Nothing great
in the world
has ever been
accomplished
without passion

– Georg Hegel

As an accelerator, Frank & the Backs offers impact-driven ventures scaling-up support through mentorship of entrepreneurial professionals, known as Backs, who provide expertise, experience and a network.

Programs

Frank & the Backs offers different support programs

  • Inception
  • Next Valley
  • AcendX
  • Partner search

Backs

All our mentors, known as Backs, have made their mark in entrepreneurship and management in various industries. They are seasoned professionals with a large network and very motivated to support our ambitious founders as best they can.

Client stories

Since 2020 Frank & the Backs has been supporting more than 250 ventures from all over the world in their journey to achieve successful growth.

We’ve got your Back

Startup Visa Application Support

Non-EU founders who wish to start a business in the Netherlands are required to obtain a Startup Visa in order to live and work in the country. Frank & the Backs is officially recognized by the Dutch authorities as a facilitator and provides support to founders throughout the entire application process – from eligibility assessment to submission and follow-up.

Participation in a recognized startup program – in our case, the Next Valley program – is essential to qualify for the visa.