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Participating in an accelerator is a great opportunity for early-stage startups to… well, accelerate their growth. 🚀 If you were wondering if your startup is eligible for applying to Venturecake, here are the key requirements:    “We’re looking forward to applications from all ambitious startups, already incorporated in Austria or in the CEE region, looking for ways to expand across Europe and further,” explains Philipp Draxler, Partner and Investor at Venturecake.    “To ensure that the growth trajectory remains strong even after they complete our program, we look for startups with fully dedicated founders, no prior investments, and who already have an MVP or a client-verified POC,” he adds.    If your startup fulfills these requirements, you will find more detailed information about the accelerator program on the Venturecake website.    Application deadline is just around the corner, so don’t hesitate – visit https://venturecake.eu now! ➡️ 

Venturecake’s “Add a layer, take a slice” 🍰 concept is a new and unique way of engaging startups in an accelerator. But what does this actually mean?    At weXelerate’s future forward 24 event, Venturecake’s Partner and Investor Philipp Draxler explained how “add a layer, take a slice” works:    ➡️ Every participating startup adds a layer of equity to the whole “batch cake”    ➡️ In return, they receive a slice of diversified shares from all other startups in the same batch    This innovative approach in creating a co-owned accelerator additionally motivates the founders to collaborate and mutually support each other on their joint path to success 🎉    If you lead an early-stage startup with a MVP, and have ambitious plans to expand and grow, we invite you to apply for Venturecake’s first batch, starting in March 2025.    Applications end on January 12, 2025. For more information, visit our website https://venturecake.eu  

📣 Save the Date! ViennaUP is Back: 8.5. – 16.5.2025! 📣 We’re excited to share that Venturecake, our co-owned accelerator, is a proud partner of ViennaUP 2025, organized by ViennaBusiness! 🚀 This vibrant, city-wide festival will once again bring together innovators, founders, investors, and ecosystem enablers from around the globe. Together with Vienna Business, we look forward to an inspiring week full of: • 💡 Pitching sessions, hackathons, and workshops • 🌍 Networking with key players in the startup ecosystem • 🔥 Exploring Vienna’s thriving innovation and investment landscape 📅 Save the date: 8th – 16th May 2025 Stay tuned for more details about our upcoming event at ViennaUP! Let’s celebrate innovation and shape the future together at #ViennaUP2025! 🌟 Sign up for updates: viennaup.com/newsletter/ 🚀

You’ve been.. THUNDERSTRUCK ⚡️🚀 Watch the Moments That Made Future Forward 2024 Unforgettable ✨ Every handshake, every idea shared, every smile captured - we hope you get the vibes of this special day through our lens 📸 Future Forward 2024 brought together bold minds and big hearts to shape a better tomorrow, and this aftermovie is your front-row seat to the magic.⚡️✨ From electrifying talks to connections that sparked collaborations, these moments remind us that the future isn’t just about innovation-it’s about working together.🤝 So hit play, relive the energy, and let yourself be inspired all over again.✨ The future is waiting - are you ready to be part of it? 🚀 #FutureForward2024 #Innovation #weXelerate #Together

✨ Nur noch einmal schlafen: Die letzte Innovation Afterhour 2024! ✨ 🚀 Innovation Afterhour: Zurück zur Zukunft 🌟 📅 Morgen, 17. Dezember 2024 | ⏰ 18:00 Uhr 📍 weXelerate Zukunftskompetenz als Grundlage & Chance Für viele Menschen ist die Zukunft kein Hoffnungsraum mehr. Inflation, Klimawandel und Roboter, die uns die Arbeit wegnehmen, sind dystopische Bilder, die den Spaß auf Zukunft verderben. „Zurück zur Normalität“, „Make America great again“, viele populäre Slogans der letzten Jahre plädieren für ein Zurück, ein Zurück in die Vergangenheit. Man könnte meinen, es gibt keine Zukunft mehr. Wir müssen aber schleunigst zurück zur Zukunft, um Wohlstand und Fortschritt zu sichern. Wie diese gelingen, präsentieren Markus Iofcea und Marcel Aberle in ihrem Buch Zurück zur Zukunft! 💡 Speaker: Marcel Aberle: Zukunftsforscher, Innovationspreisträger, ehemaliger Geschäftsführer des Zukunftsinstituts in Österreich. Markus Iofcea: Zukunftsarchäologe, Gründer des UBS Y Think Tank und kreativer Visionär. Erfahre, wie Unternehmen mit den richtigen Methoden und einem positiven Mindset die Zukunft aktiv gestalten können. 🤝 Unterstützt von: Austrian Standards | DXC Technology | Wirtschaftsagentur Wien | SO/ VIENNA #weXelerate #InnovationEcosystem

Let’s wrap up this work week with a step towards your startup’s success! weXelerate has been building a community of innovators for years. This puts Venturecake in a unique position – to be able to connect founders and startups with the right people that can help them grow faster and stronger.   Our network consists of over 200 largest corporations, startups and investment funds in Austria, as well as public institutions and universities.   Some of the startups that started in weXelerate have become very large companies, attracted major investments and taken over global markets; refurbed, fiskaly, b2match, Prewave and MOSTLY AI are just some of them.   On the corporate side, we gather some of Austria’s largest companies, such as OMV, UNIQA Insurance Group, Greiner and WALTER GROUP. Also, the largest regional investors: Speedinvest, Elevator Ventures and i5invest, are long-term members of the weXelerate community.   Most of the startup talents come from universities, such as University of Vienna or WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business), and startups in Austria can count on the support of public institutions like the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber, Wirtschaftsagentur Wien and FFG Austrian Research Promotion Agency to help them with their first steps.   Such a rich community gathered around a project like Venturecake guarantees that the participating startups in our accelerator will get all the support that they need to become successful.   Are you looking for a community that can help you grow your startup? Then apply now and become one of Venturecake’s startup success stories ➡️ www.venturecake.eu

The secret recipe for startup success is here! 🎉 With Venturecake we are mixing mentorship, community, and funding, to bake the next generation of innovative businesses.    Learning from the experiences of our innovation ecosystem, which includes over 200 startups and key investors in Austria, we have launched a 6-month accelerator program for early-stage startups with strong growth potential, in which everyone gets a bit of sweet taste of success.    “Add a layer, take a slice” 🍰 is a unique and innovative approach, where startups put a share of their equity into the “batch cake” and get a diversified piece of the whole “batch cake” in return. That way, when one succeeds – everybody wins.    Here are just a few of the benefits Venturecake brings to participating startups:  ✅ Access to experienced mentors and industry-leading experts  ✅ A robust network of investors and entrepreneurs  ✅ Hands-on workshops designed to accelerate growth    The first Venturecake batch starts in March 2025, and the top-performing startup will receive a €25,000 cash prize🏆 If you are an already formed startup with an MVP or POC with customer validation, and are looking for support for your next big step, we invite you to apply.    The deadline for applications is 12.01.2025, so there’s no time to waste – apply now and get a piece of the success with Venturecake 🎂    https://lnkd.in/dgMi8zyW

🚀 Exciting Partnership Announcement! 🚀 We’re thrilled to announce a new collaboration between weXelerate and Founder Institute Vienna. This partnership is about empowering startups to scale their businesses and make a global impact. Together, we’ll: • Co-organize events to connect and inspire the entrepreneurial community. • Match startups with the best opportunities, ensuring founders find the perfect programs to suit their needs. • Provide resources and hands-on support to help startups navigate their scaling journey. 💡 About Founder Institute Vienna: We are the world’s largest pre-seed accelerator, helping early-stage entrepreneurs build scalable, tech-enabled businesses. Applications are now open for our first 2025 Cohort! Why Join? 📖 Proven Curriculum: Learn how to define your vision, craft a pitch, and build a product that scales. 🌐 Global Network: Connect with mentors, experts, and a thriving community of over 6,800 alumni worldwide. 💻 Fully Online: Participate from anywhere while accessing Vienna’s vibrant startup ecosystem. 🤝 Partners: Millions in Freebies including AWS Credits, Stripe Payments, Google Cloud Credits, and many more. 🤖 New in 2024: Our program is now enhanced with our very own “FounderGPT” which helps founders complete critical steps like customer interviews and market validation efficiently, accelerating your startup journey. 📋 Who Should Apply? • Aspiring entrepreneurs with bold ideas. • Early-stage founders ready to create impactful, scalable solutions. • Professionals transitioning into entrepreneurship with a desire to make a global impact. 📅 Early-Bird Applications Deadline: December 15th, 2024 📅 Final Admissions Deadline: January 26th, 2025 🔗 Apply here: https://fi.co/vienna If you’re already incorporated, you might be interested in weXelerate’s Accelerator Venturecake. The first co-owned accelerator focusing on startups from Austria and the CEE region. More info: venturecake.eu 🚀 Let’s build a future of innovation together. Whether through Venturecake or the Founder Institute Vienna program, we’re here to help you turn your vision into reality! 🌟

🎄✨ Guess the season – it’s getting cozy at weXelerate! A few cheerful elves have worked their magic, bringing festive vibes and a beautifully decorated Christmas tree to our Innovation Hub. 🎅🤶 Here’s to enjoying this special time together – let’s embrace the holiday spirit and celebrate the season! 🌟 #HolidaySeason #weXmasVibes

People who follow us already know – there’s a new startup accelerator in town❗It’s called Venturecake, and it offers early-stage startups an opportunity to grow faster and stronger, with the help of our community and our tailor-made accelerator program.    If you’re a startup founder and are looking for support in making the next steps, we invite you to the Info Session for Founders ℹ️, where you will learn more about Venturecake, our unique “add a layer, take a slice” approach, and all other benefits your startup can gain by participating in the first batch, starting in early 2025.    Join us tomorrow, ⏰December 12, at 3:30PM (CET time), and learn first-hand all about the sweet secrets of Venturecake 🍰    ✅Register now on: https://lnkd.in/dxNRgeRE