Why 75% of VC-Backed Ventures Fail.

Execution is broken. Not ambition.

Execution Gaps

Wrong actions.
Wrong timing. No velocity.

Power Law Is Broken

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Unicorn-chasing kills more than it creates.

Unbalanced Relationship

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Capital without responsibility is entitlement.

The Big Idea: Fix the Scaling System.

Execution as Capability.

Execution with Precision, Speed, and Impact. 

A combination of frameworks, timing, skills, and decision logic. A strategic asset — one you can build, measure, and scale.

Raise the Average.

Help more companies reach their true potential.

Shift the portfolio curve by giving each company what it needs to succeed — with smarter capital, stronger support, and fewer bets left to chance.

Own Each Outcome.

If you're on the cap table, you're in the arena.

Aligned outcomes, complementary roles, shared ownership, and true partnerships. Build together. Win together. Own the outcome — together.

ScalingX exists to fix all three — in one integrated ecosystem.

An ecosystem for founders and investors scaling smarter.

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Rebels

Tools, insights, and access for operators and portfolio value creators

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Hypergrowth

Embedded execution and value creation services to scale smarter and faster

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Ventures

Capital with built-in enablement to grow faster and scale smarter 

Current Hot Topics.

Book coming soon

"Fix Growth.
Scale Smarter."

The execution-first playbook for founders and funders.

  • Pinpoint what’s really blocking scale—before it erodes growth or valuation
  • Apply proven interventions to accelerate revenue, operations, and enterprise value
  • Turn strategy into execution & impact—across teams, portfolios, and boardrooms

Targeted Scaling Program 

Exit-Readiness of
a B2B SaaS

Scaling a growth-stage venture to full investor readiness—fast.

  • Sharpened KPI systems, governance, and financials to withstand exit-level scrutiny
  • Closed execution gaps across GTM, leadership, and ops that burned valuation
  • Aligned board, execs, and growth plan to accelerate timing and boost exit multiple

Now raising

ScalingX Ventures I — Micro-Fund Launch

Investing in ventures that democratize technology and scale with precision.

  • Backing startups empowering people and businesses through tech, not complexity

  • Focused on LCNC, AI, and execution-led growth—not hype, not headcount
  • Operator-led value creation in every dealHigher IRR through enablement

Real Results, Fast.

  • +€13.6M revenue, +33% EBITDA
    → Pricing and product simplification

  • +58% SQLs, +45.6% new customers
    → Partner channel transformation

  • From €1.3M → €13.7M in 2 years
    → GTM architecture shift

  • Execution speed = COMPOUNDING GROWTH

  • Strategic clarity = EFFICIENT SCALING

  • Framework + focus = REAL TRACTION

Trusted by Investors & Founders—Validated by Measurable Impact.

REVENUE ACCELERATION

25x

  • Resulted in New Business (ARR),
    ARR Growth, Increased Sales Velocity, Higher Win Rate, Higher ACV, Lower CAC, Higher Pipeline Coverage.

    i.e.: Microsoft Surface, Lexware, Sage, Umantis, Semigator.

SUSTAINABLE GROWTH

44x

  • Resulted in Increased ARR Growth Rate, Increased NRR, Market Share Growth, New ARR in New Segments/ Markets/ Countries, Faster Time-to-Market.

    i.e.: smapOne, XING e-Recruiting, LSL, Hubert Burda Media, Swarovski.

SCALING OPERATIONS

42x

  • Resulted in Rule of 40, Better LTV/CAC Ratio, Increased Sales Efficiency (Magic Number), Increased Productivity (ARR/FTE), Capital Efficiency (EBITDA).

    i.e.: local.ch, SBB E-Business, Haufe Group, KSTA, REALTECH.

VALUATION GROWTH

30x

  • Resulted in a Better Multiple, Increased EBITDA, Higher Operating Cash Flow Margin, Revenue/Employee, Board & Investor Confidence, Lower Burn Rate.

    i.e.: KODE®, CarSmart, BWK Group, DBA, START.

If You’re Ready to Scale Smarter — We're Built For You.

  • If you’re seeking systemic, repeatable value creation to deliver outstanding returns:


    ✅ Drive repeatable returns
    → Without wasting capital on misaligned execution

    Scale your portfolio with confidence → Without relying on unicorn luck or passive boards

    Support your companies at the right time → Without building a costly in-house ops team


    By: 
    1. Value Creation Mandates:
    For company or fund portfolios to raise average IRR and deliver outstanding returns.

    2. Execution Projects:
    For specific portfolio companies to fix underperformance and unlock growth.

    3. Board or Investor Advisory Mandates:
    For strategic oversight and execution alignment from the investor side.

    4. Operator Enablement Programs:
    For internal value creation teams to assess, diagnose, and improve scaling execution.

    5. Micro Fund with Embedded Execution:
    For investing with hands-on support to reduce loss rates and increase portfolio value.

  • If you know where you’re stuck and want to scale faster and execute with precision, speed, and impact:


    Scale faster with precision and impact
    → Without burning out or losing control

    Fix monetization, GTM, or ops → Without relying on vague advice or big consultancies

    Get real help from operators → Without hiring too late or too wrong


    By:
    1. Execution Sprints or Programs:
    For solving critical scaling problems and accelerating growth.

    2. Board Mandates:
    For having a strategic execution voice in governance and investor alignment.

    3. Fractional or Interim CxO Role:
    For plugging high-impact leadership into key execution gaps.

    4. Execution Toolkit
    (GPT, Scorecard, Playbooks):

    For diagnosing scaling issues and making better decisions faster. Build that execution muscle!

    5. Smart Capital with Built-in Support:
    For funding that comes with operational firepower to scale.

  • If you have a mandate — and want to turn your venture into a growth-engine:


    Operate with startup-grade speed
    → Without falling into enterprise theater

    Build execution capability in your teams → Without endless slide decks or slow cycles

    Launch & grow internal ventures → Without reinventing the wheel or missing impact targets


    By:
    1. Execution Framework Implementations:
    For internal ventures to work with startup-grade speed and clarity.

    2. Short-Term Execution Sprints:
    For fixing bottlenecks in GTM, monetization, or operations.

    3. Fractional Leadership / GM Role:
    For adding real operators where the internal team lacks experience.

    4. Steering or Governance Advisory Roles:
    For aligning internal venture strategy with execution realities.

    5. Capability-Building Tools and Programs:
    For upskilling teams and installing repeatable execution systems.



  • Michel Lason from ScalingX Hypergrowth used his experience from startups and scale-ups to guide us through a highly effective strategy process. The project was inspiring, challenging and structured - the result: a clear vision 2030, a resilient roadmap and concrete MOALs for 2025. Unreserved recommendation!
  • We would like to thank Michel Lason and his team for their intelligent and structured approach to evaluating the growth area. The integrative approach helped us to implement the findings effectively.
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