Thread by @beondeck

1/ We’re thrilled to announce that On Deck is now officially supporting European founders 🚀

It’s the same global network plus:

• Europe-specific programming
• Local meetups & VC dinners
• More EU-based potential co-founders

Read on & apply to ODF7 beondeck.com/europe

2/ Why Europe?

For the last decade, we have witnessed the rise of the European tech scene.

Thanks to @atomico's amazing research, we know that $30B was poured into the region last year — a record. US & Asian investments doubled. Mega rounds abound.

https://twitter.com/MStothard/status/1197405612453306369?s=20

3/ The level of ambition in Europe is only going up, so it makes even more sense to have access to a “Silicon-Valley in the cloud” community like ODF, adapted to the European context.

https://twitter.com/sararahmcb/status/1305608766101090308?s=20

4/ Why now?

With Silicon Valley being unbundled and the US becoming more inward-looking, Europe has the opportunity to play an even bigger role in creating economic growth & advancing technological progress. On Deck wants to accelerate that.

https://twitter.com/Nicolas_Colin/status/1245274458304253954?s=20

5/ We saw first-hand how incredible the talent in Europe is with our early fellows who already joined the first cohorts.

Big up to @andreasklinger @dompotter @BarbraGago @Carley_Lake @gonsanchezs @0xferruccio @AnneSchoonbeek @HaDuong_ @carlospadalod, and many others.

6/ We’re excited to welcome some EU Founding Fellows, including:
@ainaabiodun ex-CEO, 8fit
@berrehili ex-CTO, Onefinestay
@nicosteeg Stupeflix
@YannickKpodar Director, Payfit
@anthilemoon founder, Ness Labs
@byAnhtho, ex VP Qonto
@rdutel prev Operations, Buffer
& many more!

7/ Shout out to our special European guest speakers such as @harrystebbings @cnfonseca @roxannevarza @Abadesi @2lr @AlisonEastaway @Tonjebakang @AlexisBonillo @sitar @hajak @dionmck @ncsh who will be sharing their expertise & leading founder sessions with our global fellowship 📣

8/ So, dear ambitious Europe-based founders: Whether you’re looking to explore ideas, meet a co-founder, get early customers or gain access to a global community, @beondeck is the place for you.

Next cohort starts December 5th. Learn more and apply 👇

beondeck.com/europe

9/ Lastly, we're incredibly excited to have brought @ErikaBatista onto the team to lead the charge. There's nobody better to launch this than her!

DM her if you'd like to connect ✉️

https://twitter.com/beondeck/status/1305561771093176320