Apply Now • Deadline: March 30, 2026 • 10 weeks • Limited seats
WOLVER STARTUP LAUNCHER
A 10 week-online-interactive-program to cofound a B2B startup (with focus on Cyber Security, Fintech, Regtech, Insutech, Web 3 and Proptech)
Wolver Ventures (Managing Partners with +400 investments in early-stage startups), invites you to enrol in the Wolver Launcher program, to bring to life a tech startup in the fastest growing verticals. With Wolver Launcher 10-week-program, you will:
Find co-founders with complementary skills
Create a founder team with complementary skills, but with the same values.
Define a scalable business idea
Shape a business idea that is scalable and non “easily” replicable.
Develop an MVP and prove traction
A successful MVP (minimum viable product) to capture your first clients and prove traction.
Get funded (up to €500K)
Whether by Wolver Ventures Funds (max €500K, in 2 tranches) and/or from others (Wolver Ventures reserves the right to invest or not).
Requirements
+8 years relevant working experience.
Leadership experience in:
Sales, Marketing and Strategy (CEO/CMO candidates), Product development, strategy and/or operations (CTO/ COO candidates) or Finance (CFO candidates).
Commitment.
to launch a startup as life choice, preferably B2B in Cyber Security, Fintech,Insurtech, Regtech/Legaltech, PropTech (with focus in Data Centers) or Web3 focused.
Fluent in English.
Responsibilities
As founder you will be responsible for every single aspect of your startup. At the beginning, you will concentrate in defining a value proposition, identifying your Ideal Customer Persona (ICP), developing an MVP (Minimum Viable Product), defining your GTM (Go-to-Market) strategy and kick off Sales. For that you will also have to define your:
Team
Purpose, Values and Culture (and bring them to life)
Funding strategy
Legal and operative structure
Benefits
Wolver Launcher is a 10 sessions- weekly-online-program that offers you:
Step by step advising and knowhow on how to build a start up faster and effectively.
Access to business ideas, co-founders, mentors, advisors and investors.
Access to funding.
10-Week Program
Setup Phase
Week 1
Meet your cohort and set your goals for the next 10 weeks.
Kickoff & Introductions
Week 2
Co-Founder Matching
Find complementary co-founders aligned on skills, values, and commitment.
Validation Phase
Week 3
Value Proposition & Customer Persona
Define your ideal customer profile and sharpen your value proposition.
Week 4
Customer Discovery
Validate assumptions through structured customer conversations.
Week 5
Iterate & Refine
Adjust your value proposition based on customer feedback.
Planning Phase
Week 6
Business Model
Pricing strategy, go-to-market timing, and market positioning.
Week 7
Financial Planning
Three-year cashflow projection and investor valuation metrics.
Execution Phase
Week 8
MVP Acceleration
Build your MVP with expert guidance — fast, avoiding common mistakes.
Week 9
Pitch Deck
Craft an investment-ready deck. Learn what GPs and angels look for.
Week 10
Graduation Pitch
Present to Wolver GPs and invited investors. Your shot at your first ticket.
Apply Now!
Deadline:
March 30, 2026 (rolling admissions — early applicants prioritized)
Time commitment:
Minimum 15h/week, full-time recommended
Sessions:
2–4pm CET, online
Why Wolver Launcher
Curated Batches
Each cohort is balanced with CTO, CEO, CMO, and CFO profiles to maximize co-founder matching potential.
Ideas on the Table
~70% of participants come in with a business idea. The rest find theirs through collaboration.
Top-Tier Mentors
Access business angels, C-level executives, and industry experts throughout the program.
CISO Advisory Committee
A 15-member committee available for cybersecurity validation and strategic feedback.
Second Chance
If your first attempt doesn't land, you can re-enter the next cohort at no extra cost.
Nail Your First Investor
Gentech Fund
Up to €500K investment available through Wolver Ventures’ Gentech Fund.
First Ticket: ~€210K
Contingent on MVP completion and demonstrated traction.
Verticals
Cybersecurity, fintech, regtech, insurtech, web3, proptech.
Non-Core Verticals
Not in one of the priority sectors? You still get full program support plus fundraising advisory.
Speed Up
Biweekly Mentoring
Customized sessions with Managing Directors and Program Managers to track your progress.
Upskill
Sharpen your sales, marketing, and go-to-market skills with hands-on guidance.
Pitch Refinement
Continuously improve your pitch until it's investor-ready.
Is It For You?
8+ years of professional experience
B2B focus in priority verticals preferred
English fluency
Leadership background in Sales / Marketing / Strategy, Product / Ops, or Finance
Genuine commitment to founding a company
Apply Now!
Deadline:
March 30, 2026 (rolling admissions — early applicants prioritized)
Time commitment:
Minimum 15h/week, full-time recommended
Sessions:
2–4pm CET, online
Pricing
€320
+VAT
Individual
€500
+VAT
Team (up to 3)
€200
+VAT
CTO / Developer
If Gentech invests, €10K additional fee covers program costs and follow-up support
If you decline or aren't selected, no further obligation
Frequently Asked Questions
When are sessions?
1-2x/week, 2–4pm CET, ~2h
Do I need to travel?
Fully online
Can I join with an existing team or idea?
Yes
How does payment work?
Investment in € (inscription fees): To be in Wolver Launcher you will be required to pay €320+VAT for individuals, €500+VAT for teams, and €200+VAT for CTO’s /Developers.
This will help us to ensure you will be sitting and working with people who are as committed to making things happen as you are.
When your startup is ready (MVP ready and showing traction) you can pitch to Wolver Ventures Gentech Fund Investors committee, and you might receive ~€210,000 investment.
If you accept the investment, this will oblige you to a payment of €10000 to cover
- the Wolver Launcher real costs
- the upcoming support sessions.
If we invest, we will continue to work with you looking forward to a 2nd investment of ~€250K in your upcoming rounds.
If you don’t get an Wolver Launcher offer to fund your startup, or you decline it, you won’t be obliged to make any additional payments other than the inscription fee.
Note that, if you decline the Wolver Launcher offer, Wolver Launcher will reserve the right to invest at the same terms you receive from other investors.
I already have a team and an idea… can Wolver Launcher help me?
Yes, and a lot:
– You can find additional cofounders (if you need them).
– You can network with other founders, mentors, advisors and potential investors.
– You can use the session to get feedback and improve each decision you have made so far and improve your plans.
– You could gain knowledge of different methodologies and POVs to be better prepared to set the basis to scale.
– You can get funded!
Are there location restrictions?
No, but CET availability needed
I have an idea, but is not in Cyber or Financial Tech, can I still participate?
Yes! We will support you with the same strength. If your startup is related to Fintech, Insertech, Regtech, Proptech, Web 3 or Cyber security, you might receive WV investment. If not, we will advise you properly on where and how engage to other investors. Note that in our new reality, WV verticals cover more startups you might think off.
Does Wolver Launcher promotes team conformation with founders in different cities?
Absolutely! We believe that diversity is a strength! It is more important to find your best match than anything else. Todays’ work-dynamics makes online collaboration easy and effective. On top of that, by being in different cities co-founders might gain:
– access to better talent
– access to lower cost for talent,
– network and potential customers in 2 or 3 different markets,
– access to different government support and investors.
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