HOW TO GET IN

Our selection process

Our selection process is designed as a fast, structured pipeline with clear decision points at every stage. Teams move through short evaluation steps, each ending with a go / no-go decision, so you always know where you stand and what comes next.

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How it starts

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Initial Form (1 minute)

Fill out a short form with:
- Your name
- What you do / what you’re building
No deck, no long answers. It takes about one minute and gets the process started.

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Initial Assessments

You’ll have two short conversations with our team:
Scouting Team Call
: A first, informal call to get to know each other. We focus on who you are, what you’re building, and your motivation.
Director Call
: A deeper discussion with our Program Director. Be ready for more thoughtful questions around your vision and execution, your product and market and your growth plans.
At this point, we’re both assessing whether it makes sense to move forward together

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Formal Application

After speaking with our team, if there’s clear mutual interest, you’ll be invited to submit a formal application.This includes:

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Uploading your most up-to-date investment deck
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Confirming key company details

At this stage, expectations are aligned on both sides and we are preparing for the next stage.

IT'S SHOWTIME

Pitch Day

Selected startups are invited to Pitch Day, where you present your startup to our investment team.You’ll pitch, demo (when applicable), and answer questions around traction, market, and scalability. A decision is made at the end of this stage.

Due Diligence

If we move forward after  Pitch Day, we begin a structured due diligence process. Expect:

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Uploading relevant documents (financials, product, legal, team)
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A few focused calls with domain experts

This step validates your business and sets the foundations for the next phase.

Pre-Accelerator (4 weeks)

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Before the final investment decision, selected teams enter a 4-week pre-accelerator.
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This is a hands-on phase where we:

Work closely togetherTest execution and collaborationGo deeper into strategy, product, and market fit

Ready to start?If you’re excited to explore that journey with us, we’d love to meet you.

Start with the initial form -  it only takes 1 minute

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