We help companies raise capital for growth.

It depends on the stage of the company’s development, the amount of financing required, the owners’ plans and how much control they are prepared to give up.
Venture Capital funds most often invest in companies with high growth potential which need not yet be profitable, but should have a scalable business model.
Private Equity funds usually focus on more mature businesses, expecting predictable results, influence over key decisions and a defined exit scenario.
A strategic investor can offer access to the market, clients, technology or operational resources, but often seeks deeper integration with its own business.

Both are possible. When new shares are issued, the proceeds go to the company and fund its growth. When existing shares are sold, the money goes to the current shareholders. A transaction can combine both: part of the capital goes into the business, and part allows the owners to realise some of the value they have built.

That depends mainly on the amount of financing and the agreed valuation of the company. The stage of development, investment risk, the prospect of further rounds and the rights granted to the investor also matter. The percentage stake should not be analysed in isolation – investor preferences, anti-dilution mechanisms, priority in distributions and the terms of a future exit may matter more than the percentage itself.

Yes. Even without a majority of votes, an investor may require consent rights over certain decisions, a seat on the supervisory board, regular reporting and the right to take part in future share issues. The scope of these rights is negotiable. Before accepting an offer, you need to assess not only the valuation but also what joint decision-making will look like after the transaction.

Not always. Venture Capital funds may invest in companies that are still loss-making if they see the potential for rapid growth, scalable technology and a credible path to profitability. Private Equity funds, strategic investors and lenders usually expect a more mature track record or predictable cash flows.

Debt allows you to keep your shares, but requires the capacity to service it and may come with security and contractual restrictions. An equity investor does not expect monthly repayments, but receives a share of ownership and a defined influence over the most important decisions. Often the right solution is a combination of several sources: equity, debt and any available public funding.

Not necessarily. Projections matter, but an investor will want to see evidence that they are realistic: growing sales, contracts, recurring revenue, a working product or concrete deployment results. We will tell you plainly if starting the process too early could lead to a weaker valuation or less favourable terms.

The process requires management to take part in preparing the strategy and materials, meetings with investors, due diligence and negotiations. We coordinate the timetable, materials, contacts and the flow of information to limit the impact of the process on day-to-day operations. We cannot replace management when it comes to talking about the company’s vision, but we can make sure they do not have to organise the whole process themselves.

The model usually includes a fixed component for preparing and running the process and a success fee payable once the financing has been raised. The specific terms depend on the type of capital, the size of the round and the scope of our involvement. The fixed component allows us to carry out the analysis and preparation properly – including where the right recommendation turns out to be postponing talks with investors.