Seedstars Growth Program

Seedstars Growth Program
We help startups with Product-Market Fit achieve scale
Starts January 20, 2020

Application Deadline Finished!
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Growth Program

The Growth Program is a Virtual Three Month Post-Acceleration program focused on Growth.

The program is designed to help startups build a Growth Team and implement a Growth Methodology in order to support scaling up the venture and raise Series A and beyond.

We have mastered the technique of organising an entire acceleration program virtually. So, rather than taking you out of your market, we bring the expertise to you so that you may remain close to your customers and your team.
Timeline

1. Application & Screening
December 11, 2019
Applications are open until the end of the year 2019, where startups that fit the criteria can submit their application.
2. Selection
Dec 2019 - Jan 2020
The acceleration program team will conduct online and face-to-face interviews with the pre-selected startups before the final selection will be announced on April.

3. Kick-off Webinars
January 20, 2020
The Program kicks off with an intensive week of webinars with the main goal to define clear OKRs, setting up tools and building the foundation for growth.
4. Growth Program
January - April 2020
The program runs for 12 weeks through a series of 12 modules focused on Growth and Series A fundraising through weekly 1:1 mentoring sessions and webinars with subject experts

5. Post Growth Program
April 2020 onwards
After the end of the Growth Program, the team will evaluate your performance in order to decide on follow-on investments and additional support to help your startup grow.
Investment Deal

$50,000
Initial investment

$30,000 cash + $20,000 program fee
up to $100,000 In-kind services & perks
Services provided by Microsoft, Intel, Hubspot, Rebump, Segment, Evernote, Xero, UpWork etc.
Up to $500,000 Follow-On Investment
Consideration for a follow on investment from Seedstars and its global investor network.
Testimonials
Here's what a few of previous participants have to say about the program
Edves, Nigeria
“Prior to the Growth program we were making decision based on our gut. Through the program we realized the value of data and it is helping us make better decisions.” - Dare Abedeyo, Founder & COO
Jamii, Tanzania
“Being introduced by Seedstars to the CEO of one of Africa’s top telcos has led to a pilot collaboration and cross border expansion. A tangible and valuable service.” - Lilian Makoi, Founder & CEO
Ultracasas, Bolivia
“The biggest value added was the constant support from the Growth Mentors to every question and necessity. The methodology helped us organize better and understand better what are we pursuing.” - Carlos Jordan, Founder & CEO
Growth Program until now
46 Startups
We have already run 4 batches of the program, accelerating 46 startups.
61% Follow-on
61% of our startups raised follow-on funding after the program
83% NPS
100% of our past participants would recommend the growth program to a friend or colleague
$300k - $1.2M Avg. Round
On average, our startups raised between $300k and $1.2M after participating in the program.
Portfolio

Medsaf
Nigeria, HealthTech
Joonaak Delivery
Cambodia, Logistics
RebajasTusCuentas
Peru, FinTech
YNMO
Saudi Arabia, EdTech
Cowtribe
Ghana, AgriTech
ParkingKoi
Bangladesh, TravelTech
Ultracasas
Bolivia, PropTech
At home doc
Qatar, HealthTech
and 38 other startups from 18 countries
Team

Satwik Govindarajula
Growth Lead in Residence
Seedstars
Fredrik Andersson
Investment Manager
Seedstars
Katarina Szulenyiova
Program Manager
Seedstars
Charlie Graham-Brown
Chief Investment Officer
Seedstars
Konstantin Hapkemeyer
Investment Analyst
Seedstars
Nelio Leone
Founder
Urbanmonks.io
Alex Macura
Co-Founder
PopUpShopShop
Patricia Hansen
Growth Consultant
Tradecraft
Program Criteria
Achieved Product-Market Fit
Post-Revenue
Verified Business Model
Profitable Unit Economics
Ready to invest in Growth
Operating in a High-Impact sector
Financial Services
Health
Agriculture
Education
Government
Energy
Real Estate
Retail
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Seedstars Growth Program

We help startups with Product-Market Fit achieve scaleStarts January 20, 2020 Application Deadline Finished!

Growth Program

Timeline

1. Application & Screening

December 11, 2019

2. Selection

Dec 2019 - Jan 2020

3. Kick-off Webinars

January 20, 2020

4. Growth Program

January - April 2020

5. Post Growth Program

April 2020 onwards

Investment Deal

$50,000Initial investment

up to $100,000 In-kind services & perks

Up to $500,000 Follow-On Investment

Testimonials

Here's what a few of previous participants have to say about the program

Edves, Nigeria

“Prior to the Growth program we were making decision based on our gut. Through the program we realized the value of data and it is helping us make better decisions.” - Dare Abedeyo, Founder & COO

Jamii, Tanzania

“Being introduced by Seedstars to the CEO of one of Africa’s top telcos has led to a pilot collaboration and cross border expansion. A tangible and valuable service.” - Lilian Makoi, Founder & CEO

Ultracasas, Bolivia

“The biggest value added was the constant support from the Growth Mentors to every question and necessity. The methodology helped us organize better and understand better what are we pursuing.” - Carlos Jordan, Founder & CEO

Growth Program until now

46 Startups

61% Follow-on

83% NPS

$300k - $1.2M Avg. Round

Portfolio

Medsaf

Nigeria, HealthTech

Joonaak Delivery

Cambodia, Logistics

RebajasTusCuentas

Peru, FinTech

YNMO

Saudi Arabia, EdTech

Cowtribe

Ghana, AgriTech

ParkingKoi

Bangladesh, TravelTech

Ultracasas

Bolivia, PropTech

At home doc

Qatar, HealthTech

and 38 other startups from 18 countries

Team

Growth Lead in Residence

Investment Manager

Program Manager

Chief Investment Officer

Investment Analyst

Founder

Co-Founder

Growth Consultant

Program Criteria

Achieved Product-Market Fit

Operating in a High-Impact sector

Interested in one of our future Growth Programs?

Contact Us

Do you have questions or are interested in partnering with us?Please get it touch by filling the form.

We help startups with Product-Market Fit achieve scale
Starts January 20, 2020

Application Deadline Finished!

$50,000
Initial investment

Do you have questions or are interested in partnering with us?
Please get it touch by filling the form.