
EWOR
Description
EWOR, based in Berlin, Germany, operates as a distinctive hybrid entity, blending education, network building, and direct capital provision to cultivate a new generation of founders. Its core mission revolves around empowering extraordinary individuals to launch deep tech and impact-driven ventures aimed at solving some of the world's most pressing problems. EWOR positions itself not merely as an investor but as a comprehensive ecosystem designed to transform aspiring entrepreneurs into successful founders.
The organization is best known for its highly selective EWOR Fellowship program, which attracts talent globally. This intensive program provides participants with unparalleled mentorship, access to a robust network of industry leaders and fellow founders, and a structured pathway to developing their startup ideas. The exclusivity of the fellowship is underscored by its reported acceptance rate of less than 1%, highlighting EWOR's commitment to nurturing only the highest potential individuals and projects.
EWOR Ventures serves as the investment arm, providing crucial pre-seed capital to ventures emerging from its fellowship program, as well as to other promising early-stage companies. Through this vehicle, EWOR offers initial funding of up to €250,000 (approximately $270,000 USD), enabling founders to build their minimum viable products and gain initial traction. The investment strategy is deeply aligned with EWOR's broader mission, focusing on scalable solutions in areas such as sustainability, healthcare, and advanced technologies. To date, EWOR has supported over 20 ventures, demonstrating its active role in the European startup ecosystem.
Investor Profile
EWOR has backed more than 51 startups, with 6 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 4 rounds, about 8% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Pre Seed, Seed, Convertible Note rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United Kingdom, United States, Switzerland.
- Strong thematic focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Software, Financial Services.
- Led 1 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $100K – $270K.
Stage Focus
- Pre Seed (94%)
- Seed (4%)
- Convertible Note (2%)
Country Focus
- United Kingdom (16%)
- United States (14%)
- Switzerland (14%)
- Germany (12%)
- The Netherlands (4%)
- Austria (4%)
- France (2%)
- Denmark (2%)
- Italy (2%)
Industry Focus
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Software
- Financial Services
- Saas
- Health Care
- Fintech
- Accounting
- Generative Ai
- Finance
- Manufacturing
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