ILLUTHERM is Start-up of the Year 2025!

Das ILLUteam bei der Verleihung des Start-up of the Year Award 2025 | Fotos: Klar Agentur GmbH — The ILLUteam at the Start-up of the Year Award 2025 ceremony | Photos: Klar Agentur GmbH

November 19, 2025, was all about pitching at ILLUTHERM:
While our CEO Lukas Porz was on stage at the Slush 100 semifinals, our COO Milto Vlachos pitched at the Startup of the Year Award hosted by Frankfurt Forward—with overwhelming success.

Milto Vlachos impressed the jury of leading investors and top CEOs, securing first place for ILLUTHERM!

Every year, the most innovative start-ups from Frankfurt and the Rhine-Main region compete for this prestigious title. The competition offers a unique platform to present visionary ideas, make valuable contacts, and tap into new growth opportunities.
From the initial pitch to the final, the most promising teams are supported by outstanding industry experts.