Traditional early-stage investing is too risky.
De-risk your early-stage ventures before committing significant capital with The Sequence Start Program—for investors, founders, or intrapeneurs.
De-risk your early-stage ventures before committing significant capital with The Sequence Start Program—for investors, founders, or intrapeneurs.
De-risk your early-stage ventures before committing significant capital with The Sequence Start Program—for investors, founders, or intrapeneurs.
symptoms
Common reasons early-stage investments feel like a gamble.
Common reasons early-stage investments feel like a gamble.
Common reasons early-stage investments feel like a gamble.
Lack of confidence? More likely, a lack of evidence. If any of these feelings toward your early-stage investments sound familiar, you might be a strong candidate for The Sequence Start Program.
Lack of confidence? More likely, a lack of evidence. If any of these feelings toward your early-stage investments sound familiar, you might be a strong candidate for The Sequence Start Program.
Lack of confidence? More likely, a lack of evidence. If any of these feelings toward your early-stage investments sound familiar, you might be a strong candidate for The Sequence Start Program.
"That's a big assumption."
Are there too many untested assumptions? Every dollar spent without hard data is a risk. McKinsey estimates that 70% of corporate innovation efforts fail, resulting in billions lost annually.
"I can't track progress."
Are you actually getting closer to the goal of finding product-market fit? There's no way to know if your team isn't tracking progress. 95% of startups don't ever achieve product-market fit, often after 18–36 months of burn.
"I'm exploring other options."
You’ve already invested, but are you throwing good money after bad? After all, only 7% of investments drive 75% of all returns. Without early proof, they all look promising.
"They haven't pivoted."
Taking user feedback and making smart adjustments determines early-stage success. Startups that pivot once or twice raise 2.5x more money, have 3.6x better user growth, and are 52% less likely to scale prematurely.
"The team needs support."
A great team has the power to turn a weak idea into a strong business. Unfortunately, research shows 18% of startups fail due to team issues, like lack of domain or business knowledge. Is your team as strong as they claim?
"That's a big assumption."
Are there too many untested assumptions? Every dollar spent without hard data is a risk. McKinsey estimates that 70% of corporate innovation efforts fail, resulting in billions lost annually.
"I can't track progress."
Are you actually getting closer to the goal of finding product-market fit? There's no way to know if your team isn't tracking progress. 95% of startups don't ever achieve product-market fit, often after 18–36 months of burn.
"I'm exploring other options."
You’ve already invested, but are you throwing good money after bad? After all, only 7% of investments drive 75% of all returns. Without early proof, they all look promising.
"They haven't pivoted."
Taking user feedback and making smart adjustments determines early-stage success. Startups that pivot once or twice raise 2.5x more money, have 3.6x better user growth, and are 52% less likely to scale prematurely.
"The team needs support."
A great team has the power to turn a weak idea into a strong business. Unfortunately, research shows 18% of startups fail due to team issues, like lack of domain or business knowledge. Is your team as strong as they claim?
The fix
Eight-week consulting program to gain rapid investment clarity.
Eight-week consulting program to gain rapid investment clarity.
Eight-week consulting program to gain rapid investment clarity.
The Sequence Start Program provides quick answers to early-stage investors—like family offices, venture capital firms, corporate venture capital firms (CVCs), and angel investor networks.
What you get with The Sequence Start Program.
Inform investments
Guide decisions with data-based Go/Pivot/No-Go recommendation.
Strategic funding deck
Refine product-market fit
Test key assumptions and score the startup idea’s product-market fit.
Startup validation report
Receive a prototype
We build a polished, clickable prototype to test with real users.
Figma prototype
Find market gaps
Presentation of any identified market gaps, and improvement areas.
Opportunity map
Upskill teams
Stress-test the team's ability against market standards and our experts.
Team benchmarking
What you get with The Sequence Start Program.
Inform investments
Guide decisions with data-based Go/Pivot/No-Go recommendation.
Strategic funding deck
Refine product-market fit
Test key assumptions and score the startup idea’s product-market fit.
Startup validation report
Receive a prototype
We build a polished, clickable prototype to test with real users.
Figma prototype
Find market gaps
Presentation of any identified market gaps, and improvement areas.
Opportunity map
Upskill teams
Stress-test the team's ability against market standards and our experts.
Team benchmarking
What you get with The Sequence Start Program.
Inform investments
Guide decisions with data-based Go/Pivot/No-Go recommendation.
Strategic funding deck
Refine product-market fit
Test key assumptions and score the startup idea’s product-market fit.
Startup validation report
Receive a prototype
We build a polished, clickable prototype to test with real users.
Figma prototype
Find market gaps
Presentation of any identified market gaps, and improvement areas.
Opportunity map
Upskill teams
Stress-test the team's ability against market standards and our experts.
Team benchmarking
What you get with The Sequence Start Program.
Inform investments
Guide decisions with data-based Go/Pivot/No-Go recommendation.
Strategic funding deck
Refine product-market fit
Test key assumptions and score the startup idea’s product-market fit.
Startup validation report
Receive a prototype
We build a polished, clickable prototype to test with real users.
Figma prototype
Find market gaps
Presentation of any identified market gaps, and improvement areas.
Opportunity map
Upskill teams
Stress-test the team's ability against market standards and our experts.
Team benchmarking
What you get with The Sequence Start Program.
Inform investments
Guide decisions with data-based Go/Pivot/No-Go recommendation.
Strategic funding deck
Refine product-market fit
Test key assumptions and score the startup idea’s product-market fit.
Startup validation report
Receive a prototype
We build a polished, clickable prototype to test with real users.
Figma prototype
Find market gaps
Presentation of any identified market gaps, and improvement areas.
Opportunity map
Upskill teams
Stress-test the team's ability against market standards and our experts.
Team benchmarking
How it works
We work directly with your startup team.
We work directly with your startup team.
Our experts work hands-on with founders and product owners to build and test a prototype, investigate real customer behavior, and validate every key assumption—while giving investors clarity on each early-stage investment.
Our experts work hands-on with founders and product owners to build and test a prototype, investigate real customer behavior, and validate every key assumption—while giving investors clarity on their early-stage investment.
Before starting (1 – 3 weeks)
After an investor strategy call to confirm if The Sequence Start Program is right for your venture, preparations begin.
Preparations
Paperwork (includes agreement, NDA, and invoice)
Gathering materials from the startup team (1 – 2 hours)
Survey to understand current situation
Before starting (1 – 3 weeks)
After an investor strategy call to confirm if The Sequence Start Program is right for your venture, preparations begin.
Preparations
Paperwork (includes agreement, NDA, and invoice)
Gathering materials from the startup team (1 – 2 hours)
Survey to understand current situation
Before starting (1 – 3 weeks)
After an investor strategy call to confirm if The Sequence Start Program is right for your venture, preparations begin.
Preparations
Paperwork (includes agreement, NDA, and invoice)
Gathering materials from the startup team (1 – 2 hours)
Survey to understand current situation
Week 1: Align
First, we’ll align on your venture’s vision, define success criteria, and map out assumptions that need testing.
Goals
Define the sprint plan with clear roles and a shared timeline
Map key assumptions to test during the sprint
Agree on what success looks like and how we’ll measure it
Week 1: Align
First, we’ll align on your venture’s vision, define success criteria, and map out assumptions that need testing.
Goals
Define the sprint plan with clear roles and a shared timeline
Map key assumptions to test during the sprint
Agree on what success looks like and how we’ll measure it
Week 1: Align
First, we’ll align on your venture’s vision, define success criteria, and map out assumptions that need testing.
Goals
Define the sprint plan with clear roles and a shared timeline
Map key assumptions to test during the sprint
Agree on what success looks like and how we’ll measure it
Week 2 – 3: Understand
Next, we’ll validate the core problem and market fit by conducting user interviews, market analysis, and competitor research.
Goals
Uncover real user needs with direct insight and pattern analysis
Identify the most promising opportunity areas worth pursuing
Create an informed proto-persona to guide solution design
Week 2 – 3: Understand
Next, we’ll validate the core problem and market fit by conducting user interviews, market analysis, and competitor research.
Goals
Uncover real user needs with direct insight and pattern analysis
Identify the most promising opportunity areas worth pursuing
Create an informed proto-persona to guide solution design
Week 2 – 3: Understand
Next, we’ll validate the core problem and market fit by conducting user interviews, market analysis, and competitor research.
Goals
Uncover real user needs with direct insight and pattern analysis
Identify the most promising opportunity areas worth pursuing
Create an informed proto-persona to guide solution design
Week 4 – 5: Design
After that, we’ll design and develop a high-fidelity prototype to demonstrate your solution.
Goals
Shape a compelling concept with a clear value proposition
Align on what to prototype and why, based on success criteria
Prioritize features by value and feasibility to guide design
Week 4 – 5: Design
After that, we’ll design and develop a high-fidelity prototype to demonstrate your solution.
Goals
Shape a compelling concept with a clear value proposition
Align on what to prototype and why, based on success criteria
Prioritize features by value and feasibility to guide design
Week 4 – 5: Design
After that, we’ll design and develop a high-fidelity prototype to demonstrate your solution.
Goals
Shape a compelling concept with a clear value proposition
Align on what to prototype and why, based on success criteria
Prioritize features by value and feasibility to guide design
Week 6 – 7: Test
These weeks are focused on testing your prototype with real users to gather qualitative and quantitative feedback.
Goals
Build and share an interactive prototype with real users
Run structured user tests to validate desirability and usability
Track insights and metrics to inform final recommendations
Week 6 – 7: Test
These weeks are focused on testing your prototype with real users to gather qualitative and quantitative feedback.
Goals
Build and share an interactive prototype with real users
Run structured user tests to validate desirability and usability
Track insights and metrics to inform final recommendations
Week 6 – 7: Test
These weeks are focused on testing your prototype with real users to gather qualitative and quantitative feedback.
Goals
Build and share an interactive prototype with real users
Run structured user tests to validate desirability and usability
Track insights and metrics to inform final recommendations
Week 8: Recommend
To conclude, we’ll synthesize the results and provide a final recommendation: Go, Pivot, or No-Go.
Goals
Summarize what’s validated and where uncertainty remains
Deliver a go/pivot/no-go recommendation for next steps
Estimate potential ROI and reflect on team progress
Week 8: Recommend
To conclude, we’ll synthesize the results and provide a final recommendation: Go, Pivot, or No-Go.
Goals
Summarize what’s validated and where uncertainty remains
Deliver a go/pivot/no-go recommendation for next steps
Estimate potential ROI and reflect on team progress
Week 8: Recommend
To conclude, we’ll synthesize the results and provide a final recommendation: Go, Pivot, or No-Go.
Goals
Summarize what’s validated and where uncertainty remains
Deliver a go/pivot/no-go recommendation for next steps
Estimate potential ROI and reflect on team progress
What makes us different
The traditional path is slow and risky. Sequence Start isn't.
The traditional path is slow and risky. Sequence Start isn't.
The traditional path is slow and risky. Sequence Start isn't.
The typical way startups test product-market fit results in 18–36 months of burn. The Sequence Start Program builds a strong foundation for product-market fit in just eight weeks.
No equity dilution
Unlike accelerators or venture studios, we don’t take any equity. Your venture stays 100% in your hands.
Get answers fast
Our unique, structured approach is what gives you valuable results in 8 weeks with all the thoroughness of a year-long process.
One client at a time
Sequence Start is an exclusive service. This means we only work with one client at a time and you get the full attention of our expert team.
Track progress
Every step of Sequence Start is measured and tracked in order to give you data-backed clarity.
Bespoke service
Sequence Start doesn't only enhance the startup team's potential. It provides guidance to investors through deliverables such as the Strategic funding deck and Startup validation report.
No equity dilution
Unlike accelerators or venture studios, we don’t take any equity. Your venture stays 100% in your hands.
Get answers fast
Our unique, structured approach is what gives you valuable results in 8 weeks with all the thoroughness of a year-long process.
One client at a time
Sequence Start is an exclusive service. This means we only work with one client at a time and you get the full attention of our expert team.
Track progress
Every step of Sequence Start is measured and tracked in order to give you data-backed clarity.
Bespoke service
Sequence Start doesn't only enhance the startup team's potential. It provides guidance to investors through deliverables such as the Strategic funding deck and Startup validation report.
No equity dilution
Unlike accelerators or venture studios, we don’t take any equity. Your venture stays 100% in your hands.
Get answers fast
Our unique, structured approach is what gives you valuable results in 8 weeks with all the thoroughness of a year-long process.
One client at a time
Sequence Start is an exclusive service. This means we only work with one client at a time and you get the full attention of our expert team.
Track progress
Every step of Sequence Start is measured and tracked in order to give you data-backed clarity.
Bespoke service
Sequence Start doesn't only enhance the startup team's potential. It provides guidance to investors through deliverables such as the Strategic funding deck and Startup validation report.
What it costs
Upfront pricing. Zero equity.
Upfront pricing. Zero equity.
Upfront pricing. Zero equity.
Every journey starts with an Investor Strategy Call to assess your current situation, analyze your investment, and evaluate whether The Sequence Start Program is right for you.
Investor Strategy Call
Explore your options and take the first step toward Sequence Start.
€2,500*
excl. VAT
60 – 120 min. w/ Marcus Strömberg
Analysis of current situation
Strategic assessment for venture
*Deductible from total cost if you proceed with the full program.
Sequence Start Program
The eight-week program to validate a startup venture in the market.
€1,000,000
excl. VAT
Opportunity map
Figma prototype
Team benchmarking
Startup validation report
Strategic funding deck
Custom Sequence Start
For an urgent start date, unique timeline, or extended scope.
€2,000,000+
excl. VAT
Start instantly
Optional: 6-week sprint (requires immediate team + resource access)
Full NDA
Investor Strategy Call
Explore your options and take the first step toward Sequence Start.
€2,500*
excl. VAT
60 – 120 min. w/ Marcus Strömberg
Analysis of current situation
Strategic assessment for venture
*Deductible from total cost if you proceed with the full program.
Sequence Start Program
The eight-week program to validate a startup venture in the market.
€1,000,000
excl. VAT
Opportunity map
Figma prototype
Team benchmarking
Startup validation report
Strategic funding deck
Custom Sequence Start
For an urgent start date, unique timeline, or extended scope.
€2,000,000+
excl. VAT
Start instantly
Optional: 6-week sprint (requires immediate team + resource access)
Full NDA
Investor Strategy Call
Explore your options and take the first step toward Sequence Start.
€2,500*
excl. VAT
60 – 120 min. w/ Marcus Strömberg
Analysis of current situation
Strategic assessment for venture
*Deductible from total cost if you proceed with the full program.
Sequence Start Program
The eight-week program to validate a startup venture in the market.
€1,000,000
excl. VAT
Opportunity map
Figma prototype
Team benchmarking
Startup validation report
Strategic funding deck
Custom Sequence Start
For an urgent start date, unique timeline, or extended scope.
€2,000,000+
excl. VAT
Start instantly
Optional: 6-week sprint (requires immediate team + resource access)
Full NDA
FAQ
Questions you might be wondering.
Questions you might be wondering.
Questions you might be wondering.
Here are some of the most common questions investors and founders ask about The Sequence Start Program from Vectorscape.
“Why is this priced at €1M? That’s more than many pre-seed rounds.”
Most startups burn €1M – €2M over 18 – 36 months just to discover whether product-market fit even exists. The Sequence Start Program compresses that into 8 weeks to save investors time, burn, and opportunity cost. Just 18 months of saved burn at €150k/month equals €2.7M saved—more than 2.5x ROI on the program cost.
“What if the result is a No-Go? I still pay €1M.”
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“This is too fast. Can you really validate in 8 weeks?”
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“This feels like consulting repackaged. What makes this a ‘program’?”
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“Why would I pay for this when I already fund accelerators and incubators?”
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“What happens if you tell me it’s a No-Go but I believe in the idea anyway?”
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“How do I know your validation actually predicts success?”
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“I don’t want to risk signaling to the market that I don’t believe in my own portfolio. Could using this raise red flags?”
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“Can I use this for internal corporate projects or just startups?”
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“Why is this priced at €1M? That’s more than many pre-seed rounds.”
Most startups burn €1M – €2M over 18 – 36 months just to discover whether product-market fit even exists. The Sequence Start Program compresses that into 8 weeks to save investors time, burn, and opportunity cost. Just 18 months of saved burn at €150k/month equals €2.7M saved—more than 2.5x ROI on the program cost.
“What if the result is a No-Go? I still pay €1M.”
Sample text
“This is too fast. Can you really validate in 8 weeks?”
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“This feels like consulting repackaged. What makes this a ‘program’?”
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“Why would I pay for this when I already fund accelerators and incubators?”
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“What happens if you tell me it’s a No-Go but I believe in the idea anyway?”
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“How do I know your validation actually predicts success?”
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“I don’t want to risk signaling to the market that I don’t believe in my own portfolio. Could using this raise red flags?”
Sample text
“Can I use this for internal corporate projects or just startups?”
Sample text
“Why is this priced at €1M? That’s more than many pre-seed rounds.”
Most startups burn €1M – €2M over 18 – 36 months just to discover whether product-market fit even exists. The Sequence Start Program compresses that into 8 weeks to save investors time, burn, and opportunity cost. Just 18 months of saved burn at €150k/month equals €2.7M saved—more than 2.5x ROI on the program cost.
“What if the result is a No-Go? I still pay €1M.”
Sample text
“This is too fast. Can you really validate in 8 weeks?”
Sample text
“This feels like consulting repackaged. What makes this a ‘program’?”
Sample text
“Why would I pay for this when I already fund accelerators and incubators?”
Sample text
“What happens if you tell me it’s a No-Go but I believe in the idea anyway?”
Sample text
“How do I know your validation actually predicts success?”
Sample text
“I don’t want to risk signaling to the market that I don’t believe in my own portfolio. Could using this raise red flags?”
Sample text
“Can I use this for internal corporate projects or just startups?”
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Take your first step toward The Sequence Start Program.
Take your first step toward The Sequence Start Program.
Let's kick off our strategic partnership with an Investor Strategy Call. During the two-hour session (€2,500), we'll analyze your current situation and determine if The Sequence Start Program is right for you.
Let's kick off our strategic partnership with an Investor Strategy Call. During the two-hour session (€2,500), we'll analyze your current situation and determine if The Sequence Start Program is right for you.