FAQs

We support startups in raising capital by developing a fundraising strategy with them, help them refine their investor materials (such as pitch deck or financial model) and set up a professional data room, matching them with relevant investors, managing investor outreach and coaching them through term sheet negotiations—on a success-fee basis.

We do not take a retainer. We work on a 100% success-fee basis. This model makes us investors (not in capital, but in capabilities and capacity) in your fundraising journey, aligns our interests, and makes us partners.

We focus on startups raising their Seed+ to Series A round, with exceptional teams, clear evidence of traction, a defined product-market fit, and a clear use of funds.

Rounds ideally close within 3–6 months from kick-off, depending on round size, market conditions, and your traction.

Ideally, you reach out as early as possible, about 9 months before you want to close the round (i.e. when you need the money).

We expect transparency, responsiveness, and full access to your key materials, metrics, and decision-makers. Fundraising is a team effort.

We work on a success-based fee which is a percentage of the capital raised. We may also consider an equity component (warrant) as a long-term incentive.

No. We do not believe that model aligns interests.

We exclude pre-defined existing investor relationships but may still take a reduced fee for investors not introduced by us.

We help you design, optimize, and execute corporate venturing strategies—whether through direct investments, venture client relationships, incubators, accelerators, or partnerships—to drive both strategic impact and financial returns.

We start by mapping your corporate priorities and strategic gaps, then tailor your venturing thesis, governance, and operating model to fit seamlessly into your broader innovation and growth agenda.

We use a balanced scorecard of KPIs—financial returns (IRR, cash-on-cash multiples), strategic fit (capability building, market access), and organizational impact (talent development, culture change).

We work with corporates across industries—especially those with innovation mandates and CVC units managing from €50M to €1B+ AUM—as well as strategy and innovation teams launching venturing initiatives for the first time.

Both. We offer end-to-end advisory (strategy design, operational setup, deal sourcing, portfolio management, exit planning) or targeted interventions (health checks, pipeline acceleration, capability building, full or partial portfolio exits).

Yes—we help design fund structures, governance frameworks, investment theses, legal and tax considerations, and internal capability development.

We help you design governance models that balance agility and accountability—defining clear investment committees, delegation of authority, and alignment mechanisms between the corporate mothership and the venturing team.

We work with you to clarify prioritization upfront and set clear criteria for evaluating opportunities, avoiding “strategy drift,” and ensuring transparency with internal stakeholders.

We set up structured interfaces—like venture liaisons, co-development playbooks, and incentive models—to connect venture activities with business unit priorities.

Yes—we leverage proprietary networks, curated scouting partners, and active ecosystem engagement to surface quality startups that fit your thesis.

Absolutely. We help integrate ventures into your ecosystem, drive commercial pilots, manage board representation, and prepare for eventual exits.

We assess strategic fit, performance, and risk exposure to recommend re-investment, divestment, or repositioning strategies.

Yes—we run customized capability-building programs covering venturing strategy, deal execution, governance, and startup collaboration best practices.

We facilitate stakeholder alignment workshops, design incentive systems, and create communication strategies to build internal buy-in.

We’re happy to share anonymized case studies and references showing how we’ve helped corporates achieve measurable strategic and financial outcomes from venturing.

We combine hands-on operational experience as investors and founders with deep strategy expertise. We don’t just design playbooks—we help you execute them.