Technology shapes democracy itself.
‍Without control over digital infrastructure, nations cannot protect citizens' privacy, secure free elections, or make independent decisions free from foreign influence. Countries that lack technological independence cannot innovate, compete economically, or shape their own futures—they become dependent on concentrated tech powers that may not share their values.

‍Europe has the talent to lead.
With over 25% of global STEM graduates, 43% of the world's patents, leading tech universities like Cambridge, ETH Zurich, and TU Munich, and a long-term collaborative approach, Europe can fuel tech sovereignty not just for itself, but for nations across the globe.

‍Power is dangerously concentrated.
The US controls 75% of global computing power—the supercomputers, data centers, and AI infrastructure that power everything from scientific research to national security systems. Six trillion-dollar companies dominate the landscape. Meanwhile, China's AI industry is projected to reach $1.4 trillion by 2030. This concentration threatens everyone: Europe faces €3.2 trillion in losses by 2030, while developing regions with only 3% of global patent output face even greater vulnerability.

‍Critical capabilities are at stake.
Countries worldwide need sovereignty in cybersecurity, AI, quantum computing, health technologies, energy transition, and defense tech. Nations without sovereign AI capabilities risk losing control over critical infrastructure and democratic processes. Those lacking quantum computing readiness face vulnerabilities in encryption and national security. Countries dependent on foreign health technologies struggle to provide affordable care to aging populations. And those without energy transition capabilities remain vulnerable to supply chain disruptions and climate shocks.

‍"US VCs have slashed European investments by 40% since 2021, creating a dangerous vacuum. Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions make clear that nations can no longer depend on concentrated tech powers."‍

Europe has exceptional talent density.
Europe produces 4.7 million STEM professionals—54% more per capita than the US—and accounts for 26.6% of all global STEM graduates. The continent generates 43% of global patent applications, demonstrating world-class innovation capability. European engineers have already built the technology powering global innovations—from ARM to ASML to Nordic semiconductors.

‍We have world-leading research infrastructure.
Europe hosts premier research institutions like University of Cambridge, ETH Zurich, King's College London, and Technical University Munich, producing breakthrough innovations in quantum computing, aviation, nanomaterials, and other critical sectors.

‍The founder potential remains untapped.
Unlike Silicon Valley, European founders rarely reinvest their expertise and capital across borders. Successful founders typically give back only locally, creating isolated innovation pockets rather than a unified ecosystem. This represents a massive opportunity—when accomplished founders systematically mentor and co-invest with emerging entrepreneurs across the continent, combining Czech cybersecurity expertise with French AI capabilities, German industrial precision, and British inventiveness, Europe can create solutions that provide technological sovereignty to nations worldwide.
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‍Diverse markets built to scale.
With 700 million consumers across diverse markets, Europe offers both scale and complexity that prepares companies for global expansion. This fragmentation, often seen as a weakness, becomes a strength when founders learn to navigate it with guidance from those who've succeeded before.

Europe has the talent and innovation—what we need is better connection of expertise, capital, and knowledge across borders. Europe has what it takes to build the next global Tech Champions.

By uniting accomplished founders who can share unique know-how, co-invest, and share cross-border scaling experience, Europe can transform its hidden strengths into the next generation of tech champions serving global tech independence."

A Coalition of Capital and Expertise
‍We're building an early-stage capital and community platform—a mission-driven VC fund combined with a vibrant founder network, open for ecosystem-wide collaboration. We've assembled a coalition of 100+ successful European tech founders spanning 26 countries with €27 billion in combined company valuations and 7 unicorns. Our ambition is to reach 1000 members within two years. These accomplished founders invest their expertise, time, and capital to help the next generation build solutions that provide technological independence to countries across the globe.

‍Pioneers and Domain Experts Leading the Way
‍Our Founders Force includes pioneers like Laurent Philonenko (Cisco, Asana), Richard Valtr (Mews), Florian Seibel (Quantum Systems), Alissa Hsu Lynch (The Honest Company), and Michal Pechoucek (Avast/Gen), alongside leading experts across critical domains:

‍Deeptech specialists like Alexander Glätzle (planqc);

‍Enterprise AI veterans including David Pavlik (Rohlik), Sebastian Borget (The Sandbox), Max Hasler (Konux), and Maximilian Schmidt (KINEXON);

‍Sustainable tech leaders such as Liina Laas (The Better Fund), Vlad Lata (Avi Medical), Joshin Raghubar (iKineo Ventures), Louise-Marie Véron (Board Project), and Claudiu Hidas (Munevo); and

‍Dual use and defense experts including Tariq Krim (Cybernetica) and Erlend Andreas Gjære (Secure Practice), among many others.

‍Active Value Creation Model
‍The European Founders Force provides expert feedback within 72 hours upon discovery of new promising tech founders; provides intensive six-month structured support via its Kick-Off Unit to connect supported companies with the precise expertise they need; facilitates knowledge exchange and resource sharing through quarterly European Founder Board sessions held across London, Cambridge, Munich, Berlin, Paris, and Prague; and leverages its AI-powered operations platform to systematically match startup founders with the most relevant Founders Force members for mentoring and scaling expertise.

"While programs like Horizon Europe's €95 billion move at bureaucratic speed, markets evolve daily. We cannot afford to wait for permission when Europe's technological independence hangs in the balance."

The responsibility falls on us—the founders, operators, and investors who understand execution speed in competitive markets. Europe's deep tech startups increasingly attract global interest, yet each acquisition represents a choice: build independent champions or become part of other ecosystems.Europe has everything it needs: talented founders, world-class researchers, and accomplished entrepreneurs ready to help. What's missing is unity and action. This is about experienced founders stepping up to mentor and invest in the next generation now—building the tech champions that will secure technological independence for nations worldwide.

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Join the European Founders Force
‍Invest your expertise and capital to build Europe's next tech champions.

‍Who we're looking for:
Proven track record: Built, scaled, or exited a tech company
‍Domain expertise: Deep knowledge in DeepTech, MedTech, AI, Cybersecurity, or Sustainable Tech
‍Cross-border experience: Successfully navigated multiple markets
‍Commitment: 5+ hours annually mentoring + co-investment capital
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‍What you'll do:
‍Co-invest in vetted opportunities or become a Limited Partner
Mentor founders building sovereignty-enabling solutions
Share networks to help companies scale across borders
Connect brilliant minds working on technological independence

‍What you'll get:
‍Curated co-investment opportunities (pre-seed to seed)
Elite network: 100+ founders across 26 countries, €27bn valuations
Optimized mentorship matching via AI platform
Learning through Quarterly European Founder Board sessions

‍→ Join us in enabling technological sovereignty—one startup at a time.