Product & Tech
From MVP to architecture and UX — building the thing right, with you.
Not every startup needs more funding — most need hands that have done it before. ScaleUp pairs founders with experienced operators who build alongside them, in exchange for equity. Aligned from day one.
A cheque runs out. A partner who has skin in the game does not. Our mentors earn their stake by doing the work — so their success is tied to yours.
Match with mentors who have already solved the problem in front of you — and who roll up their sleeves to solve it again.
From MVP to architecture and UX — building the thing right, with you.
Positioning, pricing and monetisation models that hold up in the market.
A brand that earns trust — name, story and the way you show up.
Demand generation and channels that compound, not just spike.
Data room, narrative and investor intros — ready when you are.
Pipeline, playbooks and warm client introductions that convert.
A steady hand in the room when the hard calls come up.
The unglamorous foundations — ops, legal, hiring — that let you scale.
Transparent at every stage — founders, mentors and ScaleUp partners always see the same picture.
We map your vision, product and market gaps, then co-create a clear growth roadmap.
Mentors pick projects where they add real value. You approve every match before it begins.
Your mentor works as an extension of the founding team — shipping, testing, iterating.
Equity vests against milestones as traction grows. No fees — results are the deal.
ScaleUp brings founders and mentors onto a single, transparent platform. Apply below to join — approved members get their own workspace to manage matches, contributions and equity.
Get experienced operators building beside you — without spending the runway you can't spare.
Put your experience to work on startups you believe in — and own a piece of the upside you create.
Sign in to your workspace to manage matches, contributions and equity — all in one transparent place. Your dashboard is one click away.
Accelerators mostly offer advice and a network for a fixed equity slice. ScaleUp mentors actively do the work — product, growth, fundraising — and earn equity for the value they deliver. There are no fees; results are the deal.
Instead of charging service fees, mentors invest time and expertise. In return they take a small equity stake that vests against agreed milestones. Terms are transparent and tailored to your stage — and you approve every match before it starts.
You do. Mentors propose themselves for projects where they believe they can add value, but no engagement begins until the founder approves the match and the equity terms. ScaleUp partners help keep the process fair and transparent.
Early to growth-stage ventures with a real vision and a scalable product or MVP — pre-revenue through to pre-Series A. If you're serious about scaling and open to building with a partner, you're a fit.
Our primary investment is expertise and execution, not direct capital. That said, we prepare you for fundraising, make investor introductions, and can facilitate capital access through our network where it makes sense.
Pick your role above and apply, or log in if you already have an account. We'll assess your stage and goals, and if there's alignment, co-design a growth roadmap and begin working together as partners.
