The Fastlane Program
Fastlane is a tailored program for impact-driven Food- & Ag pioneers to prepare them for their next funding round. Early-stage businesses receive hands-on support from a multidisciplinary team of experts to work on company specific challenges.
Fastlane offers vital support to ventures to overcome common pitfalls that hinder the growth of their businesses. With the help of a multi-disciplinary team of experts, the program aims to fast track the companies’ growth, thereby attracting the right investors.
Apply for the next edition of Fastlane
Applications for the 4th edition opens the 1st of March! The upcoming 6 month program will start in June. If you’re interested to apply for the next edition, please register via this link before the 1st of May or reach out to [email protected]vest-nl.nl for more information.
Why Fastlane?
The Netherlands is home to many innovative pioneers with new technologies and ingredients that can play a key role in the transition towards a sustainable food system.
However, many of these companies are struggling to survive and grow into scaleups. Fastlane offers vital support to ventures to overcome common pitfalls that hinder the growth of their businesses.
With the help of a multi-disciplinary team of experts, the program aims to fast track the companies’ growth, thereby attracting the right investors.
What we offer
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Company scan to set personal milestones
Through a 360° company scan, candidates receive insights into where their primary focus should be to successfully prepare for a new funding round.
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Tailored 1-on-1 advice from a team of experts
Candidates receive tailored advice and hands-on support from our team of industry experts and serial entrepreneurs.
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Online peer-to-peer community & tools
Companies receive access to our online community of alumni, peers and industry experts to connect and collaborate.
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Access to a network of investors & corporates
Throughout the program, companies will be able to connect with investors and corporates for fundraising and new business opportunities.
Participants per edition
The following companies participated in the Fastlane program.
What alumni have to say about Fastlane
With the help of a multi-disciplinary team of experts, the program aims to fast track the companies’ growth, thereby attracting the right investors
Partners
The Fastlane program is built on the Dutch Agrifood Ecosystem and is supported by the following partners:
Our scope
With our program we aim to support pioneers based in the Netherlands that are working on a truly innovative product or technology focusing on the following themes:
- Circular food system & waste management
- Precision farming
- Personalized nutrition
- Alternative proteins
Our selection criteria
- Robust, diverse team
- Scalable business model
- Commercial traction
- Impact-driven
- Collaborative mindset
- Unique concept
More information?
Send an e-mail to [email protected] or reach out to us:
Liz Duijves
Investment Associate
Michiel Strijland
Business Development Manager