Scale to USA 
November ’23 – March ’24
Official launch – end of September
Organized by
Main Partner
Scale to USA
November ’23 – March ’24
Official launch – end of September
Organized by
Main Partner
Are you working on an early-stage startup and want to launch or grow into the USA market?
Rubik Garage Scale to USA is the acceleration program that will help you get there.
Are you working on an early-stage startup and want to launch or grow into the USA market?
Rubik Garage – Scale to USA is the acceleration program that will help you get there.
Equity-free and Fee-free Program
for the Most Promising CEE Startups
Rubik Garage Scale to USA #6 is an acceleration program for scale-ups that have a scalable and innovative product/service, paying clients, and founder-market-fit within the European market and plan to scale to the USA market.
Don’t miss the chance to get:
- A reality check about the USA market, culture and the potential fit for your startup there
- Access to first-hand and relevant knowledge about running a startup in the USA market
- Access and warm intros to relevant mentors, potential testing clients, and investors in the USA
- Connections with USA opportunities (complex delegation comprised of startups, mentors, investors, and policy decision-makers)
- Increased awareness in the USA and access to its market and investment
Program Structure
Founders Bootcamp
November ’23
An enriching three-day experience at Rubik Hub, located right next to the mountains, in Piatra Neamt, Romania.
This exclusive in-person event is tailored for our carefully selected founders, providing you with a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant sense of community we foster here, all under the inspiring motto #WeAreInThisTogether.
You’ll have the chance to expand your network and engage in meaningful discussions, get to know each other and our dedicated team, all within the beautiful natural surroundings of our coworking space.
Three Months of Acceleration
November ’23 – February ’24
Over the course of the next three months, prepare to embark on an immersive and intensive learning journey designed to empower you in scaling your startup.
Be prepared to actively participate in workshops, mentorship sessions, 1:1 Meet the Investor sessions, and Founders’ journey sessions, all facilitated by mentors, founders, and investors active in the USA market.
Their invaluable expertise and insights are yours for the taking, as they wholeheartedly share their wealth of knowledge to fuel your growth.
USA Immersion
End of February – beginning of March ’24
As a final phase of our accelerator, get ready for a two-week experience comprised of:
-
- Demo Day (2 days): event for 10-15 startups and 80 relevant investors and mentors in USA – end of February ’24 in Florida
- Immersion Week (8 days): 3-5 top startups with warm intros to relevant mentors / testing clients / investors – March ’24 in Florida or Silicon Valley
- 2 x Rubik Hub European Startups Meet Ups/ Networking dinners in Florida or Silicon Valley – March ’24
Topics We Will Tackle
→ Navigating the US Legal Landscape
→ Operations Optimization
→ USA Reality Check
→ Valuation Methods
→ Investment and Financing Models
→ Ask Me Anything Session with Founders Who Scaled in the USA
→ Raising Capital in the USA
→ Financial Aspects for Startups
→ Building Strong Relationships Pre and Post Investment
→ How to Craft the Perfect Pitch Deck
→ How to Pitch at Demo Day
Experts You Will Learn From
Honorary Consul of Romania in San Francisco, Romanian American Business Network Silicon Valley Coordinator, UiPath
President EURAIO, Funding Advisor US investment fund, Apple Executive Consultant, Tech Advisor Silicon Valley
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Rippling, San Francisco, CA, ex-software engineer Twitter, ex-Principal Sweat Equity Ventures
Investment Fund from Fortech Investments
Fortech Investments, our lead strategic partner, have committed to invest up to 100,000 euros in the startup(s) they consider to have the highest potential.
The investment will be offered at the end of the program based on their portfolio fit, performance of the founders during the accelerator, the founder-market-fit, and the potential of the startup to scale successfully on the US market.
300
startup founders received support from our community
200
mentors from over 40 growth startups & scaleups
100+
startup events and programs & 5 acceleration editions
€22M+
raised by startups with our support
Follow-on Program – Ready to Raise
Top alumni from our accelerator get the chance to be selected in our follow-on program, tailored for startups seeking to secure investment in the next 3-6 months. The program consists of:
- Interactive workshops on a wide range of key aspects involved in the fundraising process, including early-stage startup valuation methods, how to raise the first round, investors management, pitch deck preparation for investors, etc.
- Tailored support for your startup: feedback sessions with the Rubik Hub team, peer-to-peer learning groups, access to data room
- Match-making, warm intros and exclusive sessions of private pitching to investors.
$150K Startup Support Package
Once you join our accelerator, you become part of our Rubikorns community. This gives you access to:
- Visibility in the CEE startup ecosystem
- Access to over 200+ mentors
- Discounts and perks offered by our partners (Notion, AWS, Twilio Segment, Hubspot, Miro, Freya sense, SMSO, Idea Buddy)
- Continuous support from our team of experts: 1:1 feedback sessions, warm intros to mentors and investors, etc.
- House of Startups – Accommodation & free co-working space in our hub – Romania, Piatra Neamt
- Annual community retreat
- Jobs in Startups
Community Partners
Are you ready to make your American startup dream come true?
Equity-free and Fee-free Program for the Most Promising CEE Startups
Rubik Garage Scale to USA #6 is an acceleration program for scale-ups that have a scalable and innovative product/service, paying clients, and founder-market-fit within the European market and plan to scale to the USA market.
Don’t miss the chance to get:
- A reality check about the USA market, culture, and the potential fit for your startup there
- Access to first-hand and relevant knowledge about running a startup in the USA market
- Access and warm intros to relevant mentors, potential testing clients, and investors in the USA
- Connections with USA opportunities (complex delegation comprised of startups, mentors, investors, and policy decision-makers)
- Increased awareness in the USA and access to its market and investment
Program Structure
- Founders Bootcamp
November ’23
An enriching three-day experience at Rubik Hub, located right next to the mountains, in Piatra Neamt, Romania.
This exclusive in-person event is tailored for our carefully selected founders, providing you with a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant sense of community we foster here, all under the inspiring motto #WeAreInThisTogether.
You’ll have the chance to expand your network and engage in meaningful discussions, get to know each other and our dedicated team, all within the beautiful natural surroundings of our coworking space.
- Three Months of Acceleration
November ’23 – February ’24
Over the course of the next three months, prepare to embark on an immersive and intensive learning journey designed to empower you in scaling your startup.
Be prepared to actively participate in workshops, mentorship sessions, 1:1 Meet the Investor sessions, and Founders’ journey sessions, all facilitated by mentors, founders, and investors active in the USA market.
Their invaluable expertise and insights are yours for the taking, as they wholeheartedly share their wealth of knowledge to fuel your growth.
- USA Immersion
End of February – beginning of March ’24
As a final phase of our accelerator, get ready for a two-week experience comprised of:
-
- Demo Day (2 days): event for 10-15 startups and 80 relevant investors and mentors in USA – end of February ’24 in Florida
- Immersion Week (8 days): 3-5 top startups with warm intros to relevant mentors / testing clients / investors – March ’24 in Florida or Silicon Valley
- 2 x Rubik Hub European Startups Meet Ups/ Networking dinners in Florida or Silicon Valley – March’24
Topics We Will Tackle
→ Navigating the US Legal Landscape
→ Operations Optimization
→ USA Reality Check
→ Valuation Methods
→ Investment and Financing Models
→ Ask Me Anything Session with Founders Who Scaled in the USA
→ Raising Capital in the USA
→ Financial Aspects for Startups
→ Building Strong Relationships Pre and Post Investment
→ How to Craft the Perfect Pitch Deck
→ How to Pitch at Demo Day
Experts You Will Learn From
Honorary Consul of Romania in San Francisco, Romanian American Business Network Silicon Valley Coordinator, UiPath
President EURAIO, Funding Advisor US investment fund, Apple Executive Consultant, Tech Advisor Silicon Valley
Rippling, San Francisco, CA, ex-software engineer Twitter, ex-Principal Sweat Equity Ventures
Investment Fund from Fortech Investments
Fortech Investments, our lead strategic partner, have committed to invest up to 100,000 euros in the startup(s) they consider to have the highest potential.
The investment will be offered at the end of the program based on their portfolio fit, performance of the founders during the accelerator, the founder-market-fit, and the potential of the startup to scale successfully on the US market.
If selected, you will have 1 to 1 mentorship sessions and meetings with potential investors based on your needs and assessment, continuous support form our team, access to a Deal Room, tools, templates, and more.
You can leverage what has already worked for startups to further build and create more traction (our team has collectively worked with over 1200 startups). Also, you will become a member of the Rubikorns Startup Community with access to over 200 mentors.
300
startup founders received support from our community
200
mentors from over 40 growth startups & scaleups
100+
startup events and programs & 5 acceleration editions
€22M+
raised by startups with our support
Follow-on Program – Ready to Raise
Top alumni from our accelerator get the chance to be selected in our follow-on program, tailored for startups seeking to secure investment in the next 3-6 months. The program consists of:
- Interactive workshops on a wide range of key aspects involved in the fundraising process, including early-stage startup valuation methods, how to raise the first round, investors management, pitch deck preparation for investors, etc.
- Tailored support for your startup: feedback sessions with the Rubik Hub team, peer-to-peer learning groups, access to data room
- Match-making, warm intros and exclusive sessions of private pitching to investors.
$150K Startup Support Package
Once you join our accelerator, you become part of our Rubikorns community. This gives you access to:
- Visibility in the CEE startup ecosystem
- Access to over 200+ mentors
- Discounts and perks offered by our partners (Notion, AWS, Twilio Segment, Hubspot, Miro, Freya sense, SMSO, Idea Buddy)
- Continuous support from our team of experts: 1:1 feedback sessions, warm intros to mentors and investors, etc.
- House of Startups – Accommodation & free co-working space in our hub – Romania, Piatra Neamt
- Annual community retreat
- Jobs in Startups
Community Partners
Are you ready to make your American startup dream come true?