☀️ While most people are on summer vacation, our startups are hard at work

Some are polishing their products ahead of a new go-to-market season. Others are deep in negotiations with potential investors, gearing up for their next funding round.

💪 We're excited to share that our portfolio company Optiroq has advanced to the next round of the selection process for the Fit 4 Start #17 acceleration program by Luxinnovation GIE - the pitching session at Luxembourg Venture Days, taking place October 14-15, 2026 in Luxembourg City. Teams further selected for the program receive targeted coaching, mentoring, and funding for six months, starting in January 2027.

📈 This year, Fit 4 Start set a new record: 556 applications from around the world, surpassing last year's record of 496. From this pool, the jury will select just 24 startups - meaning the odds of making the cut are roughly 4%, or 1 seat for every 23 applicants.

Making it this far is already a great achievement. We wish the Optiroq team the best of luck in the upcoming pitching session. We believe in their pitching skills - as we do in every team in our portfolio - but this level of competition demands nothing less than full preparation.

✨ Here's hoping they make the most of the time between now and mid-October to shine in front of the jury.