Dal Growth Programme

Series A preparation for revenue-generating startups

Dal Growth Programme

A 16-week growth, enterprise sales and investor access programme for startups with recurring monthly revenue.

Free, no equity

Dal is for startups that have earned their first revenue and want to scale growth. The programme makes no investment and takes no equity. Instead it focuses on helping you read your growth metrics the way an investor does and meet the right funds.

Scope

  • Enterprise sales: reaching the decision maker, pilot design, contract negotiation
  • Unit economics: CAC, LTV, payback period and net revenue retention
  • Hiring the first executive team and designing the option pool
  • Series A data room preparation
  • Introductions to up to 15 investors through one-to-one meetings

Eligibility

Startups with monthly recurring revenue (MRR) of at least 150,000 TRY over the last three months, or annual revenue of 3,000,000 TRY, can apply. A team of at least five employees is expected.

Results

About 60% of Dal alumni closed a new investment round within 12 months of the programme. This figure reflects past cohorts and the same result cannot be guaranteed in the future.

Scope of service

  • 16 weeks, no equity taken
  • Enterprise sales and unit economics workshops
  • One-to-one introductions to up to 15 investors
  • Series A data room preparation

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Frequently asked questions

Who can apply?
Any team solving a technology-based problem with at least one full-time founder can apply. Tohum expects an idea or prototype, Filiz a working MVP and Dal recurring revenue. Incorporation is not required to apply; a company must be formed for the Filiz investment.
How much equity do you take in the Filiz programme?
We take about 7% equity for the 3,000,000 TRY investment, paid in two tranches. No equity is taken in the Tohum and Dal programmes. Details are published on the Programme Model page.
Is there an application fee?
No. The application and the panel interview are free. Desks and mentor support are also free for programme participants.
When are applications concluded?
First screening is concluded within 10 working days. Shortlisted teams are invited to a panel interview; the final decision is communicated within 5 working days after the interview.
Do I have to move to Ankara to join the programme?
No. The weekly bootcamps and mentor sessions are held both in person and online. However, we expect at least one founder to be present at Demo Day and the monthly community meetings. You can also use our Istanbul, Izmir and Eskişehir touchpoints.
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