Ideas are easy,
implementation
is hard

– Guy Kawasaki

Programs

Scaling up your venture can be a challenging journey, especially when you’re not too familiar with the ecosystem. Depending on the growth phase of the venture, Frank & the Backs offers different scaling-up support programs. The approach of the programs is simple: personalised and practical support from one of our Backs.
Founders and Backs are matched based on the specific needs of the venture and the expertise and industry experience of the Back.

Programs

  • Inception

    Intended for > early stage ventures
    Program
    • sharpening your business plan, proposition and pitch deck
    • defining innovativeness of the product/service
    • 4 weeks individual program
    • regular online check-in with a personal Back
    • one-time € 750

    This program can be helpful to meet the requirements for a startup visa application.

    If you’re interested in the program, you can order it directly here.

  • Next Valley

    Intended for > startups and scale-ups
    Program
    • 12 months individual program
    • twice a month check-in with a personal Back
    • access to a network of specialists (legal, finance, IP, marketing, sales, etc.)
    • legal advice for incorporation venture and introduction to notary
    • access to the Dutch ecosystem
    • access to the vast network of Frank & the Backs
    • welcome at social events for founders, Backs, alumni, etc.
    • if needed, support with relocation to the Netherlands
    Acceptance criteria
    • innovative concept
    • impact-driven venture
    • in MVP phase
    • preferably a team of founders
    • focused entrepreneurs with true grit and commitment

    This program qualifies for a startup visa application.

  • AcendX

    Intended for > more mature ventures
    Program
    • 12-18 months individual program
    • weekly, shoulder to shoulder, support from a personal Back
    • access to a network of specialists (legal, finance, IP, marketing, sales, etc.)
    • access to the Dutch ecosystem
    • access to the vast network of Frank & the Backs
    • welcome at our social events for founders, Backs, alumni, etc.

    If you’re interested in this program and want more information, please get in touch with us.

  • Partner Search

    Intended for > ventures who want to enter the Dutch and/or European market as part of their business development
    Program
    • tailored support from a personal Back
    • access to the vast network of Frank & the Backs
    • phased program with Go/No-Go decisions between the phases
    • program design >
      • orientation and analysis product/services and technology
      • composing longlist of potential (inter)national partners
      • approaching shortlist potential partners
      • assistance with dealmaking with intended business partner(s)

    If you’re interested in this program and want more information, please get in touch with us.