Boosting Accelerator Impact
We partner with global accelerators to boost their impact, working with over 35 across various markets. We focus on three areas: delivering high-impact startup programs, upskilling accelerator teams, and developing long-term growth strategies, including business model evolution, market positioning, thematic programs, geographic expansion, and new accelerator funds.
How can accelerators develop and deliver high-impact startup programs?
How can we upskill and develop the accelerator team?
How can we build out new programs, strategies and structure for the future?
how we work
Our Collaborative Approach
We invest significant time with our clients to deeply understand their current situation, aspirations, and strategic challenges. Using these insights, we co-create and develop tailored solutions through our solutions design framework. Our offerings range from short- or long-term programs, in-person or online sessions, digital courses, to 1:1 expert coaching.
Tools
Upgrade your strategic toolkit with access to an extensive library of over 500 strategy canvases, grounded in proven methodologies. These tools are designed to help you visualize, assess, and implement strategic initiatives effectively.
Training
Designed for flexibility, our courses allow you to learn online, at your own pace or structured in-person sessions. Our curriculum covers the latest tools, frameworks, and methodologies in strategy.
Insights
Stay ahead of the curve with the latest insights from our ongoing, in-depth reports, thought leadership, and case studies. Understand emerging patterns, anticipate market shifts, and make informed decisions.
Masterclasses
Engage in interactive learning experiences. Each session is built around dynamic simulations that replicate real-world challenges. Apply strategic concepts in a risk-free environment and foster collaboration and critical thinking.
Advisory
Our consultants bring deep industry experience and strategic expertise, offering tailored advice to help you navigate complex challenges. We collaborate closely with your leadership team.
Programs
We partner with you to co-develop strategy programs that address your specific needs within your organisation. We work with you every step of the way, from concept development to full implementation and beyond.
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How it All Comes Together
By combining tools such as strategy simulations, canvases and online courses alongside our expert knowledge, we create powerful programs in different formats. Learn more about our masterclasses, sprints and multi-year initiatives.
Masterclasses
A 2-3-day interactive learning experience based on our simulations.
2-day or 3-day format
Online & in-person workshops
Sprints
A 30-day program which combines live workshops and project work.
30-day format
Online & in-person workshops
Strategy Programs
A longer program which combines live workshops, simulations, courses, project work and reporting.
From 2 to 6-month program
Online & in-person workshops
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Working with Visual Tools
The world of strategy is shifting. Look beyond the spreadsheets and tedious, unproductive meetings. Simplify and visualize complex strategy processes for clarity and action.
STARTUP SERIES
For fast-moving, high-growth startups and scale-ups. Widely used by startups, scale-ups, accelerators, incubators, business schools, national innovation agencies and innovation clusters.
ACCELERATOR SERIES
Understand accelerator structures and develop robust long-term strategies. Drive impactful changes, foster alignment, and ensure the sustained success and growth of your accelerator.
BUSINESS ANGEL SERIES
Increase your success as a business angel. The tools can help you better shape your own role and your impact.
our latest report
Fundraising Success
Over the past decade, we’ve observed hundreds of startups successfully secure funding, from pre-seed to IPO. Through our work and observations, we noticed that the best founders, closing the best deals, had some common traits. After mapping these out, we identified 5 distinct phases – a clear “Fundraising Journey” followed by the most successful founders. This report outlines that journey, offering actionable steps to improve your fundraising success.
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Become a Scale Up Coach
Scale-Up Coach is an online program to help you build better start-ups, scale-ups, and entrepreneurial ecosystems. This 100% self-paced program teaches you the top 20 tools & apps you need to become a Scale-Up Coach.
The program is designed to give you quick path to action. The program has extensive, hands-on training exercises, helping you accelerate your learning. Most importantly, you can very quickly apply your new tools and learning to real-life startup work.
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success story
How Katapult Accelerator Gets Its Startups
Investor-Ready
Learn how Katapult Accelerator, in partnership with Strategy Tools, prepares its startups for investment. By implementing a structured approach that includes strategic tools, mentorship, and focused programs, Katapult helps startups refine their business models, strengthen their value propositions, and become more attractive to investors. The accelerator’s comprehensive process ensures that startups are well-equipped to secure funding and scale their businesses successfully.
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Our Work in Action
Learn how we work with leaders to build better startup ecosystems globally.
How Founders Intelligence Empowers Their Team & Drives Client Empathy with Scale Up!
Learn how Founders Intelligence and Accenture partnered with Stategy Tools to revolutionize the strategic approach for startups and scale-ups and to enhance the innovation capabilities and growth trajectories of emerging companies.
Accelerating the Development of the Swiss Innovation Ecosystem
The initiative aimed to enhance collaboration among key players, address systemic challenges and foster a more dynamic and supportive environment for innovation. The focus was on creating effective strategies to drive sustainable growth and development in the Swiss innovation landscape.
Strategizing for Success: Scale Up! with Entrepreneurs’ Organization UAE
Learn how Strategy Tools collaborated with the Entrepreneurs’ Organization in the UAE to support the scaling of local businesses. The partnership aimed to strengthen the UAE’s entrepreneurial ecosystem by providing practical strategies and insights to drive business expansion and success.
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Scale Up! Masterclass
Scale Up! From Idea to Exit is one of the world’s leading methods to accelerate a startup’s successful funding journey. The Scale Up! Masterclass is designed to help founders understand the most common pitfalls in fundraising, help them learn about the global investor universe, craft long-term capital strategies and design a real-life successful capital strategy for their firm.
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Talk to Us
Get in touch with us to learn more and explore how we can work together, whether you’re looking to enhance entrepreneurship skills, foster teamwork, or cultivate strategic thinking.