Get Funded!

A COMPREHENSIVE PREPARATION PROGRAM FOR STARTUPS SEEKING INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT

Who is this program for?

The GetFunded! program is for innovative startups with:

  1. seed financing

  2. local market-validated product with global market potential

  3. established management team

  4. clean cap table (majority shares of equity is held by active founders, key employees and financial investors at a market price)

The GetFunded! Program is a joint effort with INPUT Program

 

We help you realize your global business potential by getting you ready for investment from an international VC

 

Program Structure & Outcome

It is an 8 week program with ongoing support after finishing the practice module. By the end of the program each startup will have:

  • a validated business and financial plan

  • feedback on their approach and pitch by 3 VCs

  • a strong process to follow that will result in a successful international investment.

Preparation

4 weeks covering:

  • Investor materials - business plan, financials

  • Pitch - what investors really care about hearing

  • VC process - how to run your fundraising process

  • Knowledge-sharing - hear from founders who’ve successfully raised money abroad

 

Practice

4 weeks covering:

  • Feedback on all preparation materials

  • Pitch practice event

  • Personalized feedback from international VCs in our network

 
 

Support

Ongoing support based on individual needs:

  • Monthly check-ins with each team

  • Meetings to discuss term sheets

How can we help?

  • Optimize your fundraising documents. One-pagers, pitchdeck are improved, business plans are challenged and made consequent.

  • Develop your fundraising process. Learn about the different stages, what can go wrong, how to avoid common pitfalls.

  • Polish your pitching skills. Learn what VCs care most about and how to communicate with them effectively. You will participate in pitch events (online) where local and international VCs provide their honest feedback.

  • Connect with VCs in our network. We work with you to identify and reach out to investors in our network that can be a fit for your stage and industry. Our network includes VCs in Europe, North America, and Asia.

  • Option to participate in upcoming study tours, powered by INPUT. Local partners make introductions to potential business partners and financial investors. Past study tours have taken place in Europe (Germany, Finland, Poland) and North America (Canada and USA).

Our Partner VCs

  • András Szombati

    Senior Advisor at Solus Capital

  • Ron Sege

    Operating partner at Benhamou Global Venture

  • Philip Chow

    Venture Partner at Audacy Ventures