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About EWOR

Investor type

Incubator & Accelerator

First check

$100k to $500k

Applications

All year round

Deal type

Custom deal

Program fees

N/A

Typical terms

We typically invest €500K in seed and pre-seed startups, usually in exchange for roughly 7% initial equity, with €110K provided upfront and the remaining €390K through an uncapped SAFE; ideation-stage investments can range from €75K–€300K with a 3% equity fee.

Themes

quantum

renewables

generative AI

security

ehealth

deep technology

neural network

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Funding Stages

1. Idea or Patent 2. Prototype 3. Early Revenue 4. Scaling

Countries of investment

Belgium

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Who we are

We are a radically selective founder fellowship and early-stage VC backing outlier founders building transformative tech companies. We invest up to €500,000 and provide weekly 1:1 mentorship from full-time unicorn builders behind companies such as SumUp, Adjust, ProGlove, united-domains and more.

Funding Requirements

EWOR backs globally ambitious technology founders through one selective, global and virtual-first Fellowship with two modes: Ideation and Traction.

Ideation supports solo and serial founders from pre-idea, no company, no co-founder or no traction through validation and prototype.

Traction supports launched and revenue-generating startups with a validated product and up to €2M ARR that are preparing to scale and raise an institutional pre-seed or Seed round.

EWOR is industry-agnostic and tech-first, with substantial experience across AI, machine learning, DeepTech, B2B SaaS, developer tools, data infrastructure, fintech, healthtech, climate, energy, robotics, cybersecurity and hardware.

Value add

EWOR acts like an ecosystem co-founder for outlier founders. Fellows receive up to €500,000 in funding, weekly 1:1 sparring with full-time unicorn founders, tailored growth support, access to EWOR’s founder platform, hiring and fundraising modules, software credits, community events, investor introductions and the EWOR Grand Pitch.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is your preferred ownership target?

Our terms depend on the fellowship track. For the Ideation Fellowship, if EWOR invests, a 3% equity tuition fee applies. For the Traction Fellowship, EWOR invests up to €500k after acceptance, structured as €110k at a €1.5M post-money cap plus €390k through an uncapped SAFE note or similar instrument with MFN terms. We care about keeping the founder’s cap table fundable and align our ownership with long-term company-building.

What is your typical due diligence process?

Our process is founder-first and designed to identify exceptional outlier talent. We review the application, assess founder ambition, resilience, speed of execution, technical or commercial edge, market size, and early proof points such as patents, prototypes, pilots, users, revenue or deep customer insight. Strong-fit founders usually speak with EWOR team members and partners. We focus less on polished business plans and more on founder quality, insight, obsession and the potential to build a globally significant company.

What is your average time from first meeting to decision?

We aim to respond to applications within three weeks. During active application cycles, strong-fit founders may move faster because we dedicate more resources to reviewing applications and making decisions.

What do you expect from founders after investing?

We expect founders to build full-time, move fast, be coachable, engage deeply with their EWOR partner, share progress transparently, and use the EWOR ecosystem intensely. The best EWOR fellows actively use weekly 1:1 sparring, community access, hiring support, fundraising preparation, Grand Pitch, expert sessions and peer feedback to accelerate company-building.

Do you take board seats?

Not usually at the first-check stage. EWOR’s model is hands-on fellowship support, weekly 1:1 sparring and strategic mentorship rather than governance-heavy board control. Governance rights, observer rights or advisory structures may be discussed case by case depending on the investment and company stage.

Do you reserve capital for follow-on rounds?

Selectively. We support follow-on fundraising through the EWOR Grand Pitch, curated investor introductions, co-investor access and our broader network of VCs, angels, operators and domain experts. Additional EWOR or affiliated capital may be considered case by case for high-conviction fellows.

Do you invest in solo founders?

Yes. We invest in exceptional founders with or without co-founders. For Ideation, founders can apply before having a complete team. For Traction, we encourage one founder, preferably the CEO or CTO, to apply and list other co-founders if they exist.

What does success look like for you in an investment?

Success is backing an outlier founder who builds a category-defining technology company with global impact. We look for founders capable of creating €10B+ outcomes, raising strong follow-on funding, attracting exceptional teams

Locations

Berlin, DE HQ

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EWOR Team

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is your preferred ownership target?

What is your typical due diligence process?

What is your average time from first meeting to decision?

What do you expect from founders after investing?

Do you take board seats?

Do you reserve capital for follow-on rounds?

Do you invest in solo founders?

What does success look like for you in an investment?

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