@euscale.bsky.social
The official BlueSky profile for the EU SCALE.
Europe’s 27 legal systems shouldn't be a tax on innovation. 🇪🇺 We sat down with @startupradio.bsky.social to talk about why we ditched the US "SAFE" for a 2.5-page bridge that actually works here.
🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?si=zt2...
US funding models fail here because Europe isn’t the USA. We pivoted: EU SCALE is a 2.5-page deal-closer built for European legal realities.
✨ No interest ✨ 2.5 pages ✨ Built for speed
21 startups from 🇪🇺 and 🇺🇦 wanted: eu1.hubs.ly/H0rGnn80
Europe’s investment landscape is currently "broken," trapped within 27 different legal and tax systems.
If you are a startup from 🇪🇺 and 🇺🇦, apply to test the tool that shapes early-stage investment in Europe.
Apply before 14 April 2026 👉 eu1.hubs.ly/H0rGnn80
Founders know the drill: build → test → get traction → paperwork.
US-style SAFEs don’t always fit Europe. Different rules, different tax outcomes.
So we iterated.
EU SCALE is a European-friendly convertible loan:
short, clear, no interest, no cash repayment.
More soon.
We’re heading into BUSY weeks at EUSAFE.
We’re finalising the next steps for the project - including upcoming announcements and new opportunities for startups.
If you’re building and thinking about your next funding move, stay close.
Drop a follow so you don’t miss it!
“What needs to be true in 12 months for this round to have been worth it?”
Fundraising is a tool, not a goal.
We’re already preparing the next Startup Academy, where founders will have the chance to work through questions like this with experienced practitioners and peers.
More details soon.
💬 This was one of the takeaways shared by a startup after taking part in the EUSAFE Startup Academy.
We’re already preparing new opportunities for startups to engage with EUSAFE.
Follow @eusafe.bsky.social to stay close to what’s coming next.
“Why can’t we just use a US SAFE in Europe?”
The short answer: Europe isn’t one legal or tax system.
That difference matters. It can affect taxation, risk and next funding steps
This is one reason early-stage fundraising in Europe often feels more complex than it should be.
More to come.
Funding in Europe is evolving, but the "friction" hasn't gone away yet. We're looking closer at the hurdles founders face right now compared to other markets.
Curious to hear from founders who have raised in multiple EU jurisdictions. What’s the reality on the ground at the moment?
One of the first pieces of feedback from the EUSAFE Startup Academy - and exactly what we’re building on.
More updates (and opportunities) coming soon.
👉 Join the group to stay close to what’s next: www.linkedin.com/groups/10078...
January always feels longer than it should...
We’ve put together a simple January checklist for startups that focuses on clarity, not pressure.
We’re already working on what’s next for EUSAFE and new opportunities for startups across Europe.
More soon – stay tuned.
A new year, and we’re starting it by listening 👂
What are the top insights you’re taking away from the Academy?
“Taking a step back and rethinking the main parts of the pitch.”
It’s a small sentence, but a meaningful one.
Join our LinkedIn group and follow along: www.linkedin.com/groups/10078...
The first feedback is already in 🙌
One founder shared that the Academy helped them rethink their fundraising approach - how to frame their investment story and link it to clear next milestones.
More reflections from the startups coming soon.
December is often one of the few moments founders can pause and take stock.
Review your position, cap table, clarify Q1 focus and identify the gaps.
This kind of reflection is helping founders approach funding with clarity, not urgency.
What’s on your checklist?
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As we slowly wrap up 2025, one question keeps coming up across:
👉 What should the early-stage funding landscape in Europe look like in 2026?
We’re working on part of that answer but the wider ecosystem shifts only when more voices join the conversation.
Share your thoughts ⬇️
We want to take a moment to recognise the startups who have joined the Academy:
👏 Inclustera
👏 JALUD Embedded s.r.o.
👏 HolistaCare
👏 Link Robotics
👏 Anecoica Studio
👏 V21 GmbH
👏 OpinioAI
👏 E4S Tech GmbH
Thank you for the openness!
👉 We’ll share insights from the final workshop soon. Stay tuned.
Are you ready for the European funding landscape in 2026?
With EUSAFE Academy we are laying the groundwork for more practical opportunities for YOU to make cross-border investment simply easier.
Join us to make sure you don’t miss any announcements: www.linkedin.com/groups/10078...
The final EUSAFE Academy session is just around the corner!
Once the Academy concludes, we’ll share reflections from the team and the trainers – along with what this means for early-stage investing across Europe.
👉 Follow EUSAFE to stay close to the updates and hear directly from the startups.
📘 New EUSAFE Glossary Drop – 3 terms every founder should know
This week, we’re highlighting three concepts that often shape a founder’s first investment round – yet are still widely misunderstood across Europe.
👉 Follow EUSAFE for more practical guidance and updates from the Academy.
One of the founders in our EUSAFE Academy shared that the sessions are becoming “a real eye-opener” in how to approach early-stage investment.
Great to see the work resonate and help teams rethink their funding strategy in a practical way.
❓ How do you pinpoint your beachhead customer?
It’s not just about who feels the pain, who has the budget, or who you can access.
It’s the mix of all three.
A focused beachhead market helps early-stage teams move faster and make clearer funding decisions.
We’ve been presenting the startups selected for the first EUSAFE Startup Academy inside our LinkedIn Group.
And we’re not done yet.
Follow the full cohort, see their work up close, and stay connected with the community: www.linkedin.com/groups/10078...
💻 Tomorrow, the EUSAFE Startup Academy continues with our next workshop led by Accelerace.
Each workshop builds practical skills that help startups grow steadily and prepare for future investment.
👉 Follow EUSAFE to see how the Academy helps founders.
#EUSAFE #StartupFunding
The EUSAFE Startup Academy has officially begun!
👥 Want to meet the startups taking part?
Join our EUSAFE LinkedIn group - we’re introducing them there!
🔗 www.linkedin.com/groups/10078...
EUSAFE Glossary: Understand the Jargon 🔍
Knowing this vocabulary helps you stay confident and in control during investor conversations.
📩 Want to follow the EUSAFE progress and receive updates?
Sign up for our newsletter: eu-safe.eu#newsletter
Time to meet the startups! We’ve officially started introducing the EUSAFE innovators in our Community.
🇱🇻 Link Robotics, developing AI-based navigation solutions for robotics, mobility and agriculture sectors.
👉 Join here and follow the journey:
🔗 www.linkedin.com/groups/10078...
Thanks! The biggest impact will come from very practical elements like building a fundraising roadmap, understanding investor fit, turning insights into a strong, confident pitch.
Each session is hands-on, so founders apply this directly to their own case, that’s where the real change happens 🤝
🌱 Meet the startups joining the EUSAFE Startup Academy!
🇨🇿 Inclustera
🇨🇿 JALUD Embedded
🇨🇿 HolistaCare
🇱🇻 Link Robotics
🇩🇪 Anecoica Studio
🇩🇪 V21 GmbH
🇨🇿 OpinioAI
🇨🇿 E4S Tech
Join the EUSAFE LinkedIn group here to know them more closely: www.linkedin.com/groups/10078...
🎓 The EUSAFE Startup Academy is officially kicking off!
We’re excited to share that the Academy schedule is set.
👉 Stay tuned for updates from the Academy and the pilot via our newsletter: eu-safe.eu#newsletter
Common startup fundraising mistakes 👇
1️⃣ Treating a SAFE like equity
2️⃣ Copy-pasting US templates
3️⃣ No clear funding roadmap
4️⃣ Chasing valuation over story
The EUSAFE Startup Academy helps founders avoid these traps!
👉 Stay updated: eu-safe.eu/#newsletter
