Meet U.S. partners, clients, and investors during a two-week trip
to New York and Silicon Valley
April – June 2025
Very limited seats available.
Organized by
Strategic Partners
Meet U.S. partners, clients, and investors during a two-week trip
to New York and Silicon Valley
April – June 2025
Very limited seats available.
Organized by
Strategic Partners
Are you working on a scaleup in a European country and want to scale into the US market? Rubik Scale to USA is the acceleration program that provides the access, connections, and knowledge you need to successfully scale in the USA!
Are you working on a scaleup in a European country and want to scale into the US market?
Rubik Scale to USA is the acceleration program that provides the access, connections, and knowledge you need to successfully scale in the US!
Equity-free, US-focused Accelerator
for Promising CEE Startups Targeting the USA
Equity-free, US-focused Accelerator for Promising CEE Startups Targeting the USA
Rubik Scale to USA is an acceleration program for founders who run a technology company with a team of 7+ people, have a solution highly innovative and scalable, are coachable, have revenue of 20,000 – 100,000 euros per month / +240K annually, and already plan to scale to US market in the next 12 months.
We created it together with investors & experts active in the US and founders who have built, scaled, and exited startups in the US market.
Join the accelerator and get:
- First-hand knowledge about the realities & practicalities of penetrating and operating a startup on the US market from founders who have successfully done so
- A deep understanding of the evaluation criteria and deal-breaker aspects of US investors, right from the source
- First-hand perspective in raising funds from US angel investors and VC funds
- A chance to meet face-to-face with curated investors, mentors, and potential clients in the USA
- Warm intros to relevant mentors and potential testing clients that operate in the USA
- An authentic reality check of the USA market & culture in order to evaluate if your startup is a fit for it
- Access to strategic economic connections through a delegation of startups, mentors, investors government representatives to the USA
- Increased awareness in the USA
Rubik Scale to USA is an acceleration program for founders who run a technology company with a team of 7+ people, have a solution highly innovative and scalable, are coachable, have revenue of 20,000 – 100,000 euros per month / +240K annually, and already plan to scale to US market in the next 12 months.
We created it together with investors & experts active in the US and founders who have built, scaled, and exited startups in the US market.
Join the accelerator and get:
- First-hand knowledge about the realities & practicalities of penetrating and operating a startup on the US market from founders who have successfully done so
- A deep understanding of the evaluation criteria and deal-breaker aspects of US investors, right from the source
- First-hand perspective in raising funds from US angel investors and VC funds
- A chance to meet face-to-face with curated investors, mentors, and potential clients in the USA
- Warm intros to relevant mentors and potential testing clients that operate in the USA
- An authentic reality check of the USA market & culture in order to evaluate if your startup is a fit for it
- Access to strategic economic connections through a delegation of startups, mentors, investors government representatives to the USA
- Increased awareness in the USA
Accelerator Structure
In-person Founders Bootcamp
April 2025
A practical three-day experience at Rubik Hub, in Piatra Neamt, Romania.
This exclusive in-person bootcamp is tailored to the founders of this cohort, providing you with the opportunity to expand your network, meet with mentors and investors, take part in practical US-flavoured workshops, and get to know our team & community.
Working Groups & Online Workshops
April – May 2025
Prepare to embark on an immersive and intensive learning journey. 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.
New York & Silicon Valley Immersion Trip
June 2025
The most exciting part of the program is the US immersion trip. The startups are invited to pitch & connect in person with relevant investors and potential business partners in the USA, during a two-week experience comprised of:
- Immersion Weeks: warm intros, 1:1 meetings with relevant advisers / potential partners / potential investors in USA in Silicon Valley & New York
- Pitching sessions in Silicon Valley (San Francisco, Palo Alto)
- Pitching sessions in New York
- Business visits & networking receptions in Silicon Valley and New York
Accelerator Structure
- In-person Founders Bootcamp
April 2025
A practical three-day experience at Rubik Hub, in Piatra Neamt, Romania.
This exclusive in-person bootcamp is tailored to the founders of this cohort, providing you with the opportunity to expand your network, meet with mentors and investors, take part in practical US-flavoured workshops, and get to know the Rubik Hub team & community. #WeAreInThisTogether.
- Working Groups & Online Workshops
April – May 2025
Prepare to embark on an immersive and intensive learning journey. 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.
- New York & Silicon Valley Immersion Trip
June 2025
The most exciting part of the program is the US immersion trip. The startups are invited to pitch & connect in person with relevant investors and potential business partners in the USA, during a two-week experience comprised of:
- Immersion Weeks: warm intros, 1:1 meetings with relevant advisers / potential partners / potential investors in USA in Silicon Valley & New York
- Pitching sessions in Silicon Valley (San Francisco, Palo Alto)
- Pitching sessions in New York
- Business visits & networking receptions in Silicon Valley and New York
Investment Opportunity
During our previous cohort, Fortech Investments, the lead strategic partner, invested €500,000 in one of the participating startups. This year, several investment funds are open to considering investment opportunities, depending on the quality and potential of the startups in the program.
If you attract their interest, potential investments will be offered at the end of the program. This will be based on factors such as:
- the strategic alignment of your startup with the investor’s portfolio
- the performance and growth of your team throughout the accelerator
- the founder-market fit
- your startup’s potential to scale successfully in the US market.
Investment Opportunity
During our previous cohort, Fortech Investments, the lead strategic partner, invested €500,000 in one of the participating startups. This year, several investment funds are open to considering investment opportunities, depending on the quality and potential of the startups in the program.
If you attract their interest, potential investments will be offered at the end of the program. This will be based on factors such as:
- the strategic alignment of your startup with the investor’s portfolio
- the performance and growth of your team throughout the accelerator
- the founder-market fit
- your startup’s potential to scale successfully in the US market.
Mentors & Coaches
Mentors & Coaches
Co-founder WIT Angels Club, Silicon Valley | Deal Committee Member at Bay Angels, San Francisco| Angel Investor at Hustle Fund
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
3x Founder, 1x Exit, Director at the Center for IoT Engineering and Innovation, North Carolina, USA
![Alexandru Chifu_FI[46]](https://rubikhub.ro/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Alexandru-Chifu_FI46-150x150.jpeg "Alexandru Chifu_FI[46]")
Rippling, San Francisco, CA, ex-software engineer Twitter, ex-Principal Sweat Equity Ventures
CEO at NNC Services, Greater Boston area | Partner & VP at ShootQ, Ohio | Forbes Business Council
Start-up mentor, bootcamp presenter, fund-raising adviser, IP and international market entry expert
Topics We Will Tackle
→ Raising Capital in the USA & Valuation Methods
→ Investment & Financing Models in the USA
→ US-Tailored Go-To-Market Strategies
→ From Launch to Exit in the USA – Founders’ Perspectives
→ Pricing Strategies
→ Cashflow & Taxes in the USA
→ Approaching Investors & Their Evaluation Criteria – A US Angel Investor’s Perspective
→ Approaching Investors & Their Evaluation Criteria – A US VC’s Perspective
→ AI & Ethics
→ Technical Bottlenecks When Building a Scalable Product
→ Navigating the US Legal Landscape
→ Mastering UX & Building a Loyal User Base
→ Organizational Culture When Building Cross-Atlantic Teams
→ Sales Strategies Proven in the USA
→ USA Reality Check, Financial Aspects, Relationships Pre- & Post-Investment→ Pitching in the US Way
Topics We Will Tackle
→ Raising Capital in the USA & Valuation Methods
→ Investment & Financing Models in the USA
→ US-Tailored Go-To-Market Strategies
→ From Launch to Exit in the USA – Founders’ Perspectives
→ Pricing Strategies
→ Cashflow & Taxes in the USA
→ Approaching Investors & Their Evaluation Criteria – A US Angel Investor’s Perspective
→ Approaching Investors & Their Evaluation Criteria – A US VC’s Perspective
→ AI & Ethics
→ Navigating the US Legal Landscape
→ Mastering UX & Building a Loyal User Base
→ Organizational Culture When Building Cross-Atlantic Teams
→ Sales Strategies Proven in the USA
→ USA Reality Check, Financial Aspects, Relationships Pre- & Post-Investment
→ Pitching in the US Way
Landing Partners
Landing Partners
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
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.
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.
$100K Benefits 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
$100K Benefits 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
Community Partners
We are part of DEEP Ecosystems
Community Partners
We are part of DEEP Ecosystems
Are you ready to make your American startup dream come true?
Are you ready to make your American startup dream come true?