Scale-up.NRW
Overview
Scale-up.NRW is a scaling program for later-stage startups based in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Commissioned by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Protection and Energy of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, the 18-month program aims to support high-growth companies in their international expansion and in securing further financing rounds. It provides startups with mentorship, workshops, peer-to-peer learning, and investor matchmaking without taking equity or fees. The program is implemented by Digital Innovation Hub Düsseldorf/Rheinland GmbH in cooperation with Start2 Group GmbH. To be eligible, startups must have a marketable product, have raised at least €1 million in financing, and generate annual revenues of at least €0.5 million.
Portfolio Companies
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Website
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Scale-up.NRW based?
Scale-up.NRW is headquartered in North Rhine-Westphalia.
When was Scale-up.NRW founded?
Founding year information for Scale-up.NRW is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Scale-up.NRW have?
Scale-up.NRW has 3 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Scale-up.NRW's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Trelino, IonKraft, clockin.
What was Scale-up.NRW's most recent investment shown here?
Scale-up.NRW's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in IonKraft in 2025.
What sectors does Scale-up.NRW focus on?
Scale-up.NRW focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Scale-up.NRW focus on?
Scale-up.NRW typically invests at the Early stage.