For Founders

Apply as a Founder

Raising capital can be one of the most defining and demanding chapters in building a company.

FundingMatters supports founders in preparing, positioning, and executing investor-ready funding rounds. This application is the first step toward hands-on, practical support throughout the entire fundraising process.

Who Should Apply?

Founders and management teams who:

• Are preparing for a funding round (Pre-Seed to Series B)

• Want to approach institutional investors or angels with confidence

• Need support building a financial model, pitch deck, or investment strategy

• Value honest feedback and high standards

• Have already validated the core idea or product

This service is best suited for teams who are ready to work on clarity, structure, and results — not templates or theory.

What You Receive

Accepted founders receive tailored support in areas such as:

• Business case review and financial modeling

• Company valuation based on market trends and investor logic

• Investment narrative refinement

• Pitch deck creation and improvement

• Structuring of a complete investor-ready data room

• Warm introductions to relevant investors across Europe, the UK, the US, and the Netherlands

• Guidance through the full deal process — from pitch to signed term sheet

Every step is built around your specific venture, funding goals, and market context.

How the Process Works

1. Submit the Founder Intake Form

Share your background, business model, current progress, and funding goals. Confidentiality is guaranteed.

2. Application Review

Applications are reviewed for stage-fit, ambition, and potential for investor alignment. If accepted, the next steps are shared within a few business days.

3. Intake Call & Assessment

The first session focuses on defining needs, assessing current materials, and outlining a roadmap toward funding readiness.

4. Start the Collaboration

From strategic work to investor outreach, every step is handled with a hands-on, founder-first approach — until the deal is closed.

What to Expect

This is not an accelerator, pitch competition, or templated process. Each collaboration is custom-built, highly engaged, and focused on achieving a clear funding outcome. Limited slots are available to maintain quality and depth of involvement.

Ready to raise funding
with confidence?