Our Startup Programs for fundraising & growth

What is the Raise Track?

The Raise Track is specifically designed to support fast-growing startups and scaleups in preparing for their next institutional funding round. Whether you're looking to raise Seed or Series A, we provide expert guidance in all investor readiness-related topics and conduct intensive training so that you can excel in proposals and pitches. With access to PwC's global network, the Raise Track connects you to various investors, including VCs, CVCs, and family offices, helping you secure the backing necessary to scale. Over the course of three-months the program offers a deep dive into funding strategies and company valuation, ensuring you have the knowledge and confidence to approach potential investors.

What awaits you?

You'll join the Raise Track with a group of 8–12 startups. Participate in a structured, hybrid program that includes a series of masterclasses and 1:1 mentoring sessions with PwC experts. You'll learn how to refine your value proposition, understand funding options (such as venture capital, business angels, and crowdfunding), master valuation techniques, and get support with your business plan, financial model, and pitch deck. The program results in an Investor Evening, where you'll pitch directly to over 60 venture capitalists, family offices, and other investors. Founder commitment is key – this is your opportunity to secure the funding needed to accelerate your growth.

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What is the Underrepresented Founders (URF) program?

Dedicated to fostering innovation and diversity, we believe diverse minds drive creativity by bringing varied perspectives and ideas to the table.

However, underrepresented founders – such as female founders* – often encounter heightened challenges, encompassing biases and limited access to (financial) opportunities in their entrepreneurial journey.

Teaming up with Amazon Web Services, our goal is to empower underrepresented founders in Europe by offering the necessary support to scale and grow their businesses.

What awaits you?

During our three month program we work closely with an exclusive cohort of B2B or B2B2C tech-startups. Within our broad network of investors, VC’s, serial entrepreneurs, business angels and corporates the participating startups make 100+ qualified touchpoints.

The program encompasses masterclasses, networking, personalized 1:1 expert sessions, and go-to-market opportunities. It features deep-dive sessions covering various aspects such as founding, negotiation, marketing, legal matters, pricing strategies, and sales, all tailored to meet your specific needs.

Please find more information about the focus areas and criteria for the program in the application sheet.

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Don’t just take our word and check out the video with the inspiring women from our last Female Founders Program:

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For the Exclusive Program, we collaborate with exclusive partners who love and live innovation like us. Every corporate, every organisation and even state institutions pursue strategies together with us: to support founders in a specific subject area or with a specific market or technology challenge.

The focus may be on the corporate’s areas of activity identified for the future or the desire to accelerate an individual area in the startup ecosystem.

One key example is the Underrepresented Founders Program we created with Amazon Web Services. Underrepresented entrepreneurs are supported and accompanied in scaling their business during our program. The program aims to create more visibility and contribute to the diversity of the startup ecosystem.

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