Rise is an exclusive programme for serious tech players. In a trusted environment, scaleup founders share and discuss their growth challenges during tailor-made sessions with experienced entrepreneurs and scaling experts. Every year we run 3 batches, where we select up to 10 companies to join the programme. It’s fully subsidised, and we don’t seek equity. Rise connects you with experts who can provide valuable guidance and insights to help you make informed decisions and avoid potential pitfalls.
Rise adds most value to companies who:
Exposure:
Get exposure through various channels and our extensive network and community. We'll help you get the word out and put your business on the map.
Knowledge Sharing sessions:
Connect with other tech entrepreneurs who are facing similar scaling challenges. Learn from the best in the game and gain valuable insights on sourcing talent, raising capital, going international, go-to-market strategies, product and operations.
Meet with top-notch people:
You will meet great mentors, scale icons, fellow scaleup founders, and industry experts. They will be available for you during the sessions of the programme to answer all your burning questions and help you make meaningful connections.
In a trusted environment, share and discuss your growth challenges during tailor-made sessions with experienced entrepreneurs and scaling experts. From product-market fit to management structures topics: we’ll make sure to unravel precious insights, together!
Applications for Rise Batch #12 are now open and are closing on the 28th of November 2023. Email rise@techleap.nl if you have questions about the upcoming batch, or want to schedule a call.
Meet the very first batch of companies accepted into the programme after an intensive selection process: Easee, Floryn, LTO Network, Mapiq, Nico.Lab, Online Payment Platform, Polarsteps, Quicargo, Starred and Wizenoze.
"The concept and speed of the programme makes it the best the Netherlands currently has. Connecting with experienced entrepreneurs and scaling experts is highly valuable. The Rise programme enabled us to get to the next level in our organization."
Once you are selected you will meet your Batch manager who will onboard you for the programme and make sure you are aware of the resources and format that Techleap.nl can bring to you through out the course of Rise. During a deep dive call, you will be challenged on your goals and approach in order to define better the scope and expectations of the Rise programme.
Applications for Rise Batch#12 are now open and are closing on the 28th of November 2023. Email rise@techleap.nl if you have questions about the upcoming batch, or want to schedule a call.
We do not seek equity. There is no cost involved for the scaleups, besides travel expenses and/or accommodation.
Final selection will be made by an independent selection committee. After the submission deadline, our scouting team will be in touch and ask you to submit a personal video of up to 2 minutes to brief the jury for Selection Day. Selection is based on the overall value proposition, traction, potential to scale, team and program fit. After approval, you get an invitation for Selection Day where you'll meet the jury for a Q&A style conversation. Also, we believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, and therefore encourage applications from founding teams with a wide array of backgrounds.
Techleap.nl Rise Programme adds the most value for companies who:
> Significantly need to increase their team.
> Want to expand their markets and rapidly grow internationally.
> Need to attract serious growth capital.
> Want to map their scaling journey.
> Aim to be a global force in their industry.
Yes, and in the 3 programmes we run per year we alternate between open calls and thematic batches. In a theme call we select companies from specific industries that have an impact in solving a certain problem such as climate change, covid-19, fintech, or health.
We constantly expand our group of iconic entrepreneurs who have scaled their companies to billion-dollar businesses. During Rise, you will get a chance to hear their story and sit at the same table to ask for advice on your toughest challenges.
Being experts in scaling tech companies, they provide feedback, guidance and connections to the scaleups and their founders/CEOs involved in the Rise programme.
Rise is an exclusive scaling programme for serious players. Your one-time opportunity to connect with other entrepreneurs and discuss growth challenges and get deep insights from top entrepreneurs such as Michiel Muller (Picnic) or Jitse Groen (Takeaway.com).
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