Cyber Pitch is Europe's premier cybersecurity and AI security startup pitch competition, often described as 'Shark Tank for Cybersecurity.' It takes place annually during Munich Security Conference Week, featuring hand-picked European startups pitching to world-class judges.

Who won Cyber Pitch 2025?

Knostic won Cyber Pitch 2025, capturing both the jury and audience vote. Founded by Sounil Yu, Knostic focuses on securing AI coding agents like Claude Code and Cursor.

When and where is Cyber Pitch held?

Cyber Pitch is held annually in Munich, Germany during Munich Security Conference Week (typically in February). The 2025 edition took place on February 12, 2025.

Who were the judges at Cyber Pitch 2025?

The 2025 judges were Elie Bursztein (Head of Cyber R&D at Google DeepMind), Igor Andriushchenko (CISO at Lovable), and Ashish Rajan (Host of Cloud Security Podcast).

Which startups competed at Cyber Pitch 2025?

Six startups competed: Knostic (AI agent security - Winner), Geordie (AI governance), Hadrian (attack surface management), RedMimicry (attack emulation), Revel8 (deepfake security awareness), and Maze (vulnerability management).

How can I participate in the next Cyber Pitch?

To pitch, judge, or attend the next Cyber Pitch, contact register@cyberpitch.io. The event is held during Munich Security Conference Week.

Is Cyber Pitch affiliated with Munich Security Conference?

No, Cyber Pitch is an independent event that takes place during Munich Security Conference Week but is not officially affiliated with MSC. It is organized by Patrick Hermann (Fortino Ventures), Moritz Tränkner-Tuborgh (Netlight), and Sergej Epp (Sysdig).