The focus of StartupYard Batch 11 will remain Deep Tech.
We are looking for people working on technologies and products that are unique, difficult to replicate, or are exploring areas of innovation where the barrier to entry remains high, and the problems are scientifically complex and difficult, such as AI, Crypto, IoT, or AR/VR.
Deep Tech companies work at the edges of possibility for emerging technologies, and so have the potential to disrupt and change whole industries overnight.
You do not need to have a working product or an incorporated company to apply for our program because we are early-stage investors.
2019 is so far already another successful year for our startups, marking several significant investments and acquisitions. Rockaway Capital invested in Gjirafa (e-commerce platform and the fastest growing technology company in the Balkan region), as well as in BudgetBakers (fast growing personal finance application with a global reach).
Steel Mountain (cyber security company from the UK) was acquired by Avast and Czech startup Brand Embassy, offering customer support on social media, was acquired by the Israeli public company NICE.
Our startups also started this year with two significant awards: Czech AI startup Rossum was voted “Startup of the Year” at the Czech AI Awards and WaymarkTech, UK-based company offering AI for regulatory compliance, was named one of the “Most influential FinTechs 2019” by a judging panel of experts in London.
“StartupYard was a super important turning point in the journey of TeskaLabs and in my life. Simply put, there would be no TeskaLabs without StartupYard.”
“Building a company from nothing is a great undertaking in life. And I am so glad now that we didn’t choose to do it alone. StartupYard has been with us 100% along the way.”
“It surprised us how eager the core StartupYard team was to help with their experience and feedback, they really became an important part of Rossum’s story.”
“It’s not about dreams, it’s about vision. StartupYard helped us to find a path– a way to make our vision a reality.”
“3 months at StartupYard is like 3 years in normal time. We transformed as a company in a way I didn’t expect.”
“I knew that StartupYard’s network of mentors is extensive, but it actually exceeded my expectations. Virtually everyone relevant for any business in this region is in the +1 network of StartupYard’s mentors.”
“Simply put, one of the best accelerator programs in Europe for high tech startups.”
StartupYard’s Accelerator Program has welcomed 72 startups since 2011. Our portfolio companies together now employ hundreds of people, all over the world, and have collectively raised over €30,6 million so far.
The program builds towards DemoDay, which gives startups the opportunity to publicly present themselves at Central Europe’s biggest such event. Hundreds of corporations, investors, entrepreneurs, and media attend at the finish of each round.
Work directly with top level executives, successful startup founders, and investors who are interested in helping you grow your network and hone your ideas to succeed.
Receive 40,000 Euros in seed financing, with the option for follow on funding for the most promising startups.
Get access to some of the best minds, and the best rolodexes, in the world with StartupYard’s global network of mentors, representing corporations, investors, accelerators, and successful startups.
Enjoy over 1m Euros worth of program perks from partners like Microsoft, Google, SendGrid and Amazon, including web hosting, email services, advertising, legal and financial services, user testing, and much more.
Attend over 20 in-depth professional workshops, and get ongoing support from special experts, designed to help you grow your startup in the smartest, most sustainable way possible.
Present your ideas to the world, seek funding, and grow globally, starting on DemoDay.
In Their Own Words: Pavel Konečný, CEO Neuron Soundware
