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The Startup Club Journal
Startup of the week: Enviro.Farm
Food production connects some of today’s most pressing challenges: soil degradation, environmental pressures, nutrition, and the resilience of rural economies. Enviro.Farm Systems Inc. is working to address these interconnected issues through agrifood production systems built around aerobic technology. Developed through more than 15 years of continuous effort, the company’s approach reflects its team’s ambition to combine environmental improvements with commercially viable fo
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Startup of the week: Enviro.Farm
Food production connects some of today’s most pressing challenges: soil degradation, environmental pressures, nutrition, and the resilience of rural economies. Enviro.Farm Systems Inc. is working to address these interconnected issues through agrifood production systems built around aerobic technology. Developed through more than 15 years of continuous effort, the company’s approach reflects its team’s ambition to combine environmental improvements with commercially viable fo
2 days ago
Investor Advice with Keith Winter
What makes a founder worth backing, and does being open to advice mean following it? Keith Winter brings an operator’s perspective to those questions. Now a Partner at healthcare technology investment firm Teal Ventures, he previously held senior leadership roles across technology companies and built a career spanning corporate development, acquisitions and startup operations. In this edition of Investor Advice, Keith explains why active listening matters more to him than sim
Oct 24
Startup of the week: Peracutus
How can healthcare professionals obtain a clearer picture of a limb’s volume, and reliably compare it over time? For Peracutus, that question is the starting point for a MedTech business with an initial focus on upper-leg prosthetics fitting. The company’s Volue technology uses water-based measurements to create detailed limb volume profiles. Rather than providing only a total volume, it measures individual sections along the limb. A standardized reference methodology support
Oct 15
Startup of the week: Vibrant Medical
Stroke is one of the most time-sensitive medical emergencies, yet in hospital settings, dangerous changes in a patient’s condition may occur between scheduled neurological checks. For high-risk patients, that gap can mean losing valuable time before a stroke is detected and treatment can begin. Vibrant Medical is working to change that. The company is developing a continuous wearable ultrasound monitoring system designed to track cerebral blood flow in hospitalized patients a
Sep 29
Startup of the week: Cosmic Studios
Tell us about your company. Cosmic Studios is an independent film studio focused on developing premium, globally marketable science fiction and fantasy intellectual property. Our strategy is to build enduring entertainment franchises by combining compelling original storytelling with experienced Hollywood leadership and disciplined financial structuring. Rather than producing one-off films, our goal is to develop scalable IP that can expand into sequels, television, streaming
Sep 25
What the VC process actually looks like
Understanding the VC process is key to your fundraising.
Sep 5
Why the NO had nothing to do with your product
Fit constraint or a conviction, a pass from a fund is not always about you.
Aug 10
Investor Advice with Tomas Fanta
In this interview, Tomas, an early-stage investor at Heartcore Capital, shares what he looks for when evaluating startups and the common mistakes founders make when raising capital. He discusses the importance of strong founding teams, clear market insights, and tangible traction over polished pitch decks, while emphasizing ambitious thinking, global vision, and the ability to execute. Tomas also explains why learning quickly, building cohesive teams, and actively listening t
Jul 25
Startup of the Week
Millions of people around the world remain excluded from access to credit—not necessarily because they are unable or unwilling to repay, but because traditional financial systems often lack enough data to assess them fairly. ConfirmU is working to change that. The company has built an AI-powered Behavioral Intelligence platform designed to help lenders better understand repayment behavior, creditworthiness, and customer intent. Rather than replacing traditional credit bureau
Jul 13
Startup of the week: ORMA
A private, 100% sustainable, mixed-use lifestyle sanctuary. A first-class haven where physical and mental peak healthspan, fitness, happiness, aesthetics, nature, art, and design converge in effortless harmony. An uninhabited private island where freedom seeps into every hidden cove and windswept ridge. Secretive. Untamed. Alive with possibility. Norman Island’s colorful history whispers a tale meant for the curious, the bold, and the beautifully unconventional. We spoke t
Jun 10
Startup of the Week: SecondaryDAO
Bringing real estate investment on-chain, SecondaryDAO is building a compliant tokenized investment platform designed to make income-producing properties more accessible to retail investors. By combining blockchain technology with compliance built directly into its infrastructure, the company aims to remove many of the barriers that have traditionally limited access to real estate investing. We spoke with CEO Joshua Freedman to learn more about the vision behind SecondaryDAO,
Jun 1
Investor Advisor with Bobby Mahasith
Meet our featured investor, Bobby Mahasith. He is a serial entrepreneur and impact investor dedicated to scaling "planet-first" innovations. With a career spanning two decades in Paris working with global brands like L’Oréal, Pernod Ricard, Peugeot, Adidas. He pivoted to Greentech in 2013 to address the root causes of environmental challenges. To date, Bobby has founded eight Greentech startups with two successful exits. His most notable venture, Ecolotech, pioneered air-to-d
May 30
Investor Advice with Daniel Uusitalo
Daniel Uusitalo is an investor at Dutch-based, European focused, venture capital fund 4impact capital. 4impact capital focuses on investing tickets of €0.5-2.5M in ambitious and impact driven founders building in Benelux, DACH and the Nordics. Prior to joining 4impact capital, Daniel worked as an investor at European-focused corporate venture capital fund Helen Ventures, an early backed of Enspired, Gradyent, Virta, LiveEO and others. Born in Finland, Daniel has lived and wor
May 25
Startup of the week: Flag Turbines
Challenging conventional wind turbine design, this company is developing a patented vertical-axis technology focused on generating energy through a different aerodynamic approach. Built around low rotational speed and high torque, the concept evolved from years of research and testing that explored alternatives to traditional wind systems. We spoke to the Founder and CEO Maarten Van Oeveren to learn more about the technology and the vision driving its development. Tell us abo
May 20
Investor Advisor with Claudio Colombo
Meet our featured investor, Claudio Colombo. He is the General Partner at NextSTEP, the venture capital arm of NextEnergy Group, where he focuses on pre-seed ClimateTech investments. Claudio works closely with early-stage founders building solutions across energy, circular economy, sustainable mobility, agritech, water, advanced materials, and industrial decarbonization. Passionate about innovation and sustainability, he is particularly interested in startups capable of drivi
May 9
Startup of the week: Stacked Fitness Hydration
Born from frustration with watered‑down hydration products, Stacked’s CEO & Co-Founder Kristopher Wilkins set out to build something real. In our exclusive interview, he talks about creating performance‑driven formulas and a brand rooted in grit, inclusion, and progress.
Apr 7
Startup of the week: Vestir AI
Vestir AI is taking Virtual Fitting Room technology to the next level with engaging, hyper-realistic avatars that also solve for size & fit. We are B2B first and plug and play on a Retailer's website, on the PDP. Shoppers create their avatar one time only, using a single video recorded of themselves plus their height measurement. After that, they can shop using their own 3D image that is not only true to life and engaging, but can provide them with an accurate size recommenda
Mar 18
Investor Advisor with Anders Nygren
Meet our featured investor, Anders Nygren. He is a founding partner at Foundry Ventures, where he focuses on early-stage investing. He works closely with founders, evaluating pre-seed and seed opportunities while helping startups refine their positioning, prepare for fundraising, and develop effective go-to-market strategies. With a strong interest in AI-driven, software-based businesses, Anders is particularly passionate about ventures that significantly enhance productivity
Mar 8
Startup of the week: Marqea
Marqea is building the most powerful AI CMO — a mega marketing brain designed to give every company access to top-tier marketing leadership. Our vision is simple but powerful: make world-class marketing accessible to everyone. Traditionally, only large companies could afford an experienced CMO and sophisticated data-driven marketing strategies. We’re changing that. Marqea combines data, intelligence, and strategic thinking into one seamless system, making marketing easier, sm
Feb 24
Investor Advisor with Dilan Sisu
Meet our featured investor, Dilan Sisu. She is an investor at e2vc, where she focuses on early-stage technology startups founded by entrepreneurs from Turkey, Central & Eastern Europe, and the broader diaspora. Her investment focus is primarily at the pre-seed stage, with an emphasis on founder quality, team development, and long-term relationship building. With a background in business and economics, Dilan’s work is driven by a strong interest in how technology, talent, and
Feb 4
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