the20hr.co (acq. Revel)

Can you build, launch and sell a company in 20 hours? Here's our story: Last week, we set out to do something unreasonable. Something that had never been done before. And in doing so... Prove that Europe can compete on the largest stage. And that young aspiring founders can do the impossible... If only they're ambitious enough. The challenge? Can you build, launch and sell a company in 20 hours? Well... We did. The fastest ever exit in Europe. But this is really a story of thanks. Because we've never needed to thank to so many people. Without whom none of this ever happens. The organisers, for creating the hackathon: Project Europe 20VC Creandum Lovable Kitty Mayo Harry Stebbings Filip Mark Anton Osika Brian Walker, for believing in us. Anna Walker, for changing her birthday plans. Eric Davison, for legal advice on 'this crazy idea'. Ashkan D., for staying up all night video editing with us. Marcus Grip, for stitching it all together at the last minute. Simon Pastor, for getting us an in with Cluely. Laura Normand, for answering a 2am phone call. Alexa Kayman & Ben A., for the faster Cluely UGC turnaround I've ever seen. Katie Schlager, for all the incredible late night feedback. Jack Jackson, for mobilising sponsors like noone else. Rob Solomon, for the guiding advice. Riccardo Zacconi, for helping me keep my head. Sam Grice, for the last-minute offer. Wulfie Bain, for always being in our corner. To everyone who said "Sorry... you're doing what exactly?" And everyone who sent in their ideas & messages of support. And especially all the sponsors (full list in the comments). You backed us before anyone else would. And that means the world. Looking back. This was one of the coolest experiences of our lives. And what's more? We already I can't wait for the next one. We're going to build even better. Even faster. Because things like this aren't possible. Until they are. But there's something else. Europe, now it's your turn. Our team proved that together, we can do the impossible. Now the question is... What will you build? Because Europe. It's time... to build. 🇪🇺 Anyway... Here's the story. Enjoy x Much love, the team The Fastest Exited Founders in Europe David Gelberg, Henry Allen, Leo Camacho, Luke Tervit