Five early-stage tech companies faced off at SiGMA Central Europe 2025’s AIBC Startup Pitch on November 6, with Vitalentum emerging as the winner for its AI-powered image generation platform that integrates blockchain technology.
The competition, focused on innovations in Web3, artificial intelligence, and digital ecosystems, drew a packed audience and a judging panel made up of industry figures including Roberto Magnifico of Zest Innovation, Austeja Lazaraviciute of Coinvest Capital, Keith Zammit of Elevate AI, and Maurivsz Gasiewski of Google. The event was supported by r77, CSB Group, and Ikigai Ventures.
Vitalentum’s platform allows users to generate images through AI prompts and access a growing catalog of visuals across categories such as nature and abstract design. The company combines automation features and blockchain-based VTL Tokens to unlock additional functions and support community engagement.
Judges cited the startup’s scalability, business model, and traction in awarding it first place. The company reported more than 22,000 active users and a 20-30% retention rate, supported by a B2B subscription model for content creation and social media automation.
“Thank you for giving us the opportunity to present ourselves and get the prize because it means a lot to us. It’s one of the awards that we were truly hunting for because it’s a chance to stress test our ideas and get some feedback from the investors. They truly believe in our concept. We hope to make it even wider, even better, and expand ourselves to reach bigger markets and succeed in a bigger way,” said Vitalentum representative Nikolajs Malisevs following the announcement.
Other finalists included Thrilld Labs, which pitched a Web3 event and networking platform with decentralized ticketing; Babushka, which showcased a Tamagotchi-style crypto game; Appletree, offering a blockchain-based ESG certification system; and SuperSiuu, a sports entertainment hub combining live streams, betting, and community features.
Vitalentum’s win came with a prize package that includes technology, brand development, and networking support valued at several hundred thousand euros. The AIBC Startup Pitch is part of SiGMA’s global event circuit, providing a platform for emerging tech founders to present ideas to investors and industry leaders.
