Applications Now Open
Join Batch #2 of Scale SEE
A 3-month hybrid program blending online acceleration with in-person execution focused on US Market scaling.
Your Journey to US Market Success
A structured 3-month program designed to accelerate your growth
What You Actually Get
12+
Expert-led Workshops
50+
Hours of Mentoring
100+
Investor Connections
$0
Equity Taken
12+
Expert-led Workshops
50+
Hours of Mentoring
100+
Investor Connections
$0
Equity Taken
Meet Your Mentors
US-based experts who don’t just advise – they become part of your journey
Chuck Sacco, MBA
Founder Psychologist, and Sales Expert
30+ years of entrepreneurship and sales experience
Chuck Sacco is currently a Vice-Dean at Drexel’s School of Entrepreneurship. He specializes in startup foundational strategy and sales readiness, bringing expertise from both his personal experience as a founder and academic entrepreneurship models alongside a venture investment perspective as an LP investor . He had 3 successful startup exits, and is mentoring startups the last 20 years.
Key Expertise:
- Founder Psychologist
- Managing a Team
- Enterprise Sales
- Stakeholder Management
- Technical Architecture
- Team Building
- Enterprise Sales
Aron Starosta
Fundraising, M&A & Commercialisation Expert
30+ years of experience in fundraising, sales and deal making
Aron Starosta excels in cross-border market entry with specific EU-US connections, with a strong background in Medical/Life Sciences. He is currently helping a European Medtech platform Team n Time with US GTM. On the fundraising side, Aron has worked in VC since 1991, and is helping startups navigate exit strategies through his extensive investor networks.
Key Expertise:
- Life sciences/Healthtech Background
- Fundraising Strategy
- US Commercialisation
- M&A
- Fundraising Strategy
- Product-Market Fit
- M&A
David Calabrese
Growth and Operations Expert
25+ years of experience in founding and growing companies
David Calabrese specializes in growth tactics and customer acquisition, product-market fit optimization and validation. He has scaled multiple startups from 0 in revenue to 10 and 100M, and was Head of Digital at Marketo during a $5B acqusition by Adobe. He mentors startups on other known SV program.
Key Expertise:
- Thinking in Systems (operating principles for your business)
- Marketing Strategy
- Growth Strategy
- Sales
- Market Strategy
- Partnership Development
- Go-to-Market
Is This Right For You?
We’re looking for exceptional B2B startups that are ready to scale and fit the below criteria:
- B2B startup from Southeast Europe
- Currently generating revenue (any amount)
- Serious about US market expansion, and ready to open up a US Entity
- At least 2 co-founders committed full-time
- English proficiency for team communication
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you take equity?
No. We don’t take any equity from your company. Scale SEE is focused on helping you connect with mentors, investors and customers. Mentors who you choose to work with after the program, will want to have advisory shares in your company (1%-5% typical advisory shares)
What stage should my startup be at?
We’re looking for startups that are already generating some revenue (even if it’s small) and are ready to scale to the US market. We are also looking at pre-revenue startups with high potential for growth.
Do I need to be based in Southeast Europe?
Not necessarily. Scale SEE is specifically designed for B2B startups from the Southeast Europe or founders from that region looking to expand to the US market, but they don’t have to be physcically living in SEE. We often have founders living in the US as well.
What happens after the 3 month program?
You’ll have ongoing access to our network, continued advisory support from any mentors you’ve worked with if you’ve signed contracts with them, and the Scale SEE community for life. Many Batch #1 companies still meet monthly with their advisors and will be joining the RiSEE Summit as well.
Is this remote or in-person?
It’s hybrid. The first part which is 12 weeks of workshops are remote/virtual. Then we have an intensive in-person immersion in Belgrade from 29th of May until 5th of June, along with the RiSEE Summit during the 4th and 5th of June. The top performer also wins a trip to San Francisco for 2 weeks.
How much does it cost?
The first 20 startups that get into the 12 weeks program don’t pay anything. After the 12 weeks, we select top 8 startups to join the Belgrade Immersion Week. Top 8 startups pay 1000 EUR for participation in the Belgrade Immersion Week and RiSEE Summit.
Ready to Scale to the US Market?
Don’t let Batch #2 pass you by. Apply now and join the next generation of successful SEE startups.
No application fee • No equity taken • Rolling admissions