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Through "Pre-Seed To Succeed", we offer initial funding, a tailored program providing comprehensive fundraising support, access to seasoned experts and mentors from various fields, and a 50% commitment to the next round for proven candidates.

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To be clear, "Pre-Seed to Succeed" is not an accelerator, mentorship program, or side hustle. Investing in startups is our primary focus.

benefits

Start with the captable of the dream - initial funding from 4 reputable venture funds.

Get personalized guidance from a founding partner during the entire program. No «one size fits all» approach.

Gain insights from leading experts and mentors to maximise your fundraising success.

Secure your fundraising success with our 50% follow-on commitment in the upcoming investment round.

Tap into an extensive global network of VC funds and angel investors with warm intros from our Team.

Access exclusive opportunities to join top-tier startup accelerators through the support of alumni from our portfolio companies.

Alexander Korchevsky

Managing Partner
at I2BF Global Ventures

Nikolay Kirpichnikov

Managing Partner
at Smart Partnership Capital

Sergei Bogdanov

Managing Partner at Yellow Rocks!

Igor Ryabenkiy

Managing Partner at AltaIR Capital

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With our comprehensive program, you'll not only learn how to transform your idea into a scalable business using proven frameworks to generate quality leads, tap into valuable customer insights, and generate revenues but also master the art of fundraising, understand TAM sizing, and perfect your financial modeling.

We will guide you through every step of building a robust Go-To-Market machine:

Clarify and define your Ideal Customer Profile.

Develop a compelling Strategic Narrative & Manifesto.

Tailor your business model to ensure optimal unit-economics.

Hone your pitching skills and crystallize your value proposition.

Run a Broadway Show That Drives Growth: A unique strategy encompassing digital marketing, B2B sales, and public relations to propel your business forward.

Our Program Library offers you access to a curated collection of best-in-class materials. Here, you'll delve deeper into crafting a potent core strategy around product, fundraising, and go-to-market, coupled with insights into digital marketing, legal intricacies, and much more to catalyze growth.

Our 1on1 Strategy Sessions with seasoned experts will provide a hands-on approach, reviewing your metrics and giving you actionable coaching. Together, we'll refine your core strategy, ensuring that your business model is sound, and help you craft a sales funnel to drive growth.

Full-time team with a Hacker & Hustler on board.

Registered company with an active bank account.

Working MVP.
First traction.

Industries: B2B / SaaS, FinTech, AI, Future of Work, Productivity Tools, Digital Health, HR Tech.

US is your main market.

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Portfolio

Corporate sport and wellness platform

stayf.app
SaaS analytics tool for real estate

dealtracker.ai
The Ultimate Visual Feedback, Collaboration & Productivity Tool for Web Professionals

webvizio.com
End-to-End client collaboration and operations platform powered by AI tech built for Professional Services

nimbusweb.me
Data Integration Platform & Automation Tool

datuum.ai
Building the future of aviation training

gonavi.ai
A no-code AI platform that lets users connect multiple AI models to build personalized workflows and apps that perform human-like tasks

noxus.ai
AI-driven email marketing platform that integrates with payment platforms to reconcile customer data and automate segmentation and campaign management
SaaS platform that helps freelancers streamline their job search and application processes

globalwork.ai
A self-serve platform which simplifies business registration, bookkeeping, and tax compliance, eliminating the need for accountants

jupid.tax
Automating energy rebates with AI to unlock billions for contractors and incentive providers

resolvrebates.com
A mobile application focused on couples and married partners, aiming to improve relationship quality

lovon.app
eCommerce software for grocery, liquor, restaurants, supermarkets and other retail niches

thecloudretail.com
An academic writing co-pilot made specifically for students

litero.ai
A platform streamlining the divorce process for both clients and legal professionals with powerful tools and automation

aparti.ai
Al agents to eliminate leakages in procurement and reduce external spend.

dobs.ai
AI-powered operating system for service SMBs that sell through conversations.

chatfuel.com

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May 29, 2025

LovOn Raises $850K in Pre-Seed Funding

LovOn, a Wilmington, DE-based provider of an AI-powered bonding platform for couples, raised $850K in Pre-Seed funding. The round was led by Pre-Seed to Succeed, an investment program backed by AltaIR Capital, Yellow Rocks, Smart Partnership Capital, and I2BF Ventures, with participation from HEARTFELT and 13 business angels.

April 24, 2025

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April 18, 2025

How To Leverage Your Pre-Seed Funding For Rapid And Successful Growth

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March 27, 2025

Why Some Startups Scale, While Others Stall...

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March 20, 2025

Warsaw-based Global Work grabs $1.25M to combat unemployment with AI, challenging LinkedIn

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August 14, 2024

FuseBase Raises $700K in Seed Funding

FuseBase, a Cleveland, OH-based provider of a comprehensive AI-powered workflow optimization platform, raised $700K in Seed funding. The round was led by AltaIR Capital, Yellow Rocks, Smart Partnership Capital, and I2BF Global Ventures.

March 26, 2024

London-based digital wellbeing platform Stayf raises €650k to prevent employees from burnout

Stayf, a startup on a mission to empower organizations to prioritize the wellbeing of their workforce, has successfully closed a €650k pre-seed investment round from AltaIR Capital, Yellow Rocks, and Smart Partnership Capital. Somersault Ventures, Mark Younger (ex-Apple) and angels from Dentsu, Bain & Co also participated in the round.

November 8, 2023

AltaIR Capital, Yellow Rocks, Smart Partnership Capital, and I2BF Launch $50M Investment Program for Early-Stage Startups

The Pre-seed to Succeed program is designed for startups in the early stages with MVP and first traction. It focuses on a range of industries, including AI, B2B, SaaS, FinTech, Future of Work, Productivity Tools, Digital Health, and HR Tech, with a primary target market in the USA.

From Lisbon to San Francisco, our events bring together early-stage founders and top investors. We host pitch sessions, speed-dating formats, and informal networking evenings to help startups refine their ideas, build investor relationships, and raise their first funding round.

Pitch&Drink is our flagship event format — a fast-paced mix of investor speed dating and evening networking. Startups pitch in 1:1 sessions, receive direct feedback, and meet dozens of investors in just one night.
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