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The Startup Club Journal


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.
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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.
4 days ago


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 productivit
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


Startup Of The Week : Ciriana - A Sustainable Fashion Company
We’re spotlighting Ciriana — the sustainable fashion house proving that couture can be as clean as it is captivating. After twelve years in the industry, Ciriana has gone all-in on organic and natural materials, sourcing exclusively from small, certified suppliers whose sustainable practices are verified worldwide. With three distinctive brands — premium coats, menswear, and silk couture — and a new R&D division pioneering a chemical-free, low-water natural dyeing process, C
Sep 7, 2025


Startup Of The Week : Sub-Q Bionics
On our radar, Sub‑Q Bionics is transforming women’s and cancer health with the first fully implantable bionic lymphatic drainage system. After a successful compassionate use case in Israel, we’re working to bring this life‑changing solution to the 250M patients worldwide who deserve to thrive, not just survive. 1.Tell us about your company. Sub-Q Bionics is redefining women’s and cancer health with the world’s first fully implantable bionic lymphatic drainage system-a cera
Sep 1, 2025


Investor Advice with Marco Gullà
Meet our featured innovator, Marco Gullà is an Investment Associate at Health Technology Holding, the Zambon family’s venture capital firm, where he focuses on early-stage biotech and medtech investments across Europe and the US. With a background in medical biotechnology and experience supporting healthcare startups at Bioindustry Park and Zcube, Zambon’s innovation arm, Marco also mentors several European startup programs. He is passionate about advancing pioneering therapi
Aug 17, 2025


Startup Of The Week : EW2Health
This week, we’re excited to spotlight EW2Health — the health tech startup redefining obesity care beyond the pill. While GLP-1 drugs have opened a $160B opportunity, EW2Health delivers the missing link: long-term, scalable behavior change. With predictive remote monitoring, emotionally safe smart scales, and real-time insights, they’re doubling treatment success and transforming clinics into next-gen obesity care platforms. The future of weight loss isn’t just medical — it’s
Aug 10, 2025


Startup Of The Week : evulpo
We’re thrilled to feature evulpo — the AI-powered e-learning platform reinventing how kids learn across Europe. Active in seven countries and backed by leading universities, evulpo blends personalized, curriculum-based content with gamified learning to support both classrooms and families. It’s not just digital education — it’s a smarter, freer, and more human way to learn. Big things are coming. 1. Tell us about your company. Dr. Christian Marty - Evulpo is an AI-powered
Aug 6, 2025


Startup Of The Week : Kardi Ai
This spotlight features Kardi Ai, a health-tech startup revolutionizing how heart conditions are monitored and diagnosed. Their remote, AI-powered ECG technology offers near real-time cardiac insights from anywhere in the world — helping detect arrhythmias early and prevent life-threatening conditions. 1. Tell us about your company. Vlastimil Hrabal: Kardi Ai is a cutting-edge health technology startup focused on long-term, remote ECG monitoring and early detection of heart
Jul 27, 2025


Startup Of The Week : Rosi Dreams
We’re excited to introduce Rosi Dreams, a beauty and travel-forward startup redefining how self-care fits into busy, modern lifestyles. Their innovative line of on-the-go beauty perfectors offers smart, elegant solutions for life’s everyday necessities — combining performance with portability. We spoke to the founder of Rosi Dreams to learn more about the inspiration, challenges, and purpose behind the brand. Tell us about your company: Rosi Dreams is a beauty brand built ar
Jul 20, 2025
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