The international law firm Addleshaw Goddard is launching a new round of its AG Elevate accelerator program. Young tech companies based in Germany can now apply for the ten-month program. The focus is on startups in the growth phase that have completed a seed or later financing round.
Individual support for growing startups
Since the program's launch in 2017, it has supported over 60 startups from various technology sectors. The supported companies include fintech, cleantech, proptech, and the online consumer and sustainability industries.
AG Elevate offers participating startups a comprehensive package of services. It includes personal mentoring sessions, regular networking events, access to international seminars, and free initial consultations with experts in specialized legal areas. Participants also benefit from a 30 percent discount on Addleshaw Goddard's regular hourly rates. The firm also provides regular updates on legal topics and exclusive publications.
Elvan Hussein, Partner at Addleshaw Goddard, describes the approach as follows:
"Navigating the complex legal landscape can be a major challenge for both startups and scale-ups. With AG Elevate, we aim to support these companies in their growth and share our extensive knowledge of the technology sector with them."
The accelerator program is specifically aimed at growth-oriented tech companies that want to benefit from a practical and legally sound network. Participating startups receive not only legal support but also access to investors and industry contacts from the firm's environment.
Application period runs until the end of July
The application deadline for the current round of AG Elevate is July 31. BeweApplications can be submitted directly via the Addleshaw Goddard website.
Christian Lang, Partner at Addleshaw Goddard in Germany, emphasizes:
"We are looking for innovative tech companies with visionary leadership and a clear growth trajectory. We look forward to helping ambitious young companies overcome obstacles."