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Investment Readiness Accelerator by Connectology ®

IRA is a 6-month startup acceleration program designed to train and support innovative early-stage companies through the fundraising process, typically from seed to series A round.


IRA program is inclusive and committed to enabling equality of chance for all entrepreneurs. More than 50% of IRA participant companies feature women in top management and come from RIS countries.

RATIONALE

INVESTMENT READINESS ACCELERATOR

Risk is at the centre of any business aspect. Understanding and managing risk is especially important for startups, as early-stage innovative companies are a synonym for high-risk ventures, ironically operating in a highly risk-averse environment. Private or institutional investors, banks and even clients are usually doubtful of innovative solutions when they need to put the money where their mouth is.   


The main fundraising problem is not the lack of money in the investment market; it is the intolerable amount of startup risk! 


Our 360º approach to investment readiness is based on Zero Risk Startup methodology, tackling key startup elements (market, legal, financial, team, operational) through a risk lens. This unique approach results from our 20+ years of combined extensive experience and expertise in the European and international early-stage innovative entrepreneurship and investment ecosystem.   


Our track record speaks for itself. We've successfully organised 100+ investment readiness academies across Europe, Northern Africa and the Middle East. We've supported over 1000 startups, engaged 200+ active private investors and investment representatives, and directly invested in 50+ companies.

INVESTMENT READINESS ACCELERATOR highlights

POWERED BY CONNECTOLOGY

IRA is powered by Connectology, an international boutique agency for access to finance, investment and innovation readiness, for entrepreneurs, investors and policymakers.

BENEFITS FOR IRA STARTUPS IN COLLABORATION WITH

COMPANY TESTIMONIALS

AUTONOMOUS KNIGHT

AUTONOMOUS KNIGHT

AUTONOMOUS KNIGHT




“Very relevant program brought by experienced players in the start-up scene with a great energy. Intense program, but time very well spent!”



Noel Jans, Chief & Technology Knight

AVATAR MOBILITÉ

AUTONOMOUS KNIGHT

AUTONOMOUS KNIGHT



“We were very interested in the Investment Readiness Programme. In addition to the

various themes covered with specialists (legal, financial, communication...), we got

precious feedback from European mentors and were also happy to connect with a dynamic community of international mobility startups.”


Benjamin Persiani, Co-founder and CTO of Avatar Mobilité

CEZIGUE

AUTONOMOUS KNIGHT

CEZIGUE

“As Cezigue was our first entrepreneurial adventure, going through the IRA program was a strong accelerator in terms of both knowledge and support.  Thanks to the very interesting interventions, the audits, and training we were able to organize our company in order to face the future challenges and really prepare ourselves to face investors. Special thanks to the Connectology team for their availability and strong support and Matt C. Smith, a fantastic host. Not to mention the other start-ups from the cohort that boost motivation and open a bit your horizon in a phase you are focused on your company and market. You are not alone. I would recommend everyone to go through IRA, the value you will grasp is worth the time invested.” 


Sebastien Tricoire, CEO  

COCOON

FlashPark

CEZIGUE

“The Investment Readiness Programme is the best accelerator for startups raising

capital. It has a no-nonsense scrutiny approach that really pushes you to grow as a

startup, and at the end of it, you will have challenged old assumptions and evolved to

the next level. The team and mentors have helped us build a strong foundation, and the

program has attracted a lot of investment opportunities & contacts.”


Emma Garatea, CEO of Cocoon

DYCH

FlashPark

FlashPark



“The EIT Investor Readiness Programme was very practical, informative and inspiring.

Everything was incredibly well organised with great and experienced speakers. One

sentence that stood out to me was the following: Be kind to yourself, startup life is an

ongoing process.”


Joshua Vasilda, Co-founder of Dych

FlashPark

FlashPark

FlashPark

“The IRA program has been extremely useful for us in order to develop our startup further in

terms of investment, partnership and commercial opportunities in the field of smart cities and urban mobility.

With the support of the EIT and Connectology, we feel empowered to bring

our product to the next level”.


Llogari Casas, Co-founder

HERGELE MOBILITY

HERGELE MOBILITY

HERGELE MOBILITY

“It has been an intense program with continuous learning opportunities with fresh perspectives. We have been connected to many mentors who supported us all through the process and beyond. IRA was an amazing experience for us.” 




Lal Polater, Co-founder

METAFLEET

HERGELE MOBILITY

HERGELE MOBILITY



“Thank you, Vladyslav and the Connectology team.

The Investment Readiness Programme was very useful, the network of speakers and

coaches was high quality, and it was great to meet other mobility startups. The

coordination was also very well handled. Well done.”


Mira Mclean, COO of Metafleet

MINERVAS

HERGELE MOBILITY

MINERVAS

“The Investment Readiness Accelerator (IRA) is what I was looking for as an entrepreneur. Thanks to IRA Academy, run by Connectology, I had the chance to know more about social, legal, financial and psychological issues related to investments. I am looking forward to opening my first fundraising round…” 



Ennio Andrea Adinolfi, CEO

SEIDR AI

Spark Park

MINERVAS

"This program has helped us to be much more precise with our communication to our investors and customers, cutting all nonsense and get into the core of our business. We are very thankful for having this opportunity to improve, and our company is better prepared for the next stage."


Christine Kahrs, Chairman of Board @ Seidr AI

Spark Park

Spark Park

Spark Park




"This was very useful for us, even though we are experienced people."


Igor Pancevski, CEO


VERTLINER

Spark Park

Spark Park

"The Connectology program has given us the opportunity to get in touch with experts possessing years of industry experience in the relevant verticals and broad knowledge of current innovation topics. The program has also provided us with an additional path to potential business through their valuable network."


Michael Striligas, CEO 


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