Acceleration program
US Go-to-market
WEVE and Unfold.vc have joined forces to offer an acceleration program
for early-stage startups in the CEE region (Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia,
Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Hungary).
This soft-landing program helps startups expand and grow their businesses in the US, by providing them with a 10-week hybrid acceleration program with WEVE. For one or two selected startups, Unfold.vc will cover the acceleration expenses & provide dedicated investment of up to $220k to each selected company.
Application deadline September 23, 2023
Details
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Investment check for selected companies
Up to two selected companies from qualified applicants will receive
$150,000 – $220,000 in investment from Unfold.VC. Requirement: utilize a portion of this investment to participate in the program.
*Unfold reserves the right to negotiate individual investment conditions and investment types (equity, convertible note). -
Program cost
Two flat options:$25,000
or $15,000 & 1-3% of warrants (for WEVE).
For up to two selected startups, Unfold.vc will cover the acceleration expenses and provides dedicated investment opportunities of up to $220,000 to each company. -
Mentor Network
Our mentor network is made up of 600+ serial entrepreneurs, industry experts, and corporate leaders who are all committed to your company’s success. Mentors support startups in many ways, including learning sessions, 1:1 meetings, fireside chats, and opening their network up for introductions.
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100+ hours of dedicated support
Applicants will receive 100+ hours of dedicated support (10 hours per week over 10 weeks).
US Go-to-market with WEVE & Unfold.vc
The program includes a targeted curriculum for expanding into the US market, 1:1 mentorship, and introductions to top investors, corporates, service providers, and entrepreneurs in NYC.
Application deadline September 23, 2023
The program will kick off on October 10th, 2023.
“Success is when reality catches up to your imagination”
Let’s build the reality and unfold the future together.
Program Curriculum
The program includes a targeted curriculum for expanding into the US market,
1:1 mentorship, and introductions to top investors, corporates, service providers, and entrepreneurs in NYC.
Application cycle August 3 to September 23, 2023
Week 1-3
Set-up
Program orientation, US set-up, and foundational learning sessions
- The NYC Tech Ecosystem
- US Incorporation
- Sales Cycle Optimization
- US Fundraising
- Immigration
- Tax & Accounting
- Pitch-Coaching
- US Business
- Culture & Networking, etc.
Event: Program Kick-off
Week 4-7
Build
Go-to-market strategy, and assets to the US market and target customer
- Investor Prospecting
- Outbound Sales
- Account-Based Selling
- Financial Planning
- Pricing Strategies
- Growing your Revenue
- Content Marketing
- PR, Social Selling
- Customer Success, etc.
Week 8-10
Execute
Emphasis on warm introductions to potential clients, partners and investors
- RevOps
- Channel Partnerships
- Scaling Your US Team
- Creating the Right Talent Magnet
- Employment Law & Best Practices
- Unit Economics
- Executive Leadership, etc
Event: Demo Day
8 weeks remote & 2 weeks in-person
The program is built on a hybrid delivery model – first 8 weeks on remote, 2 weeks in-person.
The program closure will allow startups to deliver their high-end US Go-to-Market pitch to an audience of American investors and leaders following weeks of preparation and personalized coaching.
Who should apply?
Stage
Average Funding:
Bootstrapped – Seed Series A
Average revenue:
$100K – $3M
Market traction:
Applicants must show an MVP and initial traction
Team
# of employees:
at least 5 employees
Average Funding:
At least one of the founders will be
participating to the program and will travel
to New York City for the in-person weeks.
Industry
Average Funding:
Bootstrapped – Seed Series A
B2B SaaS, Retail, Media, Advertising, EdTech,
FinTech, AR/VR, ML and AI, Enterprise Solutions,
HR Tech, Health Tech, Food Tech, Travel Tech,
Fashion Tech, Property Tech, InsurTech.
Program booklet
The program includes a targeted curriculum for expanding into the US market, 1:1 mentorship, and introductions to top investors, corporates, service providers, and entrepreneurs in NYC.
The application call for a program will open through August/September 2023.
The program will kick off on October 10th, 2023.
US Network Access
Lead Mentorship
Each participant will be match with an experienced WEVE mentor selected for its expertise and achievements in a relevant industry.
Network Introductions
WEVE will open its network to set-up valuable introductions with investors, potential leads, consultant coaches and industry experts.
Networking Events
WEVE will run a series of events dedicated to US networking and community building among founders.
About WEVE
WEVE Acceleration, launched in 2017, supports promising international startups with US market entry and expansion.
WEVE has accelerated 200+ startups from 30+ countries! By forming strong relationships with local economic development groups and a vast network of trade and innovation agencies, WEVE bridges the gap with the global tech market, accelerating companies worldwide and making international markets more accessible to entrepreneurs.
