We are selective by design
We work with a limited number of projects each year, focusing on cases where the technology, timing and risk profile justify the effort.
WHY FOUNDERS CHOOSE SILICON CAPITAL
Transparency First
Before any engagement, we assess whether your project and timing make sense. If we believe the chances are low, we say so upfront.
Senior-led, hands-on execution
Lead by a former EIC judge. Your project is executed by senior experts. No outsourcing, no junior hand-offs, no black-box delivery.
Focused on the EIC
We specialise in the EIC Accelerator, the main European funding programme for deep-tech companies. This is where we concentrate our work and expertise.
140+
Companies evaluated as EIC judges
25+
Clients since 2025
146M€
Total investment achieved since 2025
EIC Funding Pathways
EIC TRANSITION
For deep tech technologies emerging from EU-funded research that need to become a credible business case.
- TRL 3 as entry point targeting TRL 5–6
- Grant up to EUR 2.5M
- No equity component.
EIC ACCELERATOR
For deep tech startups with validated technology that need to scale to market
- Minimum TRL 5 completed in practice TRL 6
- Grant up to EUR 2.5M
- Equity investment from EUR 1M to EUR 10M
EIC STEP SCALE-UP
For deep tech scale ups in strategic European technologies preparing major funding rounds
- Advanced scale up stage beyond Accelerator
- Equity only
- EIC investment between EUR 10M and EUR 30M
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Recent Funding Success Stories
deeploy
AI governance and deployment platform enabling organisations to scale machine learning systems responsibly.
mediterranean algae
Biotechnology company transforming Mediterranean algae into sustainable high-value industrial and consumer ingredients.
bisari Agroinnovation
Agri-tech company developing innovative solutions to improve efficiency and sustainability in modern agriculture.
orga ai
Multimodal AI platform powering real-time conversational agents that can see, hear and speak.
eyesynth
AI-powered sensory glasses that convert the 3D environment into sound, increasing independence for blind people.
Latest Publications.
For the EIC, 10 Pilot Logos Can Still Be Weaker Than 1 Proper Validation Case
A list of impressive pilot partners does not prove your technology is ready. For an EIC Technical Expert, the real question is much harder: what did those pilots actually validate? I see companies treating…
How to spot a great consultant vs a dangerous one in EIC
Before Hiring an EIC Consultant, Ask One Question: Do They Reduce Risk or Just Sell Confidence? In EIC Accelerator, choosing the wrong consultant is expensive. Not only because of the fee, but because a weak…
In the EIC Accelerator, Full Stage Is Not a Longer Proposal. It Is a Different Burden of Proof.
A Short Proposal can succeed because the opportunity is credible enough to deserve deeper evaluation. At Full Stage, that is no longer enough. The question changes from: “Could this be a strong EIC case?” to:…
For the EIC, More Features Do Not Make a Stronger Value Proposition
Across EIC Accelerator proposal work, one pattern appears again and again: technically impressive companies [...]
EIC STEP Scale Up: submitting early only helps if your €50–150M round is already ready
STEP Scale Up can look like a timing game. In practice, [...]
EIC STEP Scale Up Starts Before You Apply: You Need Investor Conviction First
One of the biggest misconceptions about EIC STEP Scale Up is treating the [...]