Our Impact Startup Wildcard by better ventures is your chance to be part of Stage Two! Three startups will be selected by our partner and pitch their idea in a 2min pitch on stage on the 18th of September in Cologne. A jury will then decide who will take part in the Stage Two competition in October. The application deadline is September 2nd EOD.

“At better ventures, we believe that sustainability-minded founders are most capable of solving the biggest challenges of our time. We support impact startups that specialize in planet (resources, climate, ecosystem) or people (health, new work, education) and create a more livable society or ecosystem. Besides capital, we support with a strong business angel network consisting of previous entrepreneurs who know the potential challenges founders face and can give the best advice based on their past experiences. So, if our focus resonates with you, apply for the Stage Two Impact Wildcard! We offer all the support our team and angels can provide as part of our mission to build Europe's strongest ecosystem for impact investing.” - Tiago Morelli, Investment Manager at better ventures

To apply, you must:

tackle a social or environmental problem with impact at the core of your business model
have a scalable business idea for a better world
be a viable investment case
have not raised more than € 500.000 in equity capital or € 1.500.00 in grants prior to Stage Two
be university-affiliated (e.g. alumni or participant of any acceleration program)
Areas: Ecosystem, climate, resources, health, education, new work

→ Apply now!

Link: https://forms.gle/f69Az5McyKFHKg7Q6