Venture Dock | US Market Access Program

The Crossing

One program. Three moves that change everything.

Most programs teach. Venture Dock walks you across, from home market to a US launch that investors show up for.

01

Prepare

VCs and corporates make you US-ready

Operators who've built and funded US companies pressure-test your ICP, pricing, GTM motion and pitch, until they hold up in front of real American buyers.

02

Launch

Go live with a network, not a cold start

You enter the US with warm introductions, a credible Silicon Valley network, and the confidence that your playbook already works, because it was validated before you landed.

03

Showcase

Demo Day, we bring the investors to you

On Demo Day we invite a curated room of VCs, angels, operators and ecosystem partners to watch you pitch. You stop chasing investors. They come to look.

Why Venture Dock

Three months to compress three years of guesswork.

Most founders burn 18 months and a small fortune learning the US market the hard way: wrong ICP, mispriced, over-hired, out of runway. We get you there in 12 weeks, with a stronger network and the confidence to launch without setting money on fire.

Save time

12 weeks, not 18 months

Skip the slow, expensive trial-and-error. A structured path gets you launch-ready in a single quarter.

Save money

Avoid six-figure mistakes

The cost of learning the US in-market (wrong hires, wrong pricing, wasted GTM spend) dwarfs the program fee.

Launch with confidence

A validated playbook

You move on a plan that operators and investors have already stress-tested, not a hopeful guess.

Stronger network

Doors that open

VCs, corporates, operators and a founder peer group: a network that keeps compounding after the program ends.

Perk Partners

Up to

$200K

In credits, before you even land.

The moment you join, your perk stack unlocks: cloud infrastructure, AI tools, banking, legal setup and go-to-market software. Real runway you can deploy from home, months before you set foot in the US.

Cloud, AI and infrastructure4 partners · up to $100K in credits

OpenAI

Redeem $10K in API credits, a Tier 5 account upgrade, 3 months of ChatGPT Business (10 seats), priority support, and direct access to the OpenAI team.

Google Cloud

Up to $100K in Google Cloud credits.

Backblaze

Get up to $100,000 in storage credits, direct technical support, and pricing that still makes sense after the credits run out.

IBM

Cloud credits, plus access to IBM sessions and technical experts.

Banking and payments1 partner · credits to offset fees

Stripe

$1,500 in credits to offset fees across Stripe Payments, Connect, Billing, and more.

HR and recruiting1 partner · setup fee waived

TriNet

Waived setup fee, plus additional onboarding benefits.

Software and go-to-market5 partners · up to 90% off

HubSpot

Exclusive HubSpot for Startups discounts, up to 90% off in Year 1 depending on funding stage, with tiered benefits for startups under $2M raised, over $2M raised, and entrepreneurial organizations.

Notion

6 months of new Notion Business plans, with Notion AI included, free to try in full.

DevRev

12 months free, plus up to $10K in credits.

Zendesk

6 months of free access to the Zendesk Suite and Sales CRM.

DocSend

Up to 90% off.

Redemption links and partner introductions are shared with founders after acceptance. Individual partner eligibility requirements apply, and the exact partner stack is finalized per cohort.

Soft Landing

A US address and a community, at home-country prices.

You don't need to spend like a US company to look and operate like one. Venture Dock gives you the presence and the people from day one.

US virtual office address

A credible US business presence for your customers, investors and incorporation, without the overhead of a US office. Show up as a US company from the first email.

Priced for where you are today

A community that's already there

Step into a ready-made network of cohort peers, alumni who've gone ahead of you, and mentors around you, warm from your very first session, not something you build alone.

Included from day one

The 12 Weeks

Six working sessions. One US-ready company.

Every session is practical and founder-focused, with a real deliverable you apply straight to your business. Two weeks between each, time to do the work, not just watch.

01 · WEEK 2Foundations

US Market Reality Check and Readiness

Diagnose where you stand today in plain language, and pinpoint the single biggest gap between here and US-ready.

02 · WEEK 4Customers

ICP, Positioning and Messaging

Define a razor-sharp Ideal Customer Profile and build positioning that lands with US buyers.

03 · WEEK 6Execution

US GTM and Sales Motion

Pick your primary channel and build a 90-day plan with the metrics that prove the engine works.

04 · WEEK 8Infrastructure

Legal, Entity and Operational Readiness

Make the right entity, tax, IP and contract decisions for your stage, and when a US presence makes sense.

05 · WEEK 10Traction

Sales, Procurement, Pilots and Partnerships

Navigate procurement and security review, and structure pilots that convert into contracts.

06 · WEEK 12Investors

Fundraising and Demo Day Readiness

Know your metrics cold, build your outreach strategy and rehearse a 5-minute pitch that converts.

Demo Day, investor showcase

Week 12 · Each founder pitches 5 minutes to a curated audience of US investors, angels, operators and ecosystem partners, invited for you.

What You Walk Away With

You leave with assets, not just notes.

By the end, you hold practical tools you can use immediately with customers, partners and investors.

1

US Market Readiness Scorecard

A clear view of where you stand and what to fix before entering.

2

ICP and Positioning Statement

A sharp target buyer, use case, urgency and differentiated position.

3

90-Day US GTM Plan

A focused roadmap for your first US moves: channels, outreach, metrics.

4

Legal and Ops Checklist

Entity, contracts, compliance, IP, tax and onboarding readiness.

5

Pilot and Procurement Plan

A structured way to design pilots and convert early conversations.

6

Investor One-Pager and Pitch

A refined narrative, one-pager and 5-minute Demo Day pitch.

Fit Check

Built for global founders ready to enter the US.

Each cohort is capped at 20 founders to keep it focused and hands-on. Here's who thrives here.

Great fit

B2B SaaS, enterprise tech, AI, cybersecurity, deeptech or tech-enabled
Early revenue, paying customers, pilots or strong validation
Targeting the US as a primary or expansion market
Founder or senior decision-maker leading US expansion
Committed to attending and applying the work
Open to feedback on ICP, GTM, pitch and pricing

Not ready yet

Idea stage with no customer validation
Pure B2C consumer products outside our focus
Looking only for passive content, not application
Already operating primarily in the US
Attending without authority over GTM or expansion decisions

Investment

One seat. Two founders. Everything included.

Between the perk credits and the mistakes you won't make, the program pays for itself before Demo Day. It's less than the cost of a single week with a US market consultant, with a network and a Demo Day on top.

↳ Up to $200K in credits included · ≤20 seats per cohort · rolling admissions

Startup seat

$2,000 / startup

Access for up to two team members from the same company.

6 live 90-minute virtual sessions
Access for up to 2 team members
Founder Workbook and frameworks
All session decks and templates
Async support between sessions
Investor Demo Day participation
Up to $200K in perk-partner credits
US virtual office address and community
Alumni network access

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Ecosystem

Backed by an ecosystem that opens doors.

Investors, accelerators, corporates and service partners who help our founders land, launch and raise.

From The Cohorts

Founders who've already made the crossing.

Moments from past cohorts: sessions, Demo Days and the community that keeps going long after.

FAQ

Common questions before you apply.

What timezone are sessions held in?

Sessions are typically scheduled in Pacific Time, chosen to support participation across multiple regions. Final timings are shared before the cohort begins.

Do I need to be incorporated in the US already?

No. A dedicated session helps you understand entity options, legal readiness and exactly when it makes sense to set up a US presence.

How much time per week does this require?

Around 2 to 3 hours per week, including live sessions, homework, and applying the frameworks to your business.

What happens if I miss a session?

Sessions are recorded where possible and materials are shared, but attending live gets you the full value of mentor feedback and peer discussion.

Is Demo Day only for investors?

Demo Day introduces you to a curated audience of investors, angels, operators and ecosystem partners we invite for the cohort.

Are the perk credits really included?

Yes. Perk-partner credits unlock when you join, so you can start deploying value from home before you land. The exact stack is finalized per cohort and reaches up to $200,000 in total value.

When is the application deadline?

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the cohort fills. With seats capped at 20, early applications are strongly encouraged.

Will Venture Dock make introductions in the US?

You get access to relevant mentors, operators, investors and ecosystem partners. Introductions are facilitated where there's a clear fit, though outcomes aren't guaranteed.

The Next Cohort Is Filling

Land in the US already known, already backed, already moving.

Seats are capped at 20 to keep every cohort focused and high-value. Apply now to hold your place.

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◇ Rolling admissions · ≤20 seats · up to $200K in perks