One of the basic things it's that's the first time an accelerator program operates in 4 cities across Europe with a cohesive proposal.
There are indeed other accelerators, non of them in Europe. Seedcamp isn't an accelerator, neither is HackFwd (they're and I quote: "pre-seed investment company designed to enable great people to launch great ideas").
The Difference Engine and Springboard in UK are accelerator programs but they only operate in UK (and Jon is a great friend of ours).
There is no accelerator that currently operates across Europe and that's a fact. No bragging, no marketing stunt, no PR. That's the reason we do it, because it's needed and it doesn't exists.
Because it's a way to bridge different cultures and problems of each European area. Some startups can't move around, but would love to tap into what other startups are doing around Europe. The same is specially true for investors who normally only work locally. A structure where they can tap into startups all around Europe and chat with other investors, mentors, etc. is extremely valuable.
Plus, by operating in different countries we can leverage and scale certain things that help us help more startups. :)
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One of the basic things it's that's the first time an accelerator program operates in 4 cities across Europe with a cohesive proposal.
There are indeed other accelerators, non of them in Europe. Seedcamp isn't an accelerator, neither is HackFwd (they're and I quote: "pre-seed investment company designed to enable great people to launch great ideas").
The Difference Engine and Springboard in UK are accelerator programs but they only operate in UK (and Jon is a great friend of ours).
There is no accelerator that currently operates across Europe and that's a fact. No bragging, no marketing stunt, no PR. That's the reason we do it, because it's needed and it doesn't exists.
Why do we need an accelerator which operates across Europe?
Because it's a way to bridge different cultures and problems of each European area. Some startups can't move around, but would love to tap into what other startups are doing around Europe. The same is specially true for investors who normally only work locally. A structure where they can tap into startups all around Europe and chat with other investors, mentors, etc. is extremely valuable.
Plus, by operating in different countries we can leverage and scale certain things that help us help more startups. :)