A global platform to nurture early-stage founders in emerging tech
We are a team of entrepreneurs and startup ecosystem experts working across US, Europe and MENA. We are focused on accelerating the validation and development of ideas in emerging tech through a hands-on program, a global community of leading entrepreneurs and practitioners, cash investment and global soft-landing opportunities.
experience in
15+
Countries
mentored
5,000+
Startups
facilitated
20,000+
Connections
supported startups raising
$150
Million
experience in
15+
Countries
mentored
5,000+
Startups
facilitated
20,000+
Connections
supported startups raising
$150
Million
GLOBAL ECOSYSTEM
LOCAL ECOSYSTEM
Founders Atelier opens launchpad to support idea-stage emerging tech startups
Programs
Pipeline Building
Hackathons & Business Challenges
- Ideation
- Team formation
- Prototype development
- Pitching
Startup Launchpad
FA Launchpad
- Idea to MVP
- Value proposition definition
- Customer validation
- Product market fit
Global Accelerator
- Soft landing in Silicon Valley
- Access to markets
- Product development
- Global Investment readiness
Portfolio Management
Followup & Alumni Support
- Access to markets
- Later stage investment
- Product fine-tuning
- Quarterly review & reporting
Focus Areas
Web3
Web3 is being touted as the future of the internet. It could determine the future of the digital economy and what life online looks like for the next internet epoch. For now, that future is still up for grabs.
Metaverse
Metaverse is a concept of a persistent, online, 3D universe that combines multiple different virtual spaces. The metaverse will allow users to work, meet, game, and socialize together in these 3D spaces.
The Future of Work
The nature of work is changing creating new opportunities in virtual office concepts, next generation productivity tools, talent acquisition, talent engagement and employee assessment solutions.
ClimateTech
Companies that are explicitly focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, or addressing the impacts of global warming.
Others
Other emerging technologies that represent progressive innovations in Media & Gaming, Cybersecurity, Longevity, LegalTech and others.
Focus Areas
Web3
Web3 is being touted as the future of the internet. It could determine the future of the digital economy and what life online looks like for the next internet epoch. For now, that future is still up for grabs.
Metaverse
It is a concept of a persistent, online, 3D universe that combines multiple different virtual spaces. The metaverse will allow users to work, meet, game, and socialize together in these 3D spaces.
The Future of Work
The nature of work is changing creating new opportunities in virtual office concepts, next generation productivity tools, talent acquisition, talent engagement and employee assessment solutions.
ClimateTech
Companies that are explicitly focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, or addressing the impacts of global warming.
Others
Other emerging technologies that represent progressive innovations in Media & Gaming, Cybersecurity, Longevity, LegalTech and others.
Our innovation map extends globally to...
America
US innovation hubs are growing across states such as Illinois, Ohio, Louisiana, Florida and others. Meanwhile, LATAM with its booming economies, is scaling up and offering new possibilities.
Europe
The European commission supports robust enterprises & SMEs, promotes entrepreneurial education and aims to improve the entrepreneurial capacity of the European citizens.
MENA
Entrepreneurship in the MENA region is on the rise. Statistics have recorded the highest intentions to start a their entrepreneurial journeys among MENA citizens.
Our innovation map extends globally to...
America
US innovation hubs are growing across states such as Illinois, Ohio, Louisiana, Florida and others. Meanwhile, LATAM with its booming economies, is scaling up and offering new possibilities.
Europe
The European commission supports robust enterprises & SMEs, promotes entrepreneurial education and aims to improve the entrepreneurial capacity of the European citizens.
MENA
Entrepreneurship in the MENA region is on the rise. Statistics have recorded the highest intentions to start a their entrepreneurial journeys among MENA citizens.
Sami is the Managing Partner of Founders Atelier overseeing fund and portfolio management. Prior to that, he was the CEO of Speed where he invested in 42 startups out of which 4 exited already. Speed was acquired by Seedstars in 2020. Sami has more than 17 years of experience in Tech, both in startups and big tech firms (including Skype / Microsoft in the US). He holds an MBA from UC Berkeley and a BE in Computer and Communications Engineering from AUB
Elias oversees the startup programs' design and implementation. He has 15 years of experience in Entrepreneurship, Strategy & Tech. He served as the Chief Operating Officer for Wamda, a Manager for Strategy& and a Consultant for Accenture France. Elias is an experienced mentor and university lecturer. He holds a Masters of Engineering from Télécom Paris
Scott is a cofounder and Partner at Founders Atelier overseeing strategic operations. Scott is also cofounder and Partner at 9Zero Ventures. He is a serial entrepreneur turned investor. Former Chief Operating Officer at Techstars and founder-CEO at the On-The-Block Auction
