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EWOR backs outlier founders building transformative technology companies with €1B+ potential, regardless of stage—from pre-idea to €2M ARR—through founder-led mentorship, flexible capital, and an ecosystem designed to accelerate founders who think in decades rather than demos.

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$300K - $500K

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Investment Thesis

EWOR invests in people, not companies. They back the top 0.1% of founders building €10B+ companies by providing significant capital (up to €500k), intensive 1:1 mentorship from unicorn founders, and access to a curated ecosystem of 10,000+ experts. Their approach is non-linear and bespoke—rejecting standardized playbooks in favor of tailored support that matches each founder’s exact stage and challenges. They explicitly target founders with ‘obsession, resilience, and a vision that can’t be ignored’ rather than perfect business plans.

What Sets Them Apart

  • Full-time partner involvement: EWOR Partners (who built SumUp €8B, Adjust €1.2B, ProGlove, Felyx) are full-time coaches, not part-time advisors. They provide hours of weekly 1:1 sparring, not monthly check-ins.
  • 0.1% acceptance rate creating elite peer cohort: Founders work alongside the world's sharpest minds and most driven builders, creating an 'elevating experience' where peers push each other to think bigger.
  • Founder-centric selection: Investment decision based 99% on founder quality and potential, not business maturity. They accept founders at any stage—from pre-idea to €2M ARR.
  • Two flexible pathways: Separate Ideation Fellowship (up to €300k for pre-traction founders) and Traction Fellowship (€500k for founders with initial traction), each with tailored support.
  • Curated global ecosystem: Access to 10,000+ handpicked experts, 1,500+ mentors, and investors matched specifically to founder's field and challenges, not a generic network.
  • Grand Pitch mechanism: Bi-annual events where fellows pitch to 400+ top-tier VCs and investors, with fellows typically raising 50-300% higher valuations than average and reducing fundraising time by 80%.
  • Virtual-first, globally accessible: Global founders can participate from anywhere, with in-person gatherings and San Francisco residencies as optional enhancements.

Portfolio Highlights

Artifact AI

Ai Ml

Aspect

Healthtech

Irradia Solutions

Deeptech

Auryx

Healthtech

Prosper

Fintech

SE3 Labs

Ai Ml

AI-driven health platform for longevity

Healthtech

Thaleron

Deeptech

+ 7 more companies in their portfolio

Investment Team

7 Partners at EWOR

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