Rise is an exclusive programme for serious tech players. In a trusted environment, scaleups 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!
To join Rise, you must fit the following:
Applications for Rise Batch #4 are now open! You have until March 24th to apply to the Rise programme.
We will follow up with an interview for shortlisted companies who meet the selection criteria. Ten companies will then be selected to join the programme.
"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."
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Once you are selected to join Rise, we kick-off the programme with a networking event. A great opportunity to meet your peers and entrepreneurs who've joined the programme before you.
Network, get inspired and gather actionable insights around Talent, Capital and Internationalisation via exclusive sessions with our scale icons and experts.
We curate an audience of top-tier contacts from the investor and corporate world to listen to your pitch and enable the right connections in days instead of months.
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 Pieter van der Does (Adyen) or Jitse Groen (Takeaway.com).
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