6 weeks
Selfguiding Acceleration program
- Access to self-guiding tool
- Professional feedback
- Community materials
- Access to the Deal Room
- 1 consultation per month
€250one off
Start self-guided trackFree IRL Check
Know if investors are ready for your startup.
IRL means Investor Readiness Level. Check your weak points, test PMF, fix your pitch, and see the next step toward grants, mentors, and investors.
70+
Founders Supported
€12M+
Funding Connected
60+
Mentors & Operators
NL & EU
Startup Network
What we help founders fix
PMF, funding logic, traction
and investor readiness.
One focused path: check your IRL, find weak points, improve what matters, then prepare for mentors, grants and investors.
PMF
Find who pays, why now, and what proof is still missing.
Investor readiness
Know what investors will question before you ask for money.
Fundraising path
Prepare for grants, private investors, and runway options.
Pitch & narrative
Turn loose assumptions into a sharper story and stronger materials.
Mentor access
Get direct feedback from founders, operators, and venture builders.
Traction & visibility
Show clearer progress before entering the Deal Room.
Founder Journey
Your path from idea to investor ready.
A structured journey with expert support, IRL evaluation, roadmap building and investor readiness guidance.
Apply nowActive step
Apply
Submit your application and founder information so the InspireXchange team can understand your startup, market context and founder goals.
What founders unlock
- IRL scoring across 8 signals
- Founder evaluation and roadmap
- Mentor and market feedback
- Educational grant opportunities up to €5K–€10K
- Curated investment pathway access from €25K–€50K based on traction and readiness
Next step preview
After applying, we schedule a focused evaluation call to prepare your IRL-based assessment.
Est. 5 days
to evaluation call
Programs
Acceleration
6 months
Perfect for solo entrepreneurs taking their first steps
- Dedicated workshops
- Product Market Fit Crash Test
- Milestones Setting
- Fundraising Strategy Advice
- Support Chat
- 1-1 traction
- Educational grant up to €5k
- Chance of Investment up to €25k
1 year
Comprehensive access for growing startups
- Dedicated workshops
- Access to NL Trade Missions
- Limited Legal Support
- Milestones tracking
- Product Market Fit Crash Test
- 1:1 mentorship & expertise
- Additional consultations
- Fundraising Guidance
- Support Chat
- Educational grant up to €10K
- Chance of Investment up to €250K
Portfolio
Latest news and achievements of our startups
Real traction from teams in our acceleration programs — from trade show visibility and investor prep to customer validation and pilot launches.
Deal Room
Explore startup profiles and traction signals
See how founders in our ecosystem present readiness, milestones, and execution progress to investors and partners.
Network
Built inside the Dutch and EU startup ecosystem.
We connect founders with mentors, partners, universities, operators, programs and investor networks.
- LisbonPlatform Zero Hub Lisbon
- BulgariaComing Soon
Mentors
Featured mentors
Founders, operators and specialists with real execution experience across fundraising, product, growth, technology and venture building.
Els Philipp
Documentation · Estimate marketsize · Customer interviews
Focus areas: Documentation, Estimate marketsize, Customer interviews, Segmentation, Proposition/USP/Moat, Scoping MVP, Lead sourcing, GTM, Business modeling, Set pricing, Investments
DocumentationEstimate marketsizeCustomer interviews
Vadim Lazuko
Business Projects: IT, Innovations and others. MBA, PMP
As a business professional with over 25 years of experience, I have developed deep expertise in Business Projects, particularly in the realms of IT and Innovation. My academic path includes degrees in Computer Science and Finance, and I ha…
Project ManagementIT StrategySoftware Development
Natasha Semina
Selfmade entrepreneur
For over 15 years I have worked in marketing communications and advertising. But I wanted more and I started my own business. My first brainchild was an online organic soap shop, then I founded a web and design studio. But at the age of 35…
Marketing StrategyGrowth MarketingContent Marketing
Alex Lindholm
Program Director | Venture Architect
Lived, worked and studied in USSR, Sweden, USA, Israel and the Netherlands. Dynamic creative entrepreneur with a proven track record in co-founding and optimizing businesses across diverse sectors — education, design, prefab houses, INFOse…
Venture BuildingProgram ManagementStrategic Partnerships
David Mamporia
Digital marketing expert
David Mamporia is a seasoned marketing professional with over a decade of experience in digital advertising, marketing strategy, and project management. He has successfully launched startups, including BDR Academy, where he led the marketi…
Digital MarketingPaid AcquisitionMarketing Strategy
Deniz Kayahan
Innovation Business Development
I am business and technology transformation leader, corporate innovation, venture investment and startup advisor with seasoned experience in entrepreneurship, management consulting, business development, technology delivery, execution, and…
Innovation StrategyBusiness DevelopmentCorporate Innovation
Marc Rodan
Mentor
A versatile professional recognized for developing distinctive creative concepts. As a Creative Director, Learning Experience Designer, Writer, Website Designer, and Community Builder, I focus on creating engaging e-learning experiences fo…
Creative StrategyLearning DesignWebsite Design
Mikhail Kostyukov
Lead Product Manager with expertise in ML engineering and product management.
Lead Product Manager with expertise in ML engineering and product management. Mikhail has a proven track record leading teams from startups to large corporations, driving innovation and efficiency.
Product ManagementML EngineeringAI Product Design
Rafael (Roman) Gold
Mentor
Managing General Partner at VentureIsrael, an early-stage deep tech fund and one of the top-10 most active VCs in Israel. Founding Partner at The Israeli Association for Ethics in Artificial Intelligence (IAEAI).
Venture CapitalDeepTechAI Ethics
Sharon Fernandes
Independent consulting and mentoring for startups on different aspects of fundraising, business i…
Independent consulting and mentoring for startups on different aspects of fundraising, business idea: As a VC investor (early stage up to Series B) with experience across a range of sectors including fintech, SaaS, B2B/B2C marketplaces, he…
FundraisingVenture CapitalStartup Mentoring
Sabin Dragoman
Legal Advisor and DPO, VC Scout
My experience reflects the dynamic European scale-up ecosystem where 70% of scale-ups pivot, acquire, or restructure within 18 months. Each transition has strengthened my ability to deliver immediate impact, expertise in building legal ope…
Legal StrategyData PrivacyVenture Capital
Ananda Setiyo Ivannanto
Indonesia Representative and Innovator
More than 15 years of experience in building Sustainable Development Goals business ecosystem in Indonesia, Japan and Bangladesh, ranging from R&D, EPC, consulting, trade, financing, and investment in a multicultural environment. Reach…
APAC ExpansionIndonesia MarketSDG Innovation
Expert directory
Operators behind founder growth
Connect with people who have built companies, launched products and navigated real execution challenges.
FAQ
Common questions
What is IRL?
IRL means Investor Readiness Level. It shows what investors will question before they take you seriously.
Is the IRL check free?
Yes. The basic check is free.
Do you help with fundraising?
Yes. We improve your pitch, proof, traction story, and investor access. We do not promise funding.
Do I need traction already?
No. You need a clear problem, a product direction, and the will to test the market.
Can you help with PMF?
Yes. PMF Crash Test and PMF Discovery are core parts of our work.
Do you work with grants?
Yes. We help founders find grant and education funding options. Selected teams may get extra support.
Do investors see every startup?
No. Deal Room access depends on quality, readiness, and complete materials.
Is this only for Dutch startups?
No. We support international founders building toward the Dutch and EU market.
Start here
Check your IRL and grant fit.
See what to fix before you raise or apply for funding.