Kraft Launchpad

U.S. Market Accelerator for European Tech Scale-Ups

250%

annually

Average growth in U.S. market

28%

annually

Increase in U.S.-driven revenue
Some of the companies we helped grow
What we deliver

What we Deliver

Capital & Fundraising Support

Gain access to top-tier U.S. venture capital firms, pitch coaching by seasoned American investors, and introductions to strategic funding partners. Join exclusive investor roadshows and showcase opportunities, including CES Las Vegas.

U.S. Market Entry & Strategy

Develop a customized go-to-market plan that covers competitive landscape analysis, pricing strategy, customer segmentation, and an actionable 12-month U.S. expansion roadmap designed to reduce risk and maximize traction.

Business Development & Strategic Partnerships

Tap into Kraft’s cross-Atlantic network of corporate partners, potential customers, and decision-makers. Benefit from tailored lead generation, business development support, and guidance in building strong U.S. market presence.

Legal, Operations & Government Relations

Ensure smooth U.S. market operations with full support on entity setup, compliance, and regulatory matters — plus direct guidance on leveraging public programs and government-backed incentives in both the U.S. and Nordics.

Sales Enablement & Talent Acquisition

Accelerate sales with market-specific playbooks, U.S. buyer personas, and high-performing sales strategies. Access vetted local recruiters to hire key commercial talent for scaling in the American market.

AI-Powered Marketing & Automation Solutions

Implement AI-powered marketing campaigns tailored for U.S. audiences. Leverage automation tools for customer acquisition, email sequencing, lead scoring, and predictive analytics to drive efficient and scalable growth.

Our Services

How can we help

We customize every program for each European scale-up, offering access to industry-specific advisors, investors, and market entry experts. Our clients span industries such as SaaS, AI, CleanTech, HealthTech, FinTech, and Industrial Tech.

Sales, Marketing & AI Growth

Network & Business Development

Capital & Funding Access

U.S. Market Entry & Strategy

Our Business Impact
70%

Participants accelerate U.S. market entry timelines by at least 6 months.

65%

Reduce U.S. operational risk with comprehensive legal and compliance support.

78%

Achieve first U.S. customer or partner within the program duration.

Pricing

Our Packages

$3000/mth

Trailhead

For early-stage
expansion groundwork
  • U.S. entity setup & compliance guidance

  • 1 strategy workshop + GTM roadmap

  • 1 investor meeting per quarter (4/year)

  • Light BD intros (1/quarter)

  • Monthly legal & ops office hours

  • Knowledge base & partner perks

$6000/mth

Basecamp

For growing traction and preparing for U.S. scale
  • Monthly curated investor meetings (12/year)

  • Quarterly pitch feedback & deck reviews

  • Monthly BD matchmaking

  • Sales playbook + access to sales tools

  • 1 outbound sales campaign/quarter

  • Access to Mavon.ai sales automation

  • 1 U.S. growth advisor session/month

$10000/mth

Summit

For full-scale
U.S. expansion
  • Dedicated account manager (1:1 check-ins)

  • Support for U.S. sales hiring & interviews

  • Custom investor tour: 2 pitch days + dinners

  • 2 custom BD sourcing projects/year

  • 1 fractional U.S.-based BDR

  • Premium visibility: Events + ATA/CES Showcase

Your Time is Valuable.
We Make Every Second Count.

Who can Join

Join our Kraft Launchpad

Early-Stage Startups with Global Ambitions

If you’re a non-US tech startup or scaleup with a validated idea or MVP, the Kraft Launchpad is designed to help you enter and grow in the U.S. market. Ideal for founders focused on AI, SaaS, and digital innovation.

Founders Ready for U.S. Expansion

Companies with traction in Europe and a clear go-to-market strategy for the U.S. can leverage mentorship, network access, and funding support through the Kraft Launchpad.

Not the
Right Fit If…

You’re a solo founder without a product, not formally registered, or not interested in international expansion. Kraft Launchpad is tailored for market-ready teams with scalable potential.

Our blog

Insights & Strategies. Your Guide to U.S. Market Success.

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