Investor Readiness Programme
The search for investors is usually time-consuming and difficult. On the one hand, the necessary contacts are lacking, on the other hand, knowledge and necessary documents are often missing. Our programme supports you, as a start-up, in preparing yourselves in a more targeted way.
You will be accompanied by coaches and mentors who already have experience with investments. They not only provide you with the necessary knowledge, but also support you in developing your pitch deck and financial planning. Along the way, you can exchange ideas in your peer group and share your development with others.
The search for an investment is not easy and the most important thing is a broad network, the exchange in your community and being in the right place at the right time. We support you in making the first contacts and in approaching investors. For the participation in the programme, it doesn't matter whether you are searching nationally or internationally.
The Investor Readiness series consists of the following six workshop modules, for which you can register individually:
Module 1: Investor Pitch Sparring | tbd
Are you planning to pitch to investors in the near future? Then this workshop is perfect for you. You will bring your pitch deck and receive feedback from a peer group. In addition, our expert Rebekka will give you valuable input and ask questions from an investor's perspective. The interactive session will help you improve your pitch, have the right answers ready and skilfully master your next investor pitch.
Module 2: Investor Vision | tbd
We will discuss all the important questions that every founding team asks itself before looking for investors. Do I need an investment and if so, what for? What kind of investors exist and which ones are the right ones for us? What steps do I need to take to get an investment and what documents should I be able to show? In the workshop, you will be given starting points for discussing and debating these questions internally as well as the tools you need to start looking for investors.
Module 3: Company valuation | tbd
We will discuss the topic of company valuation using your specific examples. What options are available for company valuation, how do I calculate the company value and convey this to potential investors?
Module 4: My appearance my impact | tbd
Appearance and impact should not be underestimated in the search for investors. We will do a hands-on training where you can analyse your appearance and your impact in conversations. You can try things out and learn how you can master the next interview or pitch with more flying colours.
Module 5: Negotiation training | tbd
After the first pitches and initial positive discussions and advanced due diligence, you will enter into negotiations with investors. We go into negotiation strategies and practise how to conduct negotiations using examples.
Module 6: Investment Contracts and Red Flags | tbd
In this part of the Investor Readiness series, specific regulations such as liquidation preference, drag-along, tag-along and vesting are explained and the background and significance for founders and investors are discussed. We also discuss red flags in the contract / term sheet that you should be aware of. To keep things from getting too dull and boring, we will look at specific examples and learn from other founders.
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Fireside Chat | tbd
Investors and founders talk about their experiences with investment. You will gain insights into the investment process and how you can convince investors.
- Knowledge of private and public investment options
- Development of your individual investment case
- Coaching and mentoring from qualified investors and start-up experts
- Access to the network and potential investors
- Exchange with other startups through the peer2peer approach
You can apply if you have successfully completed the first market and customer validation with your start-up. The programme is also open to teams that are working on their first high-tech or med-tech prototype and thus have higher capital needs and longer development cycles. The programme is aimed at seed startups seeking initial growth capital to further develop their successful prototype. In addition, you should plan to close an investment in the next 9 to 12 months. As the programme is conducted in English, you should be fluent in English.
Rebekka Paul
Start-up helper with a focus on start-up consulting
+49 (0) 421 9600 446
Kostja Hausdörffer
Start-up helper with a focus on start-up consulting
+49 (0) 421 9600 494
