A partnership program for founders building what matters next.
Scharfe partners with a small number of ambitious technology startups each cycle. Selected teams receive a custom concept video — a short, original preview of how we'd tell their product story.
Priority for YC. Open to every serious startup.
- Verified Y Combinator startups receive priority review.
- Startups outside YC are equally welcome to apply.
- Every application is read carefully by our internal team.
- Priority review for YC
- Open to all tech startups
- Intentionally limited capacity
- Custom 6–10s concept video
Four steps. No noise.
Apply
Submit the short application. Takes under three minutes.
Review
Our team evaluates fit. YC-backed teams are verified and prioritized.
Kickoff
A short call to align on angle, tone and product story.
Delivery
You receive a 6–10 second concept video within 2–3 weeks.
Founders we most want to work with.
SaaS & AI startups
Product-led teams shipping software that has to feel as sharp as it works.
Crypto & Web3
Protocols, wallets and infra teams earning trust in seconds, not paragraphs.
Cybersecurity & DevTools
Technical products where the story usually gets lost inside the docs.
Emerging technology
Category-defining founders who treat a first impression as a product decision.
A real preview of the Scharfe approach.
6–10 second concept video
An original short built specifically for your product — not a template.
Senior creative direction
Angle, tone and visual direction from our lead team.
Messaging consultation
A tighter way to say what you actually do.
Original motion design
Custom motion, typography and sound direction.
Path to full production
A priority route into a complete engagement, without pitching from scratch.
About the concept video.
- • Created solely for private evaluation purposes.
- • All creative remains the intellectual property of Scharfe.
- • It may not be published, redistributed, edited, advertised or used commercially in any form.
- • Commercial usage requires a separate production agreement with Scharfe.
Quick answers.
Who can apply?
Founders building serious products in SaaS, AI, crypto, blockchain, cybersecurity, developer tools, fintech and adjacent technology categories. Every application is reviewed by our internal team.
Why do YC startups receive priority?
Y Combinator's screening consistently surfaces teams operating at high velocity. Verified YC founders move to the front of the queue so we can respond faster — but selection is never limited to YC.
Can I use the concept video publicly?
No. The concept video is created for private evaluation and remains the intellectual property of Scharfe. Public, commercial or paid usage requires a signed production agreement.
How long does the review process take?
We respond to most applications within 5–7 business days. Accepted teams typically receive their concept video within 2–3 weeks of kickoff.