A tailored path
Which axes, in what order and how deep, is designed from your situation, needs and capacity.
Acceleration programme
Anam Acceleration
From idea to investment readiness, across 11 axes, on a path designed for your business.
Wherever you are starting from
All three lead to the same form; it asks which stage you are at.
- 01
You have an idea
We test the problem and the customer and define a first version.
Work with us - 02
You have an early product
We validate it with real evidence and clarify the revenue model.
Work with us - 03
You are growing
We prepare the financial model and documents for scale and investment.
Work with us
What you get
01 02 Mentors and specialists
On each axis you work with people who know that problem first-hand.
03 Investor readiness
Your evidence, financial model and documents become clear and ready to present.
04 A Demo Day pitch
Businesses that are selected and ready present to investors and the wider ecosystem.
11 support axes
Every business starts from its own point; which axes, in what order and how deep, is set after we assess where you are.
- 01
Knowing the founder
Understanding the experience, motivation, strengths and capacity to learn of the founder or founding team, to judge their fit with the path ahead.
Example outcomeA shared summary of the team's strengths and gaps
- 02
Diagnosis and a tailored path
Reviewing where the business stands today and designing a path that fits the team’s stage, problems and goals.
Example outcomeA tailored path map and priority axes
- 03
Problem, need and customer discovery
Examining the problem the business sets out to solve, understanding customer needs and gathering evidence from real audiences.
Example outcomeEvidence from customer conversations and tests
- 04
Solution and value proposition
Clarifying the solution, the value the product or service creates for customers, and why they would choose it.
Example outcomeA written value proposition
- 05
Product, MVP and technical roadmap
Defining a testable first version of the product (MVP) and mapping its development from user needs and validation evidence.
Example outcomeAn MVP definition and draft product roadmap
- 06
Market, competition and positioning
Understanding the target market, alternatives and competitors, and setting the business’s distinct place in customers’ minds.
Example outcomeA competitor analysis and positioning proposal
- 07
Business model, revenue and pricing
How the business creates and delivers value, earns revenue, and chooses a pricing logic that fits its customers and market.
Example outcomeA documented revenue and pricing model
- 08
Validation and an evidence system
Testing key assumptions and keeping a steady record of how far the problem, the solution and market demand have been confirmed.
Example outcomeAn evidence file (hypothesis, test, result)
- 09
Financial model and capital needs
Estimating revenue, costs and the funding needed to reach the next stage, and making clear how the capital will be used.
Example outcomeA draft financial model and capital-needs estimate
- 10
Investment readiness and documentation
Preparing the information, financial model and documents needed to present the business clearly to potential investors.
Example outcomeA draft pitch deck and investment documents
- 11
Demo Day
An opportunity to present the business and its progress to investors, experts and others in the ecosystem.
Example outcomeA Demo Day slot, for businesses that are selected and ready
How admission works
We will contact you as soon as possible.
- 01
Apply
You fill in the four-step acceleration form.
- 02
Review
An acceleration specialist reads it and asks questions if needed.
- 03
Intro meeting
A conversation with the founder; getting to know you and assessing where you are starts here.
- 04
Outcome
A proposed path and a collaboration agreement, or a no with an explanation.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply?
People, teams and businesses with an idea, a plan or a product, at any stage.
How long is the programme?
It depends on each business's path and is set after the intro meeting.
Does it cost anything? Does Anam take equity?
Financial terms and the type of collaboration are agreed after the intro meeting, to fit the proposed path.
Is it in person or online?
In person, online or both, depending on what each business needs.
Are there intakes, or can I apply any time?
Admission is open all year; you can apply at any time.
Do my information and pitch deck stay confidential?
Yes. Your information and files stay confidential, are seen only by Anam's assessment team, and are never shared with any third party, investors included, without your permission.
Is investment guaranteed?
No. The programme prepares you for investors, and selected businesses present at Demo Day; the final decision is the investor’s.
When is Demo Day, and who presents?
It has no fixed date; it is held when businesses are ready, and only selected businesses present.
When will I hear back?
We will contact you as soon as possible.
Are you an investor? See how programme businesses are introduced to the network.
Investor network