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[H1] For those who think in decades and build in days.
We back the top 0.1% of founders building €10B+ companieswith up to €500k and mentorship from unicorn-builders.Apply for the FellowshipReceive a reminder for the application deadline
[H2] Meet Our Fellows
Great companies start with exceptional minds. That's why we invest early – when it's all about the founder. Already have €500k ARR, or no idea yet? Let's talk.
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Ariel Harmoko
[H3] UCL Computer Science student, former JP Morgan AI/ML intern, and 3x National Karting Champion now pursuing cutting-edge research in machine learning.
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Gleb Babiy
[H3] Founder & CEO of Aspect, building a metabolic health platform for women with PCOS after co-authoring and selling a nutrition analysis technology at 17.
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Faris Fakhry
[H3] MIT nuclear scientist raised by the founders of the Thiel Fellowship who is now building fusion-fission technology with Irradia Solutions.
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Erika Bondareva
[H3] Cambridge PhD in biomedical AI and former CTO, now co-founder & CEO of Auryx, using sound to power preventative healthcare.
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Ricky Knox
[H3] Unicorn Founder (Tandem Bank), who exited three FinTech companies - now pioneering the future of Wealth Management with Prosper.
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Lukas Köstler
[H3] A PhD in 3D computer vision and direct report to Elon Musk who is now pioneering next-generation 3D vision LLM technology at SE3 Labs.
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Tim Seithe
[H3] Serial entrepreneur and medical doctor, selling his first company for an eight-figure sum and now leading an AI-driven health platform for longevity.
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Jorgen Tveit
[H3] Oxford graduate who secured Europe's largest pre-seed funding round as a first-time founder and is now building energy storage technology with Thaleron.
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Dila Ekrem
[H3] Researched at TUM and MiT, top-10 world-ranked fencer with 11 national titles and 35+ international medals, now pursuing AI and start-ups.
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Moises Barbera Ramos
[H3] Founder of Drill Surgeries, applying AI to trauma care after developing CERN’s first dark matter detector and self-driving car algorithms.
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Nick D'Aloisio
[H3] Oxford PhD who founded his first company at 16 (€1M raised, sold for €30M to Yahoo) and is now developing neuro-inspired Deep Learning.
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Eric Steinberger
[H3] Cambridge drop out and ex-Meta/MIT researcher (before turning 20) building foundational models with magic.dev (>$700M raised).
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Andrew Nutter
[H3] Serial entrepreneur with €150M+ in revenue, investor in 70+ companies, and Sequoia Scout who is now building solar-powered spacecraft with Gama Space.
Read More€500k Investment for Traction Fellows immediately after acceptance – details in FAQ€300kIn cloud credits from 16+ Partner Companies who provide steep discounts, ranging from CRM systems to accounting services€12BNCompany value created by our unicorn-founders who work full-time with EWOR offering weekly hours of sparring and mentoring.0.1%Acceptance Rate: Build among outlierswho push and support each other
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[H3] Alex Grots
Founded ProGlove (€500M exit) and co-invented Design Thinking.
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[H3] Daniel Dippold
Founded NewNow Group, Unlimitix, and EWOR (>€200M in company value) in his twenties and initiated Sigma Squared Society (200 directors, 30 countries).
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[H3] Florian Huber
Founded united-domains (sold to 1&1), neubau kompass (sold to Scout24) and was Business Angel of the Year 2018.
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[H3] Hubertus Bessau
Co-founded mymuesli (to 800+ people), Project Eaden (€10M seed), and RSN8 Labs (EWOR invested).
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[H3] Paul H. Müller
Founded Adjust (sold to AppLovin for €1B in 2021) and Team Owner of PHM Racing.
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[H3] Petter Made
Co-founded Sum-Up (€8B valuation), and then became CPTO at Drooms.
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[H3] Quinten Selhorst
Co-founded Felyx (€80M raised), and then co-founded Dutch Operator Fund.
[H3] Christian Vollmann
Founder & CEO of C1 Green Chemicals AG, serial entrepreneur and angel investor. He now leads C1 in developing green methanol production technology.
[H3] Danielle Strachman
Founder & General Partner at 1517 Fund, previously co-founded and directed Innovations Academy, and was programme director of the Thiel Fellowship.
[H3] David Rowan
Founding Editor-in-chief of WIRED UK, investor in more than 170 startups (7 unicorns), and founded VOYAGERS.
[H3] Fabrice Grinda
Known as the best angel investor in the world and built OLX, the website with the most unique visitors per month.
[H3] George Robson
Partner at Sequoia and co-founded Kickstart Global.
[H3] Martin Varsavsky
Serial entrepreneur and active angel investor, founder of 8 companies including Jazztel, Ya.com, Fon, Prelude Fertility, Overture Life, and Goggo Network.‍
[H3] Max von Bismarck
Serial entrepreneur and investor, he is CBO of Raisin, a European FinTech Unicorn.‍
[H3] Michael Wax
Co-founder & CEO of Forto, valued at $2.1B, angel investor and previously co-founded KONUX, an industrial IoT startup.
[H3] Nicolas De Santis
Founded Beenz (the first-ever web currency prior to blockchain), Opodo (€1.2B in sales), CEO, DESANTIS Megavisionary Lab.
[H3] Patrick Nathen
Early stage startup advisor, business angel, and co-founder of Lilium, which raised €1.5B.
[H3] Stephan Schambach
Serial entrepreneur and investor who pioneered cloud-based e-commerce, founder of Intershop, Demandware (acquired by Salesforce for $2.8B), and NewStore.
[H3] Viktoriya Tigipko
Founding Partner at TA Ventures and world’s most active female angel (250+ investments).
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[H2] Wall of Love
“Harder than Y Combinator, built by unicorn founders: EWOR is the fellowship you actually want to get into.”
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tech.euPress“Their radical selectivity, modular approach, and refusal to play by old rules is exactly what the next generation of global companies needs.”
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Emilian PopaInvestor“This is operator-led venture — for real.”
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eu.vcPress“Weekly 1:1 coaching sessions with unicorn founders. You won't get that anywhere else.”
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Florian ScherlFellow“This level of dedication to make the founder's journeys a success is unmatched.”
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Samuel FreySwitzerlandFellow"A place where unicorn founders don't just mentor – they co-hustle."
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Franziska WaldeFellow“There's something different about being in a room where everyone is thinking in decades, not demos.”
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Laurent-Frederic LohmannInvestor“I have no doubt that EWOR is becoming the most prestigious and valuable founder fellowship there is.”
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Leonard DorlöchterInvestor“...EWOR has given our venture the best possible support to ensure it succeeds. Some highlights include attending my first ever EWOR Connect event [...], networking with exceptional founders in a French Chateau ...”
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Our partners don't just advise, they co-build. They've scaled SumUp, Adjust, ProGlove from zero to billions. Now they're full-time at EWOR, not part-time mentors checking in monthly. Expect hours of weekly sparring with founders who've lived your exact chaos. They'll challenge you hard and fight for you harder.Programmes move cohorts. We move outliers. No fixed curriculum, no batch schedules – just the exact support you need when you need it. Deep technical foundations? We'll go to the math. Distribution strategy? We've cracked those codes. Think of it as having an ecosystem as a co-founder, just taking much less space on your captable.Whether you make up to 2m ARR with your tech startups or you are are still ideating and looking for a co-founder ... if your vision scares the people around you, we're interested. Whether you have scaled to max €2M ARR, are debugging at 3 AM or hunting for your technical co-founder, the ambition matters more than the stage.For once, expect to feel like the dumbest among peers. It's oddly liberating. Our 0.1% acceptance rate ensures every conversation sharpens your edge and levels you up. A quite elevating experience when you think about it.You'll find collaborators who match your obsession – and friends who are just as out of their minds about their vision as you are.Ready whenyou are.Apply to EWOR

[H1] Frequently Asked Questions
Still figuring things out? We gathered the most common questions (and honest answers) about our fellowships, application process, funding, and what it's really like to be part of the EWOR Community.
[H2] Before You Apply
[H3] Why You Should NOT Apply for the EWOR Fellowship
At EWOR, we push startup founders toward extraordinary, world-changing outcomes – and for nearly all of them, that means raising funding from venture capital funds along the way.VC-backed startups tend to dominate the headlines, and it often feels like that’s what everyone is chasing. But real startup success isn’t about press, raising huge rounds, or speaking at the right conferences.After reviewing thousands of applications, we’ve learned one thing: 90% of founders don’t fit the math that VCs rely on.Here’s how that math actually works from the perspective of a VC fund (and most startup founders have never thought about this):‍1. You raise a €100M VC fund2. You’ve got 10 years to return that capital3. You invest a €2M check into 25 startups for 15% equity over 4 years, and reserve the rest for pro rata and doubling down4. That leaves you 6 years to return the fund5. If you’re lucky, one startup hits unicorn status (€1B+ exit). If you exercised all your pro rata, you returned €150M. Most other companies fail.6. Congrats! You’ve 1.5x’d your fund and delivered a decent return to your LPs – roughly in line with the performance of the S&P 500 index (but not more)No unicorn? No meaningful return! The VC model is built on the power law – one big winner has to carry the portfolio. If you take VC money, you're signing up for that game. That means: attacking a massive market, building a defensible product, scaling at high speed, and constantly taking high-risk, high-reward bets.So, ask yourself:‍- Are you willing to sacrifice most of your time – including time with friends and family – for the next 10+ years?- Are you okay giving up enough control for someone to potentially replace you as CEO?- Can you handle the mental strain of hyperscaling – chronic stress, minimal sleep, and brutal decisions as part of your daily routine?This isn’t a lifestyle upgrade. It’s a walk through fire. And we know what we’re talking about – all six EWOR Partners have built and exited major tech companies, including three unicorns.It’s something anyone can achieve, but almost no one does.If you join the EWOR Fellowship, it will likely be both one of the hardest and most extraordinary experiences of your life.At EWOR, we’ll help you fit the VC model – if that’s what you truly want. But the real question is: Are you ready to commit to 10+ years of the lowest lows and highest highs of your life?If your gut is shouting “hell YES,” then apply.‍If not – please don’t.
[H3] What is EWOR?
EWOR is a place where the most extraordinary people find the mentorship, network, and capital to build (€1B+) tech companies that matter on a global scale.Collectively, the partners of EWOR have built companies worth over €12B, including Adjust, Felyx, ProGlove, SumUp and united-domains. We’ve lived the highs and lows of scaling companies and bring battle-tested experience to your cap table – as peers, not investors.
[H3] What can you expect from the EWOR Fellowship?
EWOR provides access to the world’s best investors (fellows raise on average €2.7M after our Grand Pitch), the world’s best talent, and a custom personal/founder development programme.‍Every fellow gets hands-on support through a virtual-first model that includes 1:1 mentorship with one of the EWOR Partners, tailored learning modules, and access to a curated network of 1,500+ mentors, investors, and industry experts.You’ll join a community of outliers who are shaping the future of energy storage, developing cutting-edge AI for drug discovery, building next-gen nuclear reactors, and raising the largest DeepTech pre-seed round Europe has ever seen.We offer two paths:- The Ideation Fellowship which supports entrepreneurs as early as pre-idea- The Traction Fellowship which supports entrepreneurs with first (revenue) tractionThe fellowships are virtual, but include regular in-person gatherings around the world, up to two months of co-working each year at scenic spots, a two-month San Francisco residency, and invite-only events.
[H3] Which fellowship should I choose?
If you're applying without any (revenue) traction – or you're still in the ideation phase of your startup – the Ideation Fellowship is the right fit for you. EWOR’s main role is to help you find product-market-fit, determine the right ICP, and make smart pivot decisions.If you already have initial (revenue) traction and are preparing to scale your company and your first (institutional) fundraising round, the Traction Fellowship is the right fit for you. EWOR’s main role is to amplify you: More funding, faster customer growth, structuring your tech more scalably, etc.
[H3] How does the application and selection process work?
Our application is short and straightforward – most people finish it in just 15 to 20 minutes.We review applications and accept fellows on a rolling basis for both fellowships. Once you submit, you can expect to hear from us within three weeks about the next steps.We highly encourage applications within the application cycle, as we can dedicate more resources to reviewing applications and making faster decisions.
[H3] Are there any fees?
There are no cash fees for the EWOR Fellowships. There is a tuition fee of 3% for the Ideation Fellowship and no tuition fee for the Traction Fellowship. Moreover, EWOR may invest in the companies on pre-defined terms.
[H3] What is the language of the Fellowships?
Our fellowships are run entirely in English to support our diverse, international community of founders.
[H2] The Ideation Fellowship
[H3] What is the EWOR Ideation Fellowship?
If you don’t have initial (revenue) traction yet, the EWOR Ideation Fellowship is designed to help you find product-market-fit, determine the right ICP, make smart pivot decisions and to get you ready for the first angel/institutional funding round.Our partners – who’ve built some of Europe’s most successful startups such as SumUp and ProGlove – know what it takes to launch and scale a company. During the fellowship, you’ll work 1:1 with one of them to ideate a venture that can, in theory, achieve €1B+ in valuation and kick-off the first steps, such as raising a huge funding round and onboarding first customers.Example:Within 12 months of the Ideation Fellowship, we have ideated an accounting automation case with our fellow Ariel Harmoko and helped him scale the business, Artifact AI, to €1M ARR and raised a €4M round, led by A16Z and followed by 8 unicorn and decacorn founders.You’ll also get access to our custom-built learning modules, a library of resources and templates, exclusive perks like software discounts and service credits, and direct connections to our co-founder network and mentoring platform. As an Ideation Fellow, you’ll join a vibrant community of exceptional founders and get invited to both virtual and in-person EWOR events.
[H3] Do I need a business idea to apply?
No, but existing ideas are a great starting point to ideate from. 99% of our selection will be focused on you as a person and your ability to launch a venture of great global scale.
[H3] How much funding do I get?
Once accepted into the Ideation Fellowship you can receive up to €300k in funding. EWOR has the option to invest up to €65k at a €1.0M post-money cap and up to an additional €235k on an uncapped SAFE Note – or a similar instrument – with a MFN (most-favored-nation) clause.* Our investment option expires 18 months after you’ve been accepted to the fellowship.If we decide to invest, EWOR will receive 3% of the equity in the (future) startup entity as a tuition fee. If the founder does not establish a startup entity within 18 months from the start of the Fellowship, and if EWOR does not exercise its investment option within that same period, the tuition fee will be waived. If EWOR exercises its investment option the founder must establish a startup entity within 30 days of notice. The 3% tuition fee is payable only once, regardless of the number of co-founders.Please note that not all Ideation Fellows receive investment.* Up to €65k is being invested through EWOR GmbH, Berlin, our operational entity running the EWOR Startup Academy. An additional up to €235k is being invested through a Luxembourg-based investment fund.
[H3] Do I need to have a startup entity incorporated yet?
No. If you have not incorporated a startup entity yet, we ask you to take the necessary steps within 18 months after being accepted into the EWOR Ideation Fellowship. EWOR will not cover the costs associated with this company formation.
[H3] What is the difference between the Ideation and Traction Fellowship?
The EWOR Ideation Fellowship is built for founders who haven’t yet hit early traction. It helps you take your idea from concept to launch. Selected fellows can receive up to €300k in funding, and if we invest, we take 3% equity as a tuition fee.The EWOR Traction Fellowship is for founders who already have early traction – whether that’s revenue, active users, pilot projects, initial patents, or built hardware. If accepted, you’ll receive €500k in funding right from the start. There’s no tuition fee.If you're still validating your idea or looking for product-market-fit, apply for Ideation.‍If you're ready to grow fast and raise the first financing round, apply for Traction.
[H3] Where can I apply to the EWOR Ideation Fellowship?
Please use the application form on our website to apply for our fellowships. Applicants typically take 15 to 20 minutes to complete it.
[H3] Are you looking for founders to develop their ideas in a specific industry or technology sector?
We welcome founders from all industries and tech sectors. Our focus is on early-stage startups with the potential for rapid growth and large-scale impact.
[H3] How many founders do you accept?
Each year, we select roughly 35 to 40 new startups to join EWOR.
[H3] What are the benefits of the EWOR Fellowships?
We provide as much value as an experienced full-time co-founder by blending scientific insight, real-world experience, and deep empathy for a founder's journey.‍During the fellowship, you’ll work closely with one of the EWOR Partners, e.g. the founders of SumUp (€8B) and Adjust (€1.2B exit), whom you have access to every day if necessary, and who will coach you on key strategic business decisions and personal development topics.‍You’ll also gain access to our in-house-built modules which help you hire the best talent, get more customers, and raise more money. For example, we run a Grand Pitch that is designed to help you raise your first funding round, with fellows typically raising between €1-€11M afterwards.‍There are hundreds of resources and templates , exclusive discounts, credits for top software and service providers, and direct connections to our co-founder network and mentoring platform. As an Ideation Fellow, you’ll join a vibrant community of outlier founders and get invited to both online and in-person EWOR Community events.‍We foster an active community and regular in-person gatherings around the world, up to two months of co-working each year at scenic spots, a two-month San Francisco residency, and invite-only events. Every fellow gets hands-on support through a virtual-first model that includes 1:1 mentorship, tailored learning modules, and access to a curated network of 1,500+ mentors, investors, and industry experts.
[H3] Are there any tuition fees for the Ideation Fellowship?
If we decide to invest, EWOR will receive 3% of the equity in the (future) startup entity as a tuition fee. EWOR GmbH will acquire the shares either at nominal value or through a Convertible Loan Agreement (or a similar instrument) that will convert into shares of the most senior class of equity in the startup entity during a subsequent financing round. If the founder does not establish a startup entity within 18 months from the start of the Fellowship, and if EWOR does not exercise its investment option within that same period, the tuition fee will be waived. If EWOR exercises its investment option the founder must establish a startup entity within 30 days of notice. The 3% tuition fee is payable only once, regardless of the number of co-founders.
[H3] What happens if I do not end up founding a company?
If you do not end up founding a company, our 3% tuition fee is waived and you do not receive investment from EWOR.If EWOR decides to exercise its investment option the founder must establish a startup entity within 30 days of notice.
[H2] The Traction Fellowship
[H3] What is the EWOR Traction Fellowship?
For those who already launched their startup with initial (revenue) traction, the EWOR Traction Fellowship is designed to help them scale their startup.‍During the fellowship, you’ll work closely with one of the EWOR Partners, e.g. the founders of SumUp (€8B) and Adjust (€1.2B exit), whom you have access to every day if necessary, and who will coach you on key strategic business decisions and personal development topics.‍You’ll also gain access to our in-house-built modules which help you hire the best talent, get more customers, and raise more money. For example, we run a Grand Pitch that is designed to help you raise your first funding round, with Fellows typically raising between €1-€11M afterwards. Only 3 months into the EWOR Fellowship, Jörgen Tveit has raised a €11M funding round, the largest-ever pre-seed round in Europe by a first-time founder.‍There are hundreds of resources and templates, exclusive discounts, credits for top software and service providers, and direct connections to our co-founder network and mentoring platform. As a Traction Fellow, you’ll join a vibrant community of outlier founders and get invited to both online and in-person EWOR Community events.
[H3] How much funding do I get?
Once accepted into the Traction Fellowship, EWOR invests €500k. We will invest €110k at a €1.5M post-money cap, along with an additional €390k through an uncapped SAFE Note – or a similar instrument – with a MFN (most-favored-nation) clause.** €110k is being invested through EWOR GmbH, Berlin, our operational entity running the EWOR Startup Academy. An additional €390k is being invested through a Luxembourg-based investment fund.
[H3] How soon can I expect a response after submitting my application?
We strive to respond to your application within three weeks. During the application cycle, we can dedicate more resources to reviewing your application.
[H3] Can I apply to the EWOR Fellowships if I already have a startup?
Yes, the Traction Fellowship is designed for those who have already launched their startup.
[H3] What is the difference between the Ideation and Traction Fellowships?
The EWOR Ideation Fellowship is built for founders who

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Apply for the EWOR FellowshipStandard playbooks don't build category leaders.‍Outliers know this already.We built this fellowship for founders who never followed blueprints. The ones who know that "proven frameworks" and "best practices" are usually just elaborate ways to build companies from the past.Your path won't look like anyone else's. It never does for founders building what others can’t imagine. This is why we created a support system that helps founders build paradigm-shifting companies without generic milestones, fixed timelines, or a standard curriculum.Flexible modules when you need them1:1 sparring with unicorn builders and experts who have solved your exact problem beforePeers who make you question if you're thinking big enoughWhere your peers mirror your ambitionFor once, you might not be the smartest person in the room.The most valuable asset on your startup journey isn't capital; it's the caliber of the people you build alongside. We curate a community of the sharpest minds and most driven builders on the planet.
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Ariel Harmoko
[H3] UCL Computer Science student, former JP Morgan AI/ML intern, and 3x National Karting Champion now pursuing cutting-edge research in machine learning.
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Gleb Babiy
[H3] Founder & CEO of Aspect, building a metabolic health platform for women with PCOS after co-authoring and selling a nutrition analysis technology at 17.
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Faris Fakhry
[H3] MIT nuclear scientist raised by the founders of the Thiel Fellowship who is now building fusion-fission technology with Irradia Solutions.
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Erika Bondareva
[H3] Cambridge PhD in biomedical AI and former CTO, now co-founder & CEO of Auryx, using sound to power preventative healthcare.
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Ricky Knox
[H3] Unicorn Founder (Tandem Bank), who exited three FinTech companies - now pioneering the future of Wealth Management with Prosper.
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Lukas Köstler
[H3] A PhD in 3D computer vision and direct report to Elon Musk who is now pioneering next-generation 3D vision LLM technology at SE3 Labs.
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Tim Seithe
[H3] Serial entrepreneur and medical doctor, selling his first company for an eight-figure sum and now leading an AI-driven health platform for longevity.
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Jorgen Tveit
[H3] Oxford graduate who secured Europe's largest pre-seed funding round as a first-time founder and is now building energy storage technology with Thaleron.
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Dila Ekrem
[H3] Researched at TUM and MiT, top-10 world-ranked fencer with 11 national titles and 35+ international medals, now pursuing AI and start-ups.
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Moises Barbera Ramos
[H3] Founder of Drill Surgeries, applying AI to trauma care after developing CERN’s first dark matter detector and self-driving car algorithms.
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Nick D'Aloisio
[H3] Oxford PhD who founded his first company at 16 (€1M raised, sold for €30M to Yahoo) and is now developing neuro-inspired Deep Learning.
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Eric Steinberger
[H3] Cambridge drop out and ex-Meta/MIT researcher (before turning 20) building foundational models with magic.dev (>$700M raised).
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Andrew Nutter
[H3] Serial entrepreneur with €150M+ in revenue, investor in 70+ companies, and Sequoia Scout who is now building solar-powered spacecraft with Gama Space.
Read MoreBrilliant minds like these will challenge your assumptions, celebrate your breakthroughs and understand the obsession that drives you.Expect to meet your ultimate peer group.EWOR Partners have led companies to billion-dollar successes.They are now full-time with EWOR and ready to work with you.Our partners have built companies worth over €12 billion (Adjust, SumUp, ProGlove, Felyx). They are not part-time advisors who theorise. They are here full-time, in the trenches with you. They've navigated the fundraising nightmares, the scaling pains, and the brutal decisions you will face. You get hours of their time for 1:1 sparring, not a 30-minute monthly check-in.Capital InjectionSignificant capital from day one. We provide up to €500,000 to give you the runway to think big and execute without distraction, while preparing you for the next financing round.On-demand supportAccess a curated network of experts, operators, and VCs who can solve niche problems in a single phone call.Bespoke SupportFrom deep tech validation to GTM strategy, we tailor our network and resources to meet your exact need, right now. One dedicated partner will always be by your side.Global AccessA borderless fellowship for global ambitions. We connect you to talent, customers, and investors in every market you need to win.The EWOR Platform and further community perksIn addition to the direct sparring from our partners, the EWOR Platform has been developed to get you to escape velocity. It serves as the gateway to the wider EWOR Community, to all the resources and education EWOR has to offer - created to help you reach milestones faster and raise more funding from the right investors. Hundreds of hours of video wisdom from founders and experts, blueprints used to build unicorns and community tools to connect with experts and peers – think of a vectorised talent database to find those exact 3 people that have written more than 1 million lines in Rust.PLATFORM
[H3] Exclusive access to the EWOR Platform: learnings, wisdom and blueprints from (unicorn) founders
COMMUNITY
[H3] Fun and transformative experiences in the EWOR Houses
PERKS
[H3] Free cloud credits, tickets to leading conferences, templates & more
GRAND PITCH
[H3] Pitch in front of hundreds of investors and reduce fundraising time by more than 80%
Ideation ModeTraction ModeWHO FORFor the visionary founder at the idea or pre-seed stage. You have a unique insight but are still shaping the product and business case. With or without a co-founder.WHO FORFor the proven founder with a product in the market, already generating revenue. You have early validation and are ready to scale operations and prepare for your next founding round.PRIMARY FOCUSExploration, iteration and validation.PRIMARY FOCUSScaling, capital, and leapfrogging.FUNDING OFFERUp to €300k to turn your idea into a fundable company.FUNDING OFFER€500k investment to fuel your growth.THE EWOR PARTNERSHIPWe provide the ecosystem you need and an optional investment. A 3% tuition fee in equity applies only if we invest.THE EWOR PARTNERSHIPWe are your first investor. €500k investment immediately after being accepted into the fellowship. No tuition fee.We're not looking for perfect business plans.We're looking for obsession, resilience, and a vision that can't be ignored.You already know if you belong here. The questions is:Are you ready for what comes next?Apply for the EWOR Fellowship

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[H2] Our collective drive
Fact: 27% of the people who work at EWOR have created companies worth > €100M. The minds behind this: A collective of unicorn creators, seasoned operators, and dedicated builders, all full-time committed to empowering the 0.1% of founders who will reshape our world. We're not just advisors; we're your peers, your co-hustlers, and your dedicated ecosystem co-founders. We believe extraordinary talent transcends all boundaries.Adriana Del SolarAmplification
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Alexander GrotsPartner
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Andrea MinichiniAmplification
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Beatriz FerreiraAmplification
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Brooke RiscoeAmplification
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Daniel DippoldOperations
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Felix W. SchmittAttraction
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Henrike LudowigAmplification
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Lian BoermaAmplification
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Petter MadePartner
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[H1] Think you have what it takes?
Apply to EWOR