-
500+
Visitors
Join 500+ innovators that are creating tomorrow’s biggest breakthroughs.
Ready to be part of it? Get your tickets now!
250+
Startups
Connect with other founders, meet relevant investors, and gain hands-on advice from exceptional founders and leading experts!
100+
Investors
Find the hottest new deals, meet (co)-investors and increase your visibility in Utrecht's start-up scene. Crossroads offers it all in one day!
10+
Speakers
Crossroads' mission is to help startups make their next big step. Accordingly, our program inspires, educates and connects founders.
What to expect at Crossroads 2025?
A festive one-day business event on July 2nd in Utrecht, bringing together hundreds of startup founders, investors, and partners to foster growth and innovation. Connect at our bustling investors market, get inspired by our visionary keynote speakers, and gain valuable insights in our workshops focused on scaling your business!
This year’s edition of Crossroads brings to the stage bold founders, sharp investors, and forward-thinking ecosystem leaders to explore what’s next and what’s needed for startup success. Expect thought-provoking sessions around some of the most urgent and inspiring themes in the startup world. Check-out the full program here.
Europe’s Tech Momentum
What will it take for European startups to compete—and lead—globally?
AI,
Evolving Fast
How can startups stay ahead as AI transforms industries?
The Exit
Mindset
What does it really take to build toward a successful exit?
Startup
Capital in Transition
Who’s funding the future—and where should founders look next?
Meet the 2025 speakers
Meet some of the inspiring founders, investors, and change makers joining us on stage this year. You can find more info and names on our program page!
Eva de Mol
CapitaIT
Venture Capital Investor | Co-founder
Helene Ekkers
Trengo
CFO
Tim Kleinloog
Deeploy
Co-founder | CTO
Lotte Smit van Ditshuizen
Arches Capital
Partner
Thijs Verheul
United Wardrobe
Angel Investor | Co-founder
Jelle Prins
Cradle
Co-founder
Investor market
Looking to connect with the right investors for your next stage of growth? At our Investors Market, startups get the chance to meet face-to-face with leading VCs, angel investors, and fund managers.
Whether you're raising your first round or ready to scale, this is your moment to pitch, ask questions, and build valuable relationships.
Check out some of the attending investment firms down below!
GET YOUR ticket TODAY
Startups
investors
attendees
Students
Crossroads 2025 is happening on 2 July at Dotslash, the startup and scale-up hub of Utrecht. More specifically, it takes place in and around building ./100 (Europalaan 100, Utrecht).
For more info on how to get there, click here. We recommend coming by public transport.
Crossroads 2025 takes place on 2 July from 9:00 to 19:00. Expect a mix of inspiring sessions and plenty of networking opportunities. Check out our program page for more details.
Crossroads is intended for startup and scale-up founders, investors, and innovation partners. It’s an event designed to inspire, share knowledge, and build valuable connections—all in a festival-like atmosphere!
Crossroads offers its own event platform (available on desktop and app) where you can sign up for sessions and schedule 1-on-1 meetings with other attendees in advance. Browse investor profiles, start a chat, or directly request a meeting at Crossroads.
The Investors Market will be the dedicated space to meet investors. Here, you can walk up for spontaneous conversations or join pre-arranged meetings.
Once you’ve secured your ticket, you’ll get access to the event platform a few weeks before the event.
Once you’ve purchased your ticket, you’ll receive an email with access to the event platform a few weeks before the event. Through this platform (desktop & app), you can register for sessions and schedule 1-on-1 meetings with other attendees.
Yes, some sessions require advance registration due to limited capacity. You can register through the event platform once it opens a few weeks prior to the event (available to ticket holders).
No, sessions will not be recorded or available for replay afterward. We encourage you to attend live to get the most out of the experience and engage directly with speakers and fellow attendees.
Yes! There will be a café and food trucks (at your own expense). At 16:30, join us for a networking drink with an open bar and complimentary snacks.
Tickets are refundable up until one week before the event (June 25). Please contact info@startuputrechtregion.com to request a refund.
Yes, parking is available but with a limited number of spots. We encourage visitors to use public transport or bikes when possible. For parking navigation, use: Eendrachtlaan 100. No matter which mode of transport you choose, click here for more info on how to get there.
questions about crossroads 2025?
Here you'll find the most frequently asked questions we've received so far. If you're still missing a question of your own don't hesitate to reach out by sending an email to info@startuputrechtregion.com
Fueled by
Powered by
Fueled by
