Apply to swanbase
The deal is simple: €0 to join, 2% equity conditional on traction. Apply whenever you want, and we'll get back to you fast.
The deal
€0 to join. 2% equity, conditional on traction.
Most accelerators charge €15,000 to €20,000 upfront and take their equity from day one. We don't. If you don't take off, you owe us nothing. We only win if you win.
This asymmetry is deliberate: it forces us to be genuinely useful to you.
The process
How to apply
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The application : 3 fields (800 characters, 1 line per founder, demo/site link).
You can reapply as many times as you need.
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The interview : 20 minutes over video (5 min pitch, 15 min questions). All founders present.
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The Pool : a trial period after acceptance. You get access to the program, and we work together under real conditions. A startup can leave the program at any point during this phase, and it works both ways.
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Welcome : if the Pool confirms the alignment, you stay. Full onboarding, and Alumni access down the line.
More details: FAQ.
What you get
Immediate access from onboarding
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swanbase Discord. Team, portfolio founders, alumni. Answers in hours, not days.
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Unlimited 1:1 office hours with Vincent and Théo: growth, acquisition, copy, hiring, fundraising.
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Conferences, workshops, masterclasses. An ongoing program, led by the team and outside speakers.
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Free access to paid swanbase events. Workshops, founder dinners, demo days, conferences. As long as you're in the program, you pay nothing.
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Internal resources. Playbooks, templates, tools, marketing AI agents (FOG).
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Network. Targeted intros to VCs, partners, operators, and first customers.
The scope
Which projects can apply
Our marketing & growth expertise isn't limited to one sector: e-commerce, SaaS, marketplaces, B2B/B2C.
Two conditions:
- Innovative (for the right reasons)
- Scalable (or on its way to being so)
The community
What you're joining
Conferences, workshops, masterclasses, and founder evenings. A community of founders who execute, in person in Paris and online.
Ready?
3 fields, 800 characters. 20 min over video. A quick answer.
