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Think fast. Build faster. Exit sooner.
Raidical Academy is for aspiring founders who want to earn £1 million in 2 years by building lean exit startups.
Real venture building. In three stages.
1. Discovery
Three weeks of hands-on venture exploration. Learn from industry experts and apply everything immediately to real Raidical projects.
1. Discovery
Three weeks of hands-on venture exploration. Learn from industry experts and apply everything immediately to real Raidical projects.
1. Discovery
Three weeks of hands-on venture exploration. Learn from industry experts and apply everything immediately to real Raidical projects.
2. MVP
Six weeks of paid venture building. Develop MVPs and create proof-of-concepts under the mentorship of Raidical’s founders.
2. MVP
Six weeks of paid venture building. Develop MVPs and create proof-of-concepts under the mentorship of Raidical’s founders.
2. MVP
Six weeks of paid venture building. Develop MVPs and create proof-of-concepts under the mentorship of Raidical’s founders.
3. Incorporation
The best ventures move into full incorporation with VC backing from Triple A Capital. Scale fast, go to market, and drive toward early exits.
3. Incorporation
The best ventures move into full incorporation with VC backing from Triple A Capital. Scale fast, go to market, and drive toward early exits.
3. Incorporation
The best ventures move into full incorporation with VC backing from Triple A Capital. Scale fast, go to market, and drive toward early exits.
We build real companies - together.
Raidical Academy offers 1:1 mentorship from industry leaders like Stefan Glänzer, Peter Vesterbacka, and Victoria van Lennep. Expect a steep learning curve as you learn directly from the experts.
This is where we find and develop the talent that powers Raidical. You don't need to bring your own startup idea: we bring the ventures, you bring your skills. Together, we create AI-driven companies built for speed, scale, and success.
Raidical mentors
Victoria van Lennep
Co-founded Lendable, Europe's fastest-growing unicorn valued at £3.5Bn. AI-driven fintech expertise aligns with drug discovery. Visionary leader for Series A growth.
Jonathan von Gratkowski
Seasoned entrepreneur who founded True+, Expoty & Patientus. CEO at nature interactive GmbH. Empowers new ventures with successes.
Michael Breidenbrücker
Austrian entrepreneur, artist & engineer. Co-founded Last.fm & RjDj; Speedinvest partner. Collaborated with Hans Zimmer, Nolan on top-charting Inception app.
Lopo Champalimaud
Founder of Treatwell, Europe’s top beauty booking platform. Ex-MD at lastminute.com. Co-founded Cyber Dialogue & V3 Ventures. Board at Verlinvest.
Stefan Glänzer
Founder of White Bear Yard startup hub. First investor/chairman at Last.fm (sold to CBS). Co-founded Ricardo.de (IPO '99, sold $1.8Bn). Launched Passion Capital.
Justin Packshaw
Explorer, entrepreneur & philanthropist. Chairs bespoke travel firm Joro Experiences; co-founded luxury jewellery brand De Roemer.
Yvonne Bajela
Partner at LocalGlobe & Latitude. Founding member Impact X (£100m fund). Led investments in Marshmallow unicorn & Wise. Ex-Goldman Sachs. Forbes 30 Under 30.
Victoria van Lennep
Co-founded Lendable, Europe's fastest-growing unicorn valued at £3.5Bn. AI-driven fintech expertise aligns with drug discovery. Visionary leader for Series A growth.
Jonathan von Gratkowski
Seasoned entrepreneur who founded True+, Expoty & Patientus. CEO at nature interactive GmbH. Empowers new ventures with successes.
Michael Breidenbrücker
Austrian entrepreneur, artist & engineer. Co-founded Last.fm & RjDj; Speedinvest partner. Collaborated with Hans Zimmer, Nolan on top-charting Inception app.
Lopo Champalimaud
Founder of Treatwell, Europe’s top beauty booking platform. Ex-MD at lastminute.com. Co-founded Cyber Dialogue & V3 Ventures. Board at Verlinvest.
Stefan Glänzer
Founder of White Bear Yard startup hub. First investor/chairman at Last.fm (sold to CBS). Co-founded Ricardo.de (IPO '99, sold $1.8Bn). Launched Passion Capital.
Justin Packshaw
Explorer, entrepreneur & philanthropist. Chairs bespoke travel firm Joro Experiences; co-founded luxury jewellery brand De Roemer.
Yvonne Bajela
Partner at LocalGlobe & Latitude. Founding member Impact X (£100m fund). Led investments in Marshmallow unicorn & Wise. Ex-Goldman Sachs. Forbes 30 Under 30.
Victoria van Lennep
Co-founded Lendable, Europe's fastest-growing unicorn valued at £3.5Bn. AI-driven fintech expertise aligns with drug discovery. Visionary leader for Series A growth.
Jonathan von Gratkowski
Seasoned entrepreneur who founded True+, Expoty & Patientus. CEO at nature interactive GmbH. Empowers new ventures with successes.
Michael Breidenbrücker
Austrian entrepreneur, artist & engineer. Co-founded Last.fm & RjDj; Speedinvest partner. Collaborated with Hans Zimmer, Nolan on top-charting Inception app.
Lopo Champalimaud
Founder of Treatwell, Europe’s top beauty booking platform. Ex-MD at lastminute.com. Co-founded Cyber Dialogue & V3 Ventures. Board at Verlinvest.
Stefan Glänzer
Founder of White Bear Yard startup hub. First investor/chairman at Last.fm (sold to CBS). Co-founded Ricardo.de (IPO '99, sold $1.8Bn). Launched Passion Capital.
Justin Packshaw
Explorer, entrepreneur & philanthropist. Chairs bespoke travel firm Joro Experiences; co-founded luxury jewellery brand De Roemer.
Yvonne Bajela
Partner at LocalGlobe & Latitude. Founding member Impact X (£100m fund). Led investments in Marshmallow unicorn & Wise. Ex-Goldman Sachs. Forbes 30 Under 30.
Victoria van Lennep
Co-founded Lendable, Europe's fastest-growing unicorn valued at £3.5Bn. AI-driven fintech expertise aligns with drug discovery. Visionary leader for Series A growth.
Jonathan von Gratkowski
Seasoned entrepreneur who founded True+, Expoty & Patientus. CEO at nature interactive GmbH. Empowers new ventures with successes.
Michael Breidenbrücker
Austrian entrepreneur, artist & engineer. Co-founded Last.fm & RjDj; Speedinvest partner. Collaborated with Hans Zimmer, Nolan on top-charting Inception app.
Lopo Champalimaud
Founder of Treatwell, Europe’s top beauty booking platform. Ex-MD at lastminute.com. Co-founded Cyber Dialogue & V3 Ventures. Board at Verlinvest.
Stefan Glänzer
Founder of White Bear Yard startup hub. First investor/chairman at Last.fm (sold to CBS). Co-founded Ricardo.de (IPO '99, sold $1.8Bn). Launched Passion Capital.
Justin Packshaw
Explorer, entrepreneur & philanthropist. Chairs bespoke travel firm Joro Experiences; co-founded luxury jewellery brand De Roemer.
Yvonne Bajela
Partner at LocalGlobe & Latitude. Founding member Impact X (£100m fund). Led investments in Marshmallow unicorn & Wise. Ex-Goldman Sachs. Forbes 30 Under 30.
Raidical Academy is a launchpad for exceptional talent. For three intense weeks, you’ll dive deep into real venture projects, learning from founders, operators, and industry experts.
It’s competitive, fast-paced, and built for people who thrive under pressure. After three weeks, the top performers receive a salary and continue working with us on the most promising ventures.This is your chance to learn by doing, grow through challenge, and build real companies - radically fast.
If you succeed, you will bank £1 million within two years.
Read our FAQ
Raidical Academy is a launchpad for exceptional talent. For three intense weeks, you’ll dive deep into real venture projects, learning from founders, operators, and industry experts.
It’s competitive, fast-paced, and built for people who thrive under pressure. After three weeks, the top performers receive a salary and continue working with us on the most promising ventures.This is your chance to learn by doing, grow through challenge, and build real companies - radically fast.
If you succeed, you will bank £1 million within two years.
Read our FAQ
Raidical builds companies. Raidical Academy builds the people behind them.
The raidical academy venture-building process
Discover
Identify opportunities and validate real market needs through data and research.
Discover
Identify opportunities and validate real market needs through data and research.
Discover
Identify opportunities and validate real market needs through data and research.
Design
Together with our fellows, we shape clear venture concepts and business models.
Design
Together with our fellows, we shape clear venture concepts and business models.
Design
Together with our fellows, we shape clear venture concepts and business models.
Build
Using AI tools and agile frameworks, we prototype fast and test even faster.
Build
Using AI tools and agile frameworks, we prototype fast and test even faster.
Build
Using AI tools and agile frameworks, we prototype fast and test even faster.
Scale
We launch with backing from Triple A Capital, driving early growth and traction.
Scale
We launch with backing from Triple A Capital, driving early growth and traction.
Scale
We launch with backing from Triple A Capital, driving early growth and traction.
Exit
Our ventures are designed for real markets, strategic acquisition, and profitable exits.
Exit
Our ventures are designed for real markets, strategic acquisition, and profitable exits.
Exit
Our ventures are designed for real markets, strategic acquisition, and profitable exits.
Discovery Phase – Learn, Test, Build
Your journey starts with a three-week intensive bootcamp. You’ll attend masterclasses, workshops, and office hours with experienced founders — applying everything you learn to real Raidical ventures from day one. It’s fast-paced, challenging, and designed to see who can think, adapt, and deliver.
Your journey starts with a three-week intensive bootcamp. You’ll attend masterclasses, workshops, and office hours with experienced founders — applying everything you learn to real Raidical ventures from day one. It’s fast-paced, challenging, and designed to see who can think, adapt, and deliver.
Your journey starts with a three-week intensive bootcamp. You’ll attend masterclasses, workshops, and office hours with experienced founders — applying everything you learn to real Raidical ventures from day one. It’s fast-paced, challenging, and designed to see who can think, adapt, and deliver.
MVP Phase – Build What Matters
The top performers continue into a paid, six-week phase where ideas turn into real products. You’ll work in small teams to build MVPs, test concepts with customers, and gain traction — guided closely by the Raidical team and founders.
The top performers continue into a paid, six-week phase where ideas turn into real products. You’ll work in small teams to build MVPs, test concepts with customers, and gain traction — guided closely by the Raidical team and founders.
The top performers continue into a paid, six-week phase where ideas turn into real products. You’ll work in small teams to build MVPs, test concepts with customers, and gain traction — guided closely by the Raidical team and founders.
Incorporation – From Concept to Company
The strongest ventures move forward into full incorporation with VC funding from Triple A Capital. Here, projects become independent companies — built to scale, go to market, and reach early exits with the continued support of Raidical.
The strongest ventures move forward into full incorporation with VC funding from Triple A Capital. Here, projects become independent companies — built to scale, go to market, and reach early exits with the continued support of Raidical.
The strongest ventures move forward into full incorporation with VC funding from Triple A Capital. Here, projects become independent companies — built to scale, go to market, and reach early exits with the continued support of Raidical.
Every venture starts with people.
Raidical Academy is where we discover, train, and empower the talent that fuels our AI-driven ventures: the builders who turn vision into reality.
The application process
Straightforward - but competitive
Straightforward - but competitive
- 01
Submit your online application
Tell us who you are, what drives you, and why you want to build something that matters. No idea required — we’re looking for curiosity, creativity, and drive.
- 01
Submit your online application
Tell us who you are, what drives you, and why you want to build something that matters. No idea required — we’re looking for curiosity, creativity, and drive.
- 01
Submit your online application
Tell us who you are, what drives you, and why you want to build something that matters. No idea required — we’re looking for curiosity, creativity, and drive.
- 02
Join the interview
If you make it through, you’ll be invited for a short interview with our team. We want to get to know you, your mindset, and how you work in a team environment.
- 02
Join the interview
If you make it through, you’ll be invited for a short interview with our team. We want to get to know you, your mindset, and how you work in a team environment.
- 02
Join the interview
If you make it through, you’ll be invited for a short interview with our team. We want to get to know you, your mindset, and how you work in a team environment.
- 03
Receive your invitation
The top candidates will be selected to join the 9-week program; the starting point for building the next generation of ventures.
- 03
Receive your invitation
The top candidates will be selected to join the 9-week program; the starting point for building the next generation of ventures.
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Receive your invitation
The top candidates will be selected to join the 9-week program; the starting point for building the next generation of ventures.
The founders
Michael Breidenbrücker
Founder
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Michael Breidenbrücker
Founder
michael@raidical.one
Michael Breidenbrücker
Founder
michael@raidical.one
Hagen Schultz
Founder
hagen@raidical.one
Hagen Schultz
Founder
hagen@raidical.one
Hagen Schultz
Founder
hagen@raidical.one
Jonathan von Gratkowski
Founder
jonathan@raidical.one
Jonathan von Gratkowski
Founder
jonathan@raidical.one
Jonathan von Gratkowski
Founder
jonathan@raidical.one