Startup Wise Guys Flagship Accelerator

Convertible investment up to EUR 100,000 against a EUR 35,000 programme service fee, plus a EUR 250,000 follow-on opportunity; 14-week hybrid programme.

What you get

up to €100,000Equity investment

“Receive a convertible investment up to €100,000 (with a program cost of €35,000) and an additional €250,000 as a follow-on opportunity.”

Equity takennot published

Strings attachedA standardised, non-negotiable EUR 35,000 programme service fee, invoiced after the investment transfer. Monthly reporting for up to two years then quarterly reporting thereafter. Startup Wise Guys typically retains pro-rata rights in future funding rounds. Travel and accommodation for the on-site portions are the startup's responsibility.

Can you apply

VC backingNot required

Referral or partnerNot required

Registered companynot stated

IndividualsNot eligible

Open sourcenot stated

Latest stage acceptedpre seed

CountriesOpen worldwide

Before you applyA working MVP, at least two co-founders or team members, and initial customer traction, MRR or revenues. Startup Wise Guys invests in companies incorporated in the EU, USA, UK and other jurisdictions approved under its fund rules, and will help set up an appropriate legal entity if you are not.

B2B startup (no B2C). Working MVP. Minimum 2 co-founders/team members. Initial customer traction, MRR, or revenues. Full-time commitment mandatory. This is a hybrid accelerator program, where 80% of the program content will take place online, and 20% will be conducted in person in Tallinn, Estonia and another European hub to be announced soon. We don't have a fixed upfront equity % in exchange for our investment and participation in the acceleration program. The exact percentage depends on factors like your company's stage, market potential, and revenue metrics.

When

Always open, applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

What Startup Wise Guys funds

Estonian-founded B2B accelerator running hybrid vertical and flagship programmes across Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Invests a convertible cheque against a fixed programme service fee and explicitly negotiates equity per company rather than publishing a standard percentage.

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Details

The flagship B2B accelerator runs as a 14-week acceleration programme spread over five months across four modules, roughly 80% online with in-person modules in Tallinn and a second European hub. Startup Wise Guys invests up to EUR 100,000 through equity agreements, convertible notes or SAFE notes and charges a standardised, non-negotiable EUR 35,000 service fee, invoiced after the investment transfers so there is no upfront cost. Equity is negotiated per company: the investment-deal page states there is no fixed upfront percentage, so equityPct is null rather than zero. Equity, when taken, is generally preferred shares. Applications are reviewed first come, first served with no published deadline.

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