Whether you're an entrepreneur running an SME, a mid-sized company, a very small business, or an innovative startup, your choice of financial intermediary will determine the success of your capital increase.
Securing funding for your fundraising campaign can’t be done on the fly: it requires drafting a meticulously detailed business plan and, above all, direct access to the top experts in financing solutions. We designed this exclusive tool specifically to help you accelerate your search for funding.
A fundraiser is a specialist who assists entrepreneurs with their financing needs for business start-ups, growth capital projects, or the acceleration of their startups. Their role is to bridge the gap between a company’s need for equity capital and the expectations of capital providers, such as private investors, business angel networks, family offices, or major private equity and venture capital funds.
As a true strategic partner, it reviews your financing structures, optimizes valuation, and coordinates the onboarding of each new shareholder. Its goal? To enable founders to bring their projects to fruition quickly through strategic capital.
Before hiring an expert to help finance its project, a company must structure its initial share capital. An investor will only get involved if the founders demonstrate a strong commitment. A fundraising specialist will help you highlight these aspects before launching the roadshow:
A successful fundraising round is almost never limited to equity (opening up the company's capital). To avoid massive dilution of the founders' stakes, experienced fundraisers structure a hybrid model that combines several sources of funding.
This is the core of fundraising: opening up the company’s equity to an investor or business angels in exchange for shares in the company. This type of financing provides significant liquidity to drive growth but changes the company’s governance structure.
To supplement cash contributions, the fundraiser will seek out additional financing solutions that preserve your share capital:
To successfully secure funding for your small business, microbusiness, or startup, it is essential to choose the right type of investor based on your industry and the stage of your business.
Before signing a contract, evaluate the professional’s track record: Has he or she successfully secured funding for similar projects? Does he or she understand your cash flow challenges, your repayment deadlines, and your ambitions for international expansion?
Important note: A good fundraiser must balance your sources of financing so that your overall debt does not place too heavy a burden on your working capital (WCC).
Don't launch your roadshow blindly. Gain a clear understanding of the ecosystem to secure funding for your business and reach out to the ideal intermediary.
Designed to assist with decision-making, our resource guides you through every step of your selection process:
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