The ultimate goal of the Breakthrough to Scale Program is to help entrepreneurs develop scalable strategies. We believe that a successful scale-up journey begins with four fundamental blocks: (1) product-market fit, (2) a resourceful team, (3) well-defined funding pathways and (4) demonstrated impact.

Our Program is a unique mix of an initial capital injection, expert-led masterclasses, milestone-based follow-on funding, 1:1 Venture Partner support, and access to a deep set of mentors that help companies achieve business objectives.

• Product Market Fit: We help build a market-informed product roadmap and go-to-market strategy to maximize your reach and grow your customer base.
• Team-Building Support: Work with a team of seasoned executives, including a dedicated Venture Partner who guides you through the Program. Identify team gaps and recruit next key hires.
• Impact: We guide the development of efficacy and impact systems that drive product adoption and open up new pathways to partnerships.
• Funding Pathways: We assist in the development of an investor-ready business model and funding presentation, including instructions to follow-on sources of capital.
• AI: We help startups integrate AI to build scalable solutions tailored to learners and educators, leveraging adaptive learning, data insights, and automation to maximize impact.
• Post-Program Support: We continue to provide ongoing support after the program’s completion, including introductions to customers, corporate development partnerships, and future funders.

What to expect: 

• 12 Weeks Programming, 1-2 Weeks on Site in Boston
• Personalized Support, Venture Partner, 1:1 Mentorship
• ~$200k+, Milestone-based, Two-Phase Funding
• Demo Day, Investor Network, Meet Future Funders

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OUR INVESTMENT CRITERIA

INDUSTRY:  We are looking for companies that are building innovative products and services for the K-12, Higher Ed, Workforce development & Lifelong learning markets.

BUSINESS MODELS: We invest into companies that transact direct-to-consumer (B2C), business-to-government (B2G), or with enterprise clients.

STAGE: Applicants must have a product, revenue, and have entered the market but need targeted help to deeply analyze customer needs, advance go-to-market tactics, design scale into operations and, importantly, deliver impactful, efficacy-driven outcomes. Companies seeking funding should have at least $200k in annual recurring revenue (ARR).

INVESTMENT: Companies are eligible for a total investment of up to $200k broken down into two phases 1) initial investment upon acceptance to the Program 2) follow-on funding based on individual milestones evaluated 6 months after the Program completion.

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS: At least one co-founder, usually the CEO, must be available to attend the Program (approximately 6 hours per week of participation and projects). We do not work with companies that plan to attend other accelerator Programs during the time of the Program

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