YACHTING VENTURES
The worlds' first startup accelerator for the yachting industry.
Applications are now closed for our current 10 week cohort, which started on 22nd February 2021.
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Thinking of launching or scaling a startup?
Yachting Ventures is on a mission to help you.
Startups all over the world are changing how we think and operate in our daily lives.
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We are looking for aspiring entrepreneurs that want to bring innovation to the yachting industry.
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We are stage-agnostic and we exist to help you take your business to the next level.
What is a startup accelerator?
It is all about your environment.
A startup accelerator supports entrepreneurs through a fixed-term programme that includes mentorship, connections and educational content. It is an immersive experience, aiming to accelerate the growth of early-stage ventures by compressing years’ worth of learning into just a few months.
Programme structure
We are fully remote.
The 10 week programme is designed to fit around other commitments and a full-time job. Sessions are recorded and all content is accessible online, so you will be able to work at your own pace - wherever you are in the world.
What do we cover?
BUILD
Validation. Minimum Viable Product . Pivoting.
GROW
Branding. Marketing. Sales. Team.
RAISE
Finance. Equity Investment. Pitching.
Mentorship
Mentors are the backbone of our programme.
Building relationships and exchanging ideas with great mentors can increase a company’s odds of success more than almost anything else.
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We will match you with mentors and connect you with key industry innovators to help challenge your ideas and build a successful company.
Funding
Looking to the future.
If you need funding at the end of the programme, you will be able to pitch to investors who may help take you further on your entrepreneurial journey.
Pricing
£650 flat fee for 10 weeks of full support
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An average of x3 YV Sessions per week
Weekly YV Content and useful resources
Regular check-ins with the YV Team
Access to YV Mentors and industry professionals
Access to the YV Community of entrepreneurs
Brand exposure through the YV Network
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From day one, an affiliation with YV will enhance your industry exposure and allow you to quickly expand into the marketplace.