You asked for it. We’re bringing it back!
BBQ season is here, and so is Startup BBQ 🔥
Last year, more than 200 people from Croatia’s startup ecosystem showed up around the grill for the very first Startup BBQ. What started as a simple idea, bringing the ecosystem together outside conference rooms, turned into a laid-back Saturday filled with great food, drinks, music and conversations, with a short program featuring a panel and a fireside chat.
This year, we’re making it a tradition.
What is Startup BBQ Vol. 2?
Startup BBQ Vol. 2 returns as a community-driven gathering built around the people who make the ecosystem what it is founders, investors, operators and everyone in between.
No conference format. No long panels.
Just a relaxed setting where conversations happen naturally, ideas are exchanged and connections actually stick.
The focus stays the same connecting the ecosystem but with an updated format and even more reasons to show up.
📅 25 April 2026 · 11:30
📍 Fabrika Backyard, Zagreb
Here’s what’s on the grill this time 🔥
11:30 – 12:00 Pick up your badge (and food voucher)
12:00 – 12:30 VC Pitchback: Grilling the VCs (kind of)
Monika Mikac (NVision Ventures)
Dalibor Marijanović (Vesna VC)
Tomislav Nikočević (SQ Capital)
Matija Šušak (AYMO Ventures)
Moderator: Ante Magzan (Afekt.cc)
12:30 – 13:00 Fireside chat: This was not in my pitch deck
Matej Trbara (co-founder, Farseer)
Moderator: Netokracija
13:00 – 16:00 Networking: Decks down, drinks up
More than just a program
Startup BBQ is all about the atmosphere.
Expect Bold.burger on the grill, Zmajsko in your hand, cocktails from the Barun truck, a Red Bull Stribor truck + DJ setting the vibe, plus VR experiences, table tennis and a few surprises along the way.
Also, Uber is hooking you up with a special Startup BBQ discount, so no excuses.
Who’s it for?
If you’re part of the startup ecosystem, this is your crowd.
Startup founders, VC investors, tech companies, incubators, accelerators, entrepreneurs, mentors, researchers and anyone interested in building and supporting startups in Croatia.
Whether you’re looking to meet new people, exchange ideas or simply spend a Saturday surrounded by the community this is where it happens.
Join us
The event is completely free, but spots are limited.
Make sure to register in advance and secure your place.
See you in the backyard 🔥
