empowering memoir with readings, Q&A, book signing, drinks, and community connections in an intimate Berlin gathering.

Thursday 13th

Building AI SDR Voice Agents 🤖🎙️ | 9 – 11:30 AM: Hands-on workshop by ElevenLabs & n8n - build AI voice agents that talk, qualify leads, and automate CRM workflows seamlessly.
xG-Afterwork — Berlin’s Telecommunications Community 📡🤝 | 5 – 8 PM: Connect with telecom innovator founders, and researchers explore 6G IoT insights, enjoy a networking buffet, and a keynote by Hagen Woesner.
Community Apéro – Gunia Project Pop-Up Opening 🍷 | 5 – 9 PM: Celebrate Ukrainian art, ceramics & fashion at this pop-up launch with aperitifs, gifts, and a founder meet-and-greet.
Smash & Scale: Berlin’s Startup Padel Night with Deel & HubSpot 🎾✨| 6 – 9 PM: Play padel, enjoy food, drinks, and connect with startup founders and executives in an exclusive, energetic night hosted by Deel and HubSpot.
Sip & Build: Community Builders Edition 🍷🤝 | 7 – 10 PM: Connect, exchange, and learn with fellow community builders over wine tasting, snacks, and collaborative networking in Berlin.
MMAATTCCHH SERIES 02 — Night Play Vibes 🎾 | 9 PM: Founded by DJ, producer, and creative director Baris Aladag, the collective brings together electronic music, visual art, and narrative-driven concepts. Might be the new hot sh*t Thursday night event in town?!

FOMO Upcoming Top Events & Opportunities 💯

Nov 18. Tuesday: Entrepreneurship Festival 2025: Reality Check – Founding Teams @ ESCP Berlin 💡 | 2 – 6 PM: Explore real-life startup challenges, co-founder dynamics, investor insights, panels, keynotes, networking, and co-founder matching opportunities.
Nov 19. Wednesday: Slush 2025 – The Most Founder-Focused Event 🌍| All Day: Connect with 13,000+ founders & investors, attend hands-on sessions, meet VCs, explore side events, and build your startup ecosystem.
Nov 26, Wednesday: Adobe – The Creator Playhouse 🎨 | 6 – 10 PM: Hands-on workshops with Premiere (mobile & desktop) and Firefly, creator-led sessions, networking, and interactive community experiences.

Friday 14th

Light x Lovable x QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey Finance Hackathon 🤖 | 9:30 AM – 7 PM: Full-day AI hackathon where finance teams build real AI apps to solve CFO challenges, guided by Light, Lovable, and QuantumBlack (AI by McKinsey) experts.
[Cold Start:] Distributed AI Hack Berlin 🤖 | 1 – 6 PM: Join Europe’s first federated AI hackathon, prototype models, win €5000, and network with AI enthusiasts and experts.
Impact United: From Pre-Seed to Scale 💡 | 5:30 – 10 PM: Exclusive night uniting 120 founders and investors, networking, impact talks, and startup pitches shaping Europe’s sustainable innovation future.
Pluto - Estelle Dining Snack Run 🍾 | 6 PM: 5K evening run with bites, bubbles, and good vibes. Sweat, sip, socialize, and savor the perfect start to your weekend!
Johndevouz Secret Santa Dinner & Party 🎄 | 7:30 PM: A festive night with a cozy goose dinner, playful Secret Santa gift exchange, and upbeat DJ party vibes to keep you dancing into the early morning. Password: SuperVIP25

Saturday 15th

Longevity Agents x Berlin Hackathon 🧬🤖 | 9:30 AM: Build AI-driven longevity solutions with scientists, engineers, and innovators at Delta Campus Berlin.
EURO BLACK BUSINESS NETWORK 2025 🌍 | 10 AM: Join EOTO e.V. and SIPAB for a powerful gathering of Black entrepreneurs and professionals from across Europe, Africa, and the Caribbean.
unsolicited tips 2nd anniversary 🎨🎶 | 11 AM – 7 PM: Celebrate with workshops, live visuals, music, arts & crafts exhibition, drinks, and fanzine launch at OPEN SPACE Berlin.
RE:LOVED Creator Flohmarkt 🛍️💖 | 12 – 6 PM: Charity flea market at KMB Creative Network supporting Refuge Worldwide with creators, shopping, and community vibes.
HipHop Ball Berlin Premiere @ Rotes Rathaus 💃🏽🎤 | 7 PM: Experience a historic fusion of HipHop and classical elegance at Rotes Rathaus with live music, dance, and art celebrating unity and culture. Get a 20% discount with the code: fomoberlin.

Sunday 16th

Zeughausmesse – Modern Craft Fair 2025 🎨| 12 – 7 PM: Applied Arts Berlin-Brandenburg e.V. presents a vibrant celebration of hands-on art and design, featuring usable artworks, sustainability, and emerging creative talents.
Matcha & Chocolate Pop-Up 🍵🍫 | 1 – 6 PM: Enjoy specialty matcha, artisanal chocolate tastings, hands-on workshops, and maker stories at Rosa Canina Chocolate, Berlin.
Pick Me Girls – Stage Adaptation by Sophie Passmann 🎭 | 6 PM: A witty and powerful feminist theatre night blending humor, honesty, and empowerment. Hosted by Sophie Passmann at Berliner Ensemble.

Monday 17th

Scaling Sovereignty Side-Event 🇪🇺 | 6:30 – 10:30 PM: Invite-only evening in Berlin with panels, networking, and insights on Europe’s digital sovereignty.
FLINTA Open Mic Night 🎤✨ | 7 PM: A warm, empowering evening by Feminist Fiction Berlin for FLINTA voices to share poetry, stories, and creativity in a safe space.