EUSAFE

Startup Academy

 

Get investor-ready with our practical seed preparation program delivered by Accelerace — one of the Nordics’ leading pre-seed funds with 15+ years of proven results.

What you’ll learn

The Academy is built to help you do what matters most when raising your seed round:

  • Scale your revenue model – sharpen your growth beachhead and build scalable customer acquisition strategy.

  • Refine your product vision – align features, product, and solution to what investors look for.

  • Strengthen your team – identify gaps, critical skills, and how to fill them.

  • Find the right investors – build a funding roadmap that matches your startup.

  • Tell a story investors believe – design a pitch deck and narrative that wins meetings.

Who it’s for

The Academy is only open to startups that apply to the EUSAFE pilot and are selected to take part.

It works best if you’re:

  • Preparing to raise your seed round within the next 12 months.

  • Unsure if your pitch and investor targeting are strong enough.

  • Looking for practical, no-fluff training directly from investors who have backed hundreds of startups.

  • Wanting to connect with VCs and angels ready to invest.

Our Trainers

Peter Marculans

Accelerace

David Today Ventzel

Accelerace

Mads Løntoft

Accelerace

FAQ

What is a SAFE agreement?

A SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) is an investment contract that allows startups to raise funds from investors in exchange for future equity, without setting a valuation at the time of investment. It was originally developed in Silicon Valley to simplify early-stage fundraising.

A SAFE works by granting investors the right to receive company shares at a future financing round, usually at a discount or with a valuation cap. This makes it a founder-friendly alternative to traditional convertible notes, as it avoids interest rates and maturity dates.

Who can join the Academy?

The Academy is only open to startups that apply to the EUSAFE pilot and are selected to take part.

Fill in your startup profile on OnePass and submit your application here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0lJFSD0

What will I learn in the Academy?

The Academy prepares you for raising your seed round with hands-on guidance from experienced VCs. You’ll learn how to:

  • Scale your revenue model and sharpen your growth focus.

  • Refine your product vision (features → product → solution).

  • Strengthen your team and identify critical skills.

  • Build a funding roadmap and investor list.

  • Tell a story and design a pitch deck that wins meetings.

What happens after I apply?

1. Eligibility check based on your OnePass profile

2. If necessary, pre-screening based on market and tech fit

3. Final evaluation by experts (scored on innovation, execution, and market potential)

4. Selection Committee chooses up to 10 startups to join training and investor matchmaking

Does it cost anything?

No. The Academy and pilot are offered at zero cost — no fees, no equity taken.

Why should I apply?

Because you’ll get:

  • Practical training normally reserved for Accelerace portfolio companies.

  • Direct investor access through the EUSAFE matchmaking platform.

  • A chance to shape a funding tool built for European realities.

  • All at no cost to your startup.