Careers aren't found, they're built.
The best careers are built through real experience. Hatch-Up connects ambitious students with high-growth scale-ups where they learn fast, contribute meaningfully, and grow from day one.
Our Mission
To redefine how students kickstart their careers.
We exist to move students beyond generic internships and into roles that accelerate their future. Hatch-Up connects ambitious talent with scale-ups where responsibility is real, growth is fast, and potential is taken seriously.
Our Vision
A future where careers begin with purpose, ownership, and growth.
The strongest careers start early: through ownership, trust, and real contribution, not endless applications and generic roles.
Our Values
The principles that define Hatch-Up and shape every opportunity we offer.
Starting Where It Matters
We believe careers are shaped inside ambitious companies that move fast and think big. That's why we focus on innovation and growth, not traditional, slow-moving environments.
Responsibility
Internships should go hand in hand with ownership, not coffee runs. We focus on opportunities where students are trusted, challenged, and expected to contribute.
Ambition²
We connect driven students with powerful teams, because real growth happens when ambition meets more ambition.
Clarity
No vague roles, no hidden barriers, no unnecessary steps. We believe transparency creates the best decisions. For students and companies.
Meet the Team
We're building the platform we wish we had as students. Hatch-Up was born from the belief that ambitious students deserve the opportunity to shape their own path forward.
Will Van Hogerwou Jr.
Co-Founder
“After starting my career, I realised how important the right internship is. That's why I built Hatch-Up: to help students unlock their potential faster.”
Cesar De Beer
Co-Founder
“I know how frustrating it feels to search endlessly for something meaningful, so I decided to build it instead.”
Ready to Shape Your Path Ahead?
Take control of your future and explore opportunities that help you grow, learn, and make impact.