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Boost Turku Startup Journey

Startup Journey by Boost Turku is a free early-stage acceleration program: no charges, no equity taken. Next batch is digital. Earlier ones have been onsite in Turku, Finland, and upcoming ones may be physical with digital participation possibly an option. Most selected teams will be from Turku region in Finland as the organization’s mission is to support the local ecosystem.

They select teams (not solo founders) that have done at least some work already on the idea, e.g. competitor identification and evaluation. Teams have to be able to clearly state their solution that has some competitive advantage.

The goal of the program is to help you develop your concept and get you towards first revenue.

Their community page with mentors etc. can be found at facebook.com/BoostStartupJourney.

ValueTech

ValueTech seed fund is focused on transformative technologies that benefit multiple types of industries, such as solutions in energy, cybersecurity and manufacturing.

Investment companies have to have a Polish legal entity, but don’t need to move entirely to Poland. They’re often the lead investor.

They’re happy to serve on a supervisory board, but not get actively involved with company management.

Startup Wise Guys

They have three main programs: B2B (SaaS), Cyber Security, Fintech, and a pre-accelerator for idea stage companies. The applications are ongoing, but the programs are done in batches.

Strong focus on B2B. B2B2C is possible if it’s B2B focused. B2G is possible in especially strong cases. They invest in software and marketplaces. Hardware is ok, as long as the main value in the software side.

Main acceleration programs take companies from proof-of-concept stage onwards. Idea stage companies can apply into the pre-acceleration program.

Initial ticket almost always solo, follow-on is a co-investment with possibility to lead.

 

ReadyFireAim

Health Incubator Helsinki

Rolling applications are also reviewed all the time and the program’s open network can help in many ways even outside the official program.

For the full program, spring application period is until 30.4.2020. Autumn application period will be opened after summer.

The program is geared especially for research-based teams and founders to develop their business in the health sector. Focusing on very early stage, from first proof-of-concept or traction onwards.

K Fund

K Fund is based in Spain, investing especially in Spain but also elsewhere in Europe, Israel and Russia.

They’re the lead investor in most of their cases.

 

Innovation Nest

Focusing on B2B software, especially SaaS. Very B2B-oriented forms of B2B2C can also be interesting.

Prefer at least €10k MRR. For exceptional founders, exceptions can be made.

Geographically they focus on EEA + Switzerland + UK. They prefer to invest in syndicates as a lead or co-investor.

Commercialization Reactor

Accelerator with ongoing applications. Programs start in batches. Currently everything online, but they plan to resume physical participation programs later.

Requirements: Deep tech. Significant understanding behind tech. Team of founders have to include at least one scientist and one entrepreneur. Have to be from EEA or UK or Switzerland or willing to move to Latvia. Have to establish a company in Latvia for the acceleration program.

Sustainable Ventures

Annual acceleration fund and program for sustainable ventures.

Companies have to be UK tax registered. Investment tickets and mentioned sizes here are in British pounds.

Turing Studio

Fundraising, branding, design and business development consulting. Helping clients with development projects around the globe.

Does not organize clinical trials, but they do user research and interviews and help with all business areas.