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 quarter we select 10 companies to join the programme. It’s free, and we don’t seek equity. Check now if your company is eligible!
Are you an ambitious Fintech scaleup operating out of the Netherlands? Accelerate your growth with Rise, join our Batch #9! Book a 15-minute call with our Scaleup Scout - Haik Pogosian to see what Rise can do for your company.
For Batch #9 we are looking for companies within the fintech industry domain.
Rise adds most value to companies who are:
See the key dates for our upcoming batch!
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.
Our Entrepreneur-in-Residence will lead a CEO to CEO conversation with you and use a data-driven tool to map the bottlenecks on your scaling journey.
Applications right now are closed. Book a call with our Rise scout if you have any questions on the application process or the programme.
Also, we believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, and therefore encourage applications from founding teams with a wide array of backgrounds.
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 4 programmes we run per year we alternate between open calls and theme calls. In a theme call we select companies from specific industries that have an impact in solving a certain problem such as climate change or covid-19. You can view an example of our Flattening the climate curve theme impact via the link below.
"You need to do your homework first, but if you know what you need, the Rise programme is the best thing that could ever happen to your business."
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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