Pre-Sting Opportunities
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Not ready to apply for our programs yet? No problem. Turning an idea into a viable business concept can be daunting, so here are some valuable startup resources to add fuel to your fire and get you a few steps closer to joining the Sting community.
Pre-Sting opportunities
Sting Startup Academy
Take the very first step on your entrepreneurial journey with Sting Startup Academy: an online, self-paced course designed to take your idea to the next level.
Open Coaching
Want to get feedback on your idea, test your pitch or discuss how to solve a challenge? Sign up for a free 20-minute open coaching session.
Test Drive
Test your idea throughout an intensive workshop series designed for teams that are just getting started. Each Test Drive usually has a theme, meaning that we bring entrepreneurs and expert coaches in a specific area together, such as ClimateTech, HealthTech or DeepTech.
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It reflects our mission to support founders who are daring enough to challenge the status quo and bold enough to build companies that solve real societal and environmental problems. We believe startups can – and should – reshape the world for the better.
We will review your application after the application deadline has passed and get back to you within two weeks. Between 12-15 projects are accepted to each round.
Sting Test Drive is a hands-on evening workshop series combined with individual coaching. You’ll validate your idea, strengthen your business model, and explore future opportunities with Sting — all while keeping your day job.
Propel Capital guarantees a follow-on investment of 200,000 SEK as part of its initial investment offer. However, Propel Capital does not make any additional follow-on investments beyond this. Instead, Propel Capital’s CEO, Emanuel Andersson, actively supports portfolio companies in their financing rounds by facilitating introductions to potential investors.
Propel Capital’s investment converts in two parts: • 400 SEK converts with a 30% risk discount on the terms of your next qualified financing round, with a valuation cap of 20 million SEK. • 200 SEK converts on the same terms as the round, without a discount or cap. The number of shares is calculated based on the valuation and terms of the round at the time of conversion.
For full terms and conditions, please contact emanuel.andersson@sting.co. Read more for an overall summary of the terms: