BEYOND is a pan-European initiative fostering collaboration among accelerators and venture capital investors to facilitate the smooth flow of capital and expedite the international growth of early-stage startups.
BEYOND is a pan-European initiative fostering collaboration among accelerators and venture capital investors to facilitate the smooth flow of capital and expedite the international growth of early-stage startups.
Up to 50.000€ investment as a trigger for a 150.000€ syndication from our curated network of international investors
Two Investor Managers dedicated to fine-tuning your startup and navigating the fundraising journey
Access to an international network of investors willing to syndicate
Access to potential customers in the form of corporate partners willing to join pilot projects
We invest directly 50.000€ on the terms of your lead investor (preferably in a convertible loan, not asking for equity) and support you to raise 150.000€ in syndication from our curated network of international investors. We take you on the journey to 500.000€ in seed investment from quality investors. Beyond money, you get strong mentorship support, marketing, and growth coverage from a team of experts.
Prepare for a 10-week rollercoaster of growth and knowledge. We’re not just throwing money at you; we’re crafting a solid foundation for your success:
INVESTMENT PROGRAM: A focused 10-week effort to secure a seed round with the best investors in the game.
BEYOND Community Activities: Ongoing access to investor insights, live mentor talks, mastermind sessions for peer-to-peer founder sparring, and portfolio meetups to exchange learnings and contacts.
Nope, we’re your support crew, not the pilot. While we guide you through raising your seed round, we let the seed VCs take the lead when the time comes.
Buckle up for an online adventure! The program unfolds in the digital realm, with the exception of our kick-off event. Pack your bags because we’re meeting for two days in Copenhagen, Madrid, or Sofia.
Good news—it’s free for startups, thanks to the European Union’s support. All we ask is for your commitment. Mark your calendar for key dates:
Acceleration Due Diligence (Round 1): 1-hour online meeting between December 18 to 20, 2023.
Acceleration Due Diligence (Round 2): Another 1-hour online meeting between January 2 to 12, 2024.
Camp 1: Sofia, Bulgaria on February 26 to 27—book those two full days.
Camp 2: Online, March 11 and 12, 2024.
Camp 3: Also online, March 25 and 26, 2024.
If you need to know more about the program and what we offer you can contact Verica Poposka at verica(at)accelerace.io
FAQ BEYOND
What is Beyond?
Beyond is a pan-European investor community aiming to support early-stage startups and bring them to seed rounds with quality international investors. It is a collaboration between European accelerators and VC investors to create fluid capital flow and faster internationalization of early-stage startups.
What do you get as a startup by joining Beyond?
We invest directly 50.000€ in a convertible loan (not asking for equity) and support you to raise 150.000€ in syndication from our curated network of international investors. We take you on the journey to 500.000€ in seed investment from quality investors. Beyond money, you get strong mentorship support, marketing, and growth coverage from a team of experts.
You get Beyond money support- INVESTMENT PROGRAM:
Do we take a board seat after we raise a seed round?
No — we are there to support you every step of raising your seed round, but let the seed VCs take the lead afterwards.
Are the terms negotiable?
No. There are many accelerators, and VCs included. With this, we are protected to have a transparent process both for investors and startups.. On the good side — this is what allows us to make fast investment decisions.
Do we apply to the investment program separately?
Nope. You are assured a place in the investment program after you receive an investment from Beyond. We run 2 batches per year and you choose the one that fits you the best timing wise.
Is the investment program online or offline?
Hybrid! Some events will take place online, and some in-person in Copenhagen, Madrid, or Sofia.
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From September 25th to November 17th, 2023, companies will be able to present their startup through the official application form. To complete and submit the application form, one of the members of the startup must sign up on this platform using his or her personal details.
The BEYOND partners will review each application to select the startups that fit the following criteria: market growth, solution provided, achievements, growth and why the startup needs BEYOND. Up top 10 startups will be invited to join the program.
Begin the journey of having the perfect presentation for an investor and start collecting the collateral needed to enter our VAM.
Testing the pitch, the proof and the original thesis on investors and use this to get feedback to fine-tune even more.
Nailing the Dealroom: get the collateral ready for the deal room and raise funding.
The selected startups will have a two-day onboarding session to help them understand the next steps into the BEYOND program.
Startups will have the opportunity to meet the investors in the BEYOND ecosystem and pitch their solutions in an event.