Since 2013, what began as Startup Basecamp has grown into a global journey driven by one mission: supporting founders and investors in building solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. Today, that mission takes a new shape with the launch of Critical Capital Partners (CCP) — a capital platform enabling Family Offices to co-invest in growth-stage industrial technology and infrastructure across Europe and North America.
Chapter 1: The Gateway to Silicon Valley (2013–2020)
Startup Basecamp began as a simple idea: make Silicon Valley more accessible to international founders. What started in a four-bedroom apartment in San Francisco soon became the world’s first startup coliving spaces and hotel concept, designed to help entrepreneurs Live · Build · Connect.
4,000+ founders supported across 85+ countries
1 IPO and 4 unicorns in the community
2013–2015: First coliving houses in San Francisco (8 locations)
2015–2020: Startup coliving hotel concept
2015–2022: Innovation Lab with 172+ events and 35+ corporate innovation programs
2018–present: Nomad Pass — executive retreats and culture advisory
This first chapter built not only housing and programs but also a community of founders and investors united by ambition and collaboration.
Chapter 2: Investing in Climate Tech (2020–2024)
The pandemic marked a turning point. With global activity on pause, we reflected on where our impact could be greatest. The answer was clear: stand with founders tackling the defining challenge of our time — building resilient industries and solutions for climate and sustainability.
We launched initiatives that became a cornerstone for climate-tech founders:
The Tech 4 Climate Podcast: 100+ episodes and counting
Dealflow support: 65+ sourced deals, 170 VC connections
Ecosystem building: 37 “Get VC Ready” live events, 7 global pitch competitions
Community engagement: 199+ weekly newsletters and tailored fundraising resources
These years cemented our role as a trusted bridge between founders with impact-driven ideas and investors seeking meaningful opportunities.
Chapter 3: Critical Capital Partners (2025 & Beyond)
Now, we are aligning our brand with our next chapter. Critical Capital Partners (CCP) is a capital platform designed to help Family Offices deploy capital into the backbone of the real economy.
Our focus:
Growth-stage industrial technology & infrastructure
Geographies: Europe & North America
Sectors:
Energy
Food & Agriculture
Industrial Processes
Built Environment & Materials
With Luxembourg-based structures, equity and infrastructure co-investments, and rigorous due diligence powered by a network of 2,500+ experts, CCP provides trusted access to opportunities traditionally reserved for top-tier VC firms.
A Shared Future
From a small San Francisco apartment to an international capital platform, our journey has always been about people: founders with bold ideas, investors with long-term vision, and communities that believe progress is built together.
To those who were part of Startup Basecamp, we thank you — you made this next step possible. To those just joining us, welcome to the journey.
The future won’t fund itself. But together, we can finance the industries that will define it!
