March 2025
500 Global in Eurasia
Based in Georgia
Is your startup seeking an opportunity for investment and growth?
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Program Details
This 12-week program was designed with you in mind, thoughtfully divided into three parts, meticulously designed to provide you with the best hands-on acceleration journey. Alongside this structured approach, you’ll also benefit from personalized mentorship, a vibrant entrepreneurial community, and the opportunity to apply newfound skills immediately to your startup, setting you on the path to sustainable growth.
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Location
The 500 Global Accelerator Program in Eurasia is tailor-made for ambitious tech startups operating in the dynamic Eurasia region and:
- Are in the early revenue stage
- Have a functional prototype
- Have the potential to address global markets
- Have a cross-functional team with market expertise
- Have a VC backing potential
Here's what to expect
Tech startups that have direct or indirect operations in the following countries can apply:
Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia (the Czech Republic), Estonia, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan (the Kyrgyz Republic), Latvia, Lithuania, North Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia,Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan.
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Phase 1: In-Person (Mar 31 - Apr 11, 2025)
Foundations of Growth
Experience an immersive 2-week journey in the dynamic city of Tbilisi, where you'll connect with fellow startup enthusiasts, seasoned mentors, and visionary partners.
During these transformative weeks, you'll actively participate in practical, hands-on sessions, receive invaluable one-on-one mentorship, and embark on a journey through a proven process of startup growth that includes:
- Analytics: Establishing analytics foundation and maximizing customer journey tracking.
- Customer Development: Integrating vital customer insights for impactful communication.
- Metrics: Setting clear objectives, and KPI reporting for confident data-based decisions.
- Growth: Tailoring B2C and B2B growth strategies.
- Marketing: Mastering sales funnel design and optimization.
- Sales: Creating a high-ROI sales team
The program Fee for Phase 1 is $35,000 per startup, excluding travel expenses. This fee covers the comprehensive support, mentorship, and resources provided throughout Phase 1.
By completing Phase 1, startups is expected to gain valuable insights, refine their strategies, and make informed decisions for successful market expansion.
Phase 2: Remote (Apr 14 - Jun 6, 2025)
Growth Weeks
The following 8 weeks constitute the 'Big Growth' phase, during which you'll work closely with your dedicated mentor while launching tens of experiments for your business. This is where we tackle growth.
Here's what you'll learn:
- Advanced tailored B2B sales strategies, including account-based marketing and objection handling.
- Pipeline management, how to efficiently handle B2B sales pipelines, from lead generation to conversion.
- Negotiation & nurturing skills for lasting B2B client relationships.
- Conducting on-site and off-site analysis of your website, funnels, and marketing communication channels.
- Creating comprehensive testing protocols, validating tests, and gathering data.
Additionally, you'll participate in workshops with global experts covering:
- Mastering content, email, and SMS strategies for 'assets monetization'.
- Crafting and implementing retention strategies to maximize Customer Lifetime Value.
- Learnings on company finances 101: building a strong financial foundation and delving into financial projections, comprehensive reporting, and profit & loss mastery.
The program Fee for Phase 1 is $35,000 per startup, excluding travel expenses. This fee covers the comprehensive support, mentorship, and resources provided throughout Phase 1.
By completing Phase 1, startups is expected to gain valuable insights, refine their strategies, and make informed decisions for successful market expansion.
Phase 3: In-Person (Jun 9 - Jun 20, 2025)
Fundraising
Phase 3 represents the culmination of your journey as you come together in Tbilisi with your mentors and fellow startup founders.
These final two weeks are thoughtfully designed to prepare you for your fundraising efforts. You'll receive guidance on crafting a compelling pitch, designing an impactful deck, building an investor network, and formulating a comprehensive fundraising strategy.
This phase culminates in an exciting Demo Day event, where you'll have the opportunity to present your company to a diverse audience of hundreds of local and international key ecosystem stakeholders. It's your chance to showcase your product in Tbilisi to propel your startup to new heights.
The program Fee for Phase 1 is $35,000 per startup, excluding travel expenses. This fee covers the comprehensive support, mentorship, and resources provided throughout Phase 1.
By completing Phase 1, startups is expected to gain valuable insights, refine their strategies, and make informed decisions for successful market expansion.
The program offers founders
Community
Funding
Through the accelerator program you will have an opportunity for an investment of potentially $100,000.
Advice
Connections
Reputation
Local & International Events
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Local & International Events
Demo Day Batch 6
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Partners
Resources
Venture Growth Masterclass Series by 500 Eurasia
We’ve brought together a group of world-class mentors - industry leaders with years of experience in startups, investments, and scaling businesses - to host a 5-part series of free, hands-on masterclasses. These sessions are designed to address the challenges that can cause startups to fail, equipping you with the knowledge and tools to overcome them. Learn the frameworks, tactics, and insights to scale your startup and attract investors.
Navigate the B2B Sales Path: From Prospecting to Deal Closure
This free session offers valuable insights and expert advice from an industry leader Brianna Salinas, providing you with the tools and techniques needed to navigate the B2B sales process successfully.
Info Session
Free Masterclass
Disclaimer
1. AS OF 30 APRIL 2025. ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT (“AUM”) STATED HEREIN ARE ROUNDED TO THE NEAREST $100M AND ARE CALCULATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SEC FORM ADV PART 1A INSTRUCTION 5.B. TO INCLUDE THE CURRENT MARKET VALUE (OR FAIR VALUE) OF ALL PRIVATE FUND ASSETS AND THE CONTRACTUAL AMOUNT OF ANY UNCALLED COMMITMENTS TO SUCH PRIVATE FUNDS, TOGETHER WITH THE CURRENT MARKET VALUE OF ALL OTHER SECURITIES PORTFOLIOS FOR WHICH 500 STARTUPS MANAGEMENT COMPANY, L.L.C. OR ITS AFFILIATES PROVIDES ONGOING DISCRETIONARY INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES, WITH MARKET VALUE DETERMINED USING THE SAME METHOD USED TO REPORT ACCOUNT VALUES TO CLIENTS OR TO CALCULATE FEES FOR INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES. ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT MAY INCREASE OR DECREASE SIGNIFICANTLY OVER TIME.
THIS PROGRAM IS OPERATED BY 500 STARTUPS INCUBATOR, L.L.C (TOGETHER WITH ITS AFFILIATES, “500 GLOBAL”). ALL CONTENT PROVIDED IN THIS WEBPAGE AND PURSUANT TO THIS MASTERCLASS IS PROVIDED FOR GENERAL INFORMATIONAL OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. 500 GLOBAL MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS AS TO THE ACCURACY OF INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS WEBPAGE, MASTERCLASS OR GUARANTEES OF SPECIFIC OUTCOMES FROM ATTENDING OR RELYING ON THE CONTENTS OF THE MASTERCLASS. WHILE 500 GLOBAL HAS TAKEN REASONABLE STEPS TO ENSURE THAT THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS WEBPAGE IS ACCURATE AND UP-TO-DATE, NO LIABILITY CAN BE ACCEPTED FOR ANY ERROR OR OMISSIONS. NOTHING IN THE CONTENT DELIVERED THROUGH THIS PROGRAM SHALL CONSTITUTE OR IS INTENDED TO CONSTITUTE LEGAL, TAX OR INVESTMENT ADVICE BY 500 GLOBAL (INCLUDING INVESTMENT ADVICE AS DEFINED IN THE U.S. INVESTMENT ADVISERS ACT OF 1940). THIS WEBPAGE IS UPDATED AS OF MAY 2024. PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM DOES NOT INCLUDE OR GUARANTEE AN INVESTMENT FROM 500 GLOBAL, OR ITS RESPECTIVE AFFILIATES. HOWEVER, PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM DOES NOT PRECLUDE 500 GLOBAL AND ITS AFFILIATES FROM CONSIDERING FUTURE INVESTMENTS IN A PARTICIPATING COMPANY..
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD ANY STATISTICS, QUOTATIONS OR OTHER CONTENT BE INTERPRETED AS TESTIMONIALS OR ENDORSEMENT OF THE INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE OF ANY 500 GLOBAL FUND BY A PROSPECTIVE INVESTOR CONSIDERING AN INVESTMENT INTO ANY 500 GLOBAL FUND.
DEMO DAY IS AN INVITATION-ONLY EVENT AND THE INTENDED AUDIENCE FOR THIS EVENT IS LIMITED TO PERSONS QUALIFYING AS "ACCREDITED INVESTORS" AS DEFINED IN REGULATION D UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, AND MEMBERS OF THE PRESS. ALL CONTENT PROVIDED IN THE EVENT IS PROVIDED FOR GENERAL INFORMATIONAL OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS INVESTMENT ADVICE BY 500 GLOBAL OR ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES OR AS AN OFFER TO SELL OR SOLICITATION OF INTEREST TO PURCHASE ANY SECURITIES. NO CONTENT OR INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE EVENT IS OR IS INTENDED AS AN OFFER TO PROVIDE ANY INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICE OR FINANCIAL ADVICE BY 500 GLOBAL. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD ANY CONTENT HEREIN OR IN THE EVENT BE CONSTRUED AS FUND MARKETING MATERIALS BY PROSPECTIVE INVESTORS CONSIDERING AN INVESTMENT INTO ANY 500 GLOBAL INVESTMENT FUND. INCLUSION AS A PRESENTING COMPANY IN DEMO DAY DOES NOT NECESSARILY CONFIRM INVESTMENT BY A 500 GLOBAL FUND IN SUCH COMPANY. 500 GLOBAL HAS NOT TAKEN ANY ACTIONS TO QUALIFY THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE EVENT UNDER THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY JURISDICTION WHERE ACTION FOR THAT PURPOSE IS REQUIRED. PERSONS OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES WHO VIEW THE EVENT MUST OBSERVE ANY APPLICABLE LAWS AND RESTRICTIONS RELATING TO VIEWING THIS EVENT AND ANY RELATED ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.
