Here's how you can guide entrepreneurs through the funding process with best practices.

Every entrepreneur starts with a spark a brilliant idea that screams to be brought to life. Before you dive headfirst, imagine transforming that spark into a roaring fire. I am not talking about building tunnels here, but about thorough market research. Who are your potential customers? What are their biggest headaches? Are there rivals already in the ring? Think of it like detective work, uncovering the needs and gaps in the market where your idea can truly shine. Your Vision statement, Market analysis, financial projections, Growth strategy. Showcase tangible progress with early sales, partnerships, or key milestones. Don't forget to Embrace failures as valuable lessons that contribute to your entrepreneurial growth journey.

Actualmente existen muchos organismos, incubadoras, lanzaderas y en general mucha información sobre emprendimiento. Por tanto, para emprender necesitando financiación, es importante conocer las distintas etapas de desarrollo de negocio y rodearse de las personas adecuadas en cada momento. También es importante conocer las diferentes vías de financiación. En las etapas iniciales, podemos hacer uso de herramientas como: - Préstamos de emprendimiento - Subvenciones - Family, friends & fools En etapas posteriores, de crecimiento, podemos recurrir a: - Inversores, business angels y VC Y sobre todo, conocer las reglas básicas financieras para utilizar correctamente la financiación y conseguir los objetivos marcados con la financiación obtenida

Ajude-os a preparar um plano de negócios sólido e detalhado. Incentive a pesquisa sobre diferentes op??es de financiamento e a escolha da mais adequada. Ofere?a orienta??o sobre como apresentar propostas de forma convincente e estabelecer relacionamentos com investidores. Com essas práticas, o processo de financiamento se torna mais eficaz e bem-sucedido.

Um ponto que merece destaque é a importancia de ter um plano de negócios sólido antes de buscar investimentos. Esse documento n?o apenas ajuda o empreendedor a organizar suas ideias e proje??es, mas também serve como um cart?o de visitas para potenciais investidores. Um plano bem estruturado, com informa??es claras sobre o mercado, o diferencial competitivo da empresa e as proje??es financeiras, transmite credibilidade e aumenta as chances de despertar o interesse dos financiadores.

Ich bin selbst gerade in einem Funding-Projekt und kenne die Herausforderungen, besonders wenn es um gr??ere Summen geht. Hier ist eine intensive Auseinandersetzung mit den strategischen und operativen Zielen des Unternehmens unerl?sslich. Erst danach kann über die beste Art des Fundings entschieden werden.

The one most important thing as per my experience is to know your audience. One needs to be sure of what they are pitching for. Each pitch is different whether one is pitching for investment or pitching to probable customers. Once that is known, crafting the pitch is easy. Focus on what is it that each audience group seeks and that should be the underlying theme of the pitch.

Para conseguir financiación, es de vital importancia preparar un buen pitch. Para ello, hay que preparar bien el pitch en varias versiones: - Elevator pitch (cuenta qué haces en un viaje de ascensor) - Pitch (cuenta quién eres y qué haces en una presentación ante inversores) - Investment deck (documento para justificación de inversión) Es importante que en el pitch se incluya quienes son los emprendedores y el equipo, qué problema resuelven, a qué mercado se dirigen, cuál es el tama?o de mercado y la cuota de mercado que quieren obtener,presentar el modelo de negocio (cómo monetizar el servicio/producto) y un itinerario con los principales objetivos e hitos a conseguir. Es importante practicar bien el pitch, con dudas y preguntas incluidas

Além dos aspectos que mencionados, gostaria de ressaltar a relevancia de adaptar o pitch ao público-alvo. Investidores-anjo, por exemplo, podem ser mais sensíveis a pitches que ressaltem o impacto social ou a inova??o da solu??o, enquanto fundos de venture capital tendem a se concentrar mais em métricas de crescimento e escalabilidade. Orientar os empreendedores a pesquisar o perfil e o histórico de investimentos de seus potenciais financiadores pode ajudá-los a customizar seus pitches de forma mais eficaz.

Ich habe bereits selbst einige Pitches geschrieben und analysiere derzeit auch einige. Die Herausforderung der Unternehmen besteht darin, das Ganze mit den Augen des Investors zu betrachten. Was erzeugt genug Attraktivit?t, damit sich der Investoren überhaupt mit meinem Pitch besch?ftigen? Bunte Bilder alleine reichen dazu nicht aus. Je nach Vorhaben sollte der Pitch aber maximal vier Seiten haben, am besten zwei. In der Kürze liegt die Würze.

Como mentor, há algumas maneiras de apoiar nosso mentoreado no processo de investimento. Dentre eles é a constru??o do Pitch, neste aspecto o apoio que pode ser fornecedido é expor ao nosso Mentee os erros mais comuns durante um pitch, e quais as mudan?as que devem ser feitas para aperfei?o o que ele está por construir.

One thing I feel works the best is forthrightness. It gives the other person confidence. Acknowledging any potential weakness or addressing any risk with presenting a plan to mitigate the same shows the investor one's proactivity and preparedness. Having said that, preparing thoroughly and presenting the venture transparently and professionally, one can effectively tackle the process of due diligence and increase the chances of securing investment.

Before an investor starts a due diligence I'd recommend to have a call with him. When an investor comes forward, your only goal is to schedule a call with him. Give the investor a basic understanding of the deal dynamics. Give the investor a high-level understanding of the business. The goal is to assess if there is a fit between the investor and your company and you both are aligned on pricing and structure. investors are not scientists, so you need to explain everything in one simple sentence. Investors have seen it all; they go through hundreds of pitches and hear about thousands of concepts. Understanding what the potential investor wants is crucial. Ask them about the past investments they made that performed incredibly well.

Start by identifying individuals who can potentially connect you with investors. This could include industry professionals, mentors, advisors, and other entrepreneurs who have successfully secured funding. Identify and connect with experienced mentors who can guide you through the funding process. Mentors often have extensive networks and can introduce you to potential investors.

Outro aspecto fundamental da constru??o de uma rede eficaz é a generosidade e a reciprocidade. Isso significa estar sempre disposto a compartilhar conhecimentos, oferecer ajuda e fazer conex?es valiosas, mesmo quando n?o há um benefício imediato à vista. Ao cultivar uma reputa??o de generosidade e colabora??o, os empreendedores atraem naturalmente a aten??o e o apoio de mentores, parceiros e investidores. Além disso, é importante ressaltar que a rede n?o se limita ao setor específico em que a startup atua. Estimular os empreendedores a explorar conex?es em setores adjacentes ou mesmo aparentemente n?o relacionados pode trazer insights inesperados e oportunidades de sinergia.

Negotiation is all about creating a win win situation. When both parties have clarity about what has benefitted them through the deal is when negotiation is successful. Here one needs to be mindful of not underplaying or overplaying their value, whether it's the entrepreneur or the investor. There are many instances of entrepreneurs valuing themselves without proper research and analysis. And, instances where the investors try to wrest control. Taking informed decisions is what helps the most.

Negotiating investment T&C is not a one-step process. To succeed, you need to understand how negotiations work. First offer should not discourage you if it doesn't look nice-it's called "anchoring". Your counterparty deliberately start low so that you unconsciously use it as a reference point. Use hard data, not assumptions, to support your position. In practice it means knowing the market standard for a deal like yours. Negotiate around principles supported by evidence, which is difficult to reject. Then, the famous "be hard on a problem, not a person". Keep your cool, stay friendly whatever happens. Finally, continuously monitor the negotiation table through your counterparty's eyes, it helps immensely in adjusting your position.

Nimm dir Zeit mit dem potenziellen Investor. Manchmal dauert es Monate bis ein Deal zustande kommt. Es geht nicht darum m?glichst schnelle das erste Angebot zu closen.

Guide entrepreneurs in assessing risks associated with their business. Encourage them to conduct thorough market research to validate their business idea and understand customer needs. This can strengthen their pitch and attract investor interest.