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The Startup Club Journal
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
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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
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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
Investor Advisor with Andréa Serfati
Meet our featured investor, Andréa Serfati. Since January 2025, he has been part of the investment team at Grey Silo Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of Cereal Docks, Italy’s largest agribusiness group. He focuses on pan-European B2B startups from pre-seed to Series A, with a strong emphasis on FoodTech and AgriTech. His path into venture capital was far from linear: after graduating from law school, he began his career at a boutique wealth management firm, where h
Jan 21
Startup of the week: SPACELING®
SPACELING® is a disruptive, user-centric social media start-up. We spoke to Michael Sperling, Co-Founder & CEO of the company, to find out more.
Dec 6, 2025
The Most Common Pitch Mistakes Early-Stage Startups Make
Pitching is one of the most challenging parts of the fundraising journey. Founders often have only a few minutes to convey their vision, explain the problem, position their solution, and convince investors that now is the right time to bet on them. With so much pressure, it’s no surprise that most pitches miss the mark—not because the idea is weak, but because the messaging isn’t clear.
Nov 22, 2025
Startup of the week: Samplimy Medical AB
In this edition, we feature Patrik Nilsson , CEO of Samplimy Medical AB , a pioneering medtech company transforming the way blood and interstitial fluid samples are collected. Born out of KTH, Samplimy is advancing painless self-sampling technology using microneedles, making healthcare more accessible, cost-efficient, and preventive. With applications in decentralized clinical trials, biomarker discovery, and population screenings, Samplimy is unlocking access to fundamental
Oct 18, 2025
Startup of the Week: Sensars
In this edition, we present you Sensars , a MedTech company on a mission to restore natural sensation for people living with diabetic neuropathy. Their groundbreaking device, SENSY , helps prevent ulcers, falls, and amputations by giving patients back the ability to feel their feet. We spoke to the founder of Sensars to find out more. Tell us about your company. At Sensars, we are tackling one of the most devastating complications of diabetes: the loss of sensation in the fee
Oct 12, 2025
Turnipp
In this edition, we present you Turnipp , a hospitality-tech startup revolutionizing ethical dining by connecting eco-conscious diners with sustainable restaurants, hotels, and shopping options. Their platform not only verifies and showcases sustainability efforts but also fosters a community for best practices and engages suppliers. We spoke to the founder and CEO of Turnipp to find out more. Tell us about your company. CEO: Turnipp is building a one-stop ecosystem for ethi
Oct 6, 2025
Startup Of The Week : Floatech
This week, we’re proud to feature Floatech, a deep-tech startup revolutionizing the battery industry with next-generation silicon anodes. Their innovative approach is helping unlock higher energy density and longer battery life — key to powering the future of electric mobility and renewable energy storage. 1. Tell us about your company. At Floatech, we are developing high-performance silicon anodes for lithium-ion batteries using a proprietary electrochemical process. Our t
Sep 27, 2025
Startup Of The Week : Valupa
This edition’s highlight, Based in Berlin/Brandenburg, valupa creates 100% bio-based, compostable trims for the fashion industry — made from organic waste from food and textiles. With modular, fashion-forward designs and a truly circular approach, we’re helping shape a sustainable future for fashion and beyond. Already working with the Zalando Design Academy, VORN, and our first international clients, we’re now entering our next funding round and seeking strategic investors &
Sep 21, 2025
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