RED Group Capital launches Growth Program 2026: up to €100,000 investment for high-potential companies

Up to 3 companies will have the opportunity to receive an investment of up to €100,000 in exchange for equity after a two-month business development programme. Applications are open until 15 November 2026.

Every business reaches a point where the next step takes more than a good idea and hard work. It takes a clear strategy, the right people, processes that work — and sometimes capital to accelerate growth.

For companies ready to take that next step, RED Group Capital is launching the Growth Program. The programme is aimed at entrepreneurs with a real product or service who want to grow their business, overcome specific challenges and prepare for the next stage of growth.

Alongside hands-on work with experienced specialists, participants also have the opportunity to attract an investment of up to €100,000 in exchange for equity. After the programme ends, up to 3 companies may be selected for investment.

At a glance

• What: a two-month Growth Program with workshops, mentoring and one-to-one consulting.
• Who it is for: registered companies with at least 12 months of real activity and a real product, service, MVP or working prototype.
• After the programme: up to 3 companies may receive an investment of up to €100,000 for equity.
• Application deadline: 15 November 2026.

Apply for the RED Group Capital Growth Program

A practical programme built around real business needs

The Growth Program runs for two months and focuses on the specific challenges each company faces. Instead of generic lectures and general business advice, participants work on the questions that matter most for their own growth.

Depending on what the company needs, the work can cover:

• Marketing and customer acquisition: improving marketing strategy, positioning and growth channels.
• Sales and business development: optimising sales processes and finding new opportunities for growth.
• Finance and key metrics: a better understanding of financial results, profitability and the metrics that drive the business.
• Business model and strategy: assessing the current model and planning the next stages of development.
• PR and communications: building recognition and communicating more effectively with customers and partners.
• Technology, AI and automation: identifying opportunities to optimise and work more efficiently.
• HR and team building: developing the organisational structure, attracting talent and improving management.
• Process optimisation: finding the bottlenecks and putting more efficient ways of working in place.

The programme combines practical workshops, personal mentoring, one-to-one consulting and work with experts across different fields.

The goal is for every company to leave the programme with a clearer direction, concrete priorities and practical steps it can apply straight away.

Who is the Growth Program for?

RED Group Capital is looking for companies that have moved beyond the idea stage and have a foundation to build on.

To apply, companies need to meet the following basic criteria:

• Be a registered legal entity with at least 12 months of real activity.
• Have a real product, service, minimum viable product (MVP) or working prototype.
• Have at least one founder working full-time on the business.
• Have a team ready to take an active part in the programme and apply what they learn.

Applications are open to companies from any industry. There is no restriction to a specific sector, because growth potential is not determined by the industry a business operates in alone.

How companies will be selected

The selection looks at the team and the founders’ commitment, the potential of the product or service, the market and the customers, the results achieved so far and the opportunities for future growth.

Revenue and customers are an advantage, but every application is reviewed as a whole. Both what has been built so far and the company’s potential to grow successfully matter.

An investment opportunity of up to €100,000

For some companies, the next stage of development calls not only for expertise and a better strategy, but also for additional capital.

That is why the Growth Program also includes an investment opportunity from RED Group Capital. Once the programme ends, the participating companies, their progress and their long-term potential will be assessed. Up to 3 companies may receive an investment of up to €100,000 in exchange for equity.

Each investment decision is made individually and takes into account the potential of the business, the quality and commitment of the team, the results achieved, the sustainability of the business model and the opportunity for a long-term partnership.

Taking part in the programme does not guarantee an investment. The specific terms are agreed individually with each selected company.

For RED Group Capital, investing is a way to build partnerships with entrepreneurs who have the ambition and the potential to grow a sustainable business.

Why apply

The Growth Program is a chance to look at your business from a different perspective, identify the areas with the greatest potential for improvement and work on them with the support of people who have practical experience.

It suits entrepreneurs who are not simply looking for advice, but are ready to make decisions, test new approaches and work actively towards better results.

The investment opportunity adds a further perspective for companies that demonstrate growth potential and the basis for a successful long-term partnership with RED Group Capital.

Apply by 15 November 2026

If you run a company with a real product or service and believe you are ready for the next stage of its development, the Growth Program may be the right opportunity for you.

Present your business, share the challenges you are facing and show where you want to take it. The application form is split into short steps, and your answers are kept while you fill it in.

Up to 3 companies will have the opportunity to receive an investment of up to €100,000 in exchange for equity. The next step in your company’s growth can start here.