Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What does FundMyStartup do?

FundMyStartup helps start-ups raise equity capital by finding and approaching the right Venture Capital, Angel Investor, and Family Office partners worldwide. The focus is on early-stage, seed, and Series A funding rounds between €250k and €15M.

Which stages and ticket sizes do you focus on?

FundMyStartup focuses on early-stage, seed, and Series A rounds, typically supporting raises from €250k up to €15M. This covers the funding needs of high-potential start-ups that are ready to scale but not yet at late-stage or pre-IPO level.

What types of investors are in your network?

The network includes Venture Capital funds, Angel Investors, and Family Offices across geographies and sectors. FundMyStartup maintains warm relationships with 2,000+ investors and a broader database of over 120,000 investor contacts.

How many investor meetings can I expect?

For a typical fundraising mandate, FundMyStartup aims to deliver around 15-20 meetings with investors that match your start-up’s profile. These meetings are qualified introductions based on stage, sector, ticket size, and strategic fit.

How do you find the right investors for my start-up?

FundMyStartup combines its warm network of 2,000+ investors with a proprietary database of 120,000+ Venture Capitalists, Angels, and Family Offices. The team “turns every stone” to identify, shortlist, and personally approach investors that fit your stage, sector, geography, and funding needs.

Why should founders outsource investor search and outreach?

Investor research and outreach are highly time-consuming and can distract founders from running the business. By outsourcing the investor search and first-contact outreach, founders can focus on refining the pitch, attending investor meetings, and executing on growth.

What is your approach to fundraising mandates?

FundMyStartup runs a structured fundraising process: mapping target investors, designing the outreach and communication strategy, executing personalized outreach, and coordinating investor meetings. Throughout the process, the team leverages experience in matchmaking, lead generation, fundraising, M&A, and investment banking.

Do you also support M&A or exits?

Yes. FundMyStartup assists with strategic M&A processes, including identifying potential strategic buyers or investors, preparing a strategic investor list, and managing outreach and communication. The team can help manage the overall sale or follow-on financing process to create growth and synergy opportunities.

In which sectors or industries do you work?

FundMyStartup works with a broad range of innovative, growth-oriented start-ups that seek equity funding from VCs, angels, and family offices. Sector and geography fit are assessed during an initial conversation to ensure investor matching is realistic and effective.

In which geographies can you help raise funding?

FundMyStartup connects start-ups with investors globally, not limited to a single country or region, however Fundmystartup focuses on Europe. With respect to the US, it is possible to target US investors for European based companies. The team is based in the Netherlands but operates an international investor network of VC funds, angels, and family offices.

What experience does your team have?

The team brings over 25 years of experience in matchmaking, lead generation, fundraising, M&A, and investment banking. This combination of IT, outreach, start-up, and fundraising expertise is used to efficiently run fundraising and M&A processes for founders.

How is FundMyStartup different from other fundraising advisors?

FundMyStartup combines a large, actively used database of 120,000+ investors with a curated warm network of 2,000+ relationships. The focus is on efficient execution and hands-on outreach, with clear targets such as delivering 10-15 qualified investor meetings per client.

Do you only work with tech start-ups?

FundMyStartup primarily supports start-ups with scalable, growth-oriented business models that are attractive to VC and angel investors. Both tech and non-tech ventures can be considered, as long as they fit typical VC and angel criteria for growth, scalability, and equity funding.

What do I need to have ready before working with you?

Founders should ideally have a clear business model, basic financials, and at least a draft pitch deck before starting a fundraising process. During the initial conversation, FundMyStartup can advise which materials to refine to be “investor ready.”

Can you help improve my pitch deck and materials?

As part of preparing for outreach, FundMyStartup can advise on fundraising materials such as your pitch deck and teaser, aligning them with investor expectations. This helps increase the effectiveness of outreach and improves the quality of investor conversations. Note however that FundMyStartup does not actually draft investor materials this is the primary responsibility of the startup, but FundMyStartup can guide and act as a sounding board for preparation.

How long does a typical fundraising process take?

Early-stage fundraising processes often take several months from preparation to closing. Timelines depend on the size of the round, investor response, and how quickly due diligence can be completed. A typical timeline is 6 months from the start of preparation to closing a transaction.

Do you guarantee that I will raise capital?

FundMyStartup aims to arrange meetings with a targeted number of relevant investors but cannot guarantee that every mandate will result in a completed investment. Final investment decisions always rest with individual investors and depend on factors such as traction, metrics, and fit.

Where is FundMyStartup located?

FundMyStartup’s office is located at Oranjesingel 60, 6511 NX Nijmegen, The Netherlands. The team works with both local and international start-ups and investors from this base.

How can I contact FundMyStartup?

You can contact FundMyStartup via email at [email protected]. Founders can also directly book a meeting through the “Book meeting” link on the website.

How do I get started if I want help raising funding?

The easiest way to start is to book an introductory meeting through the website. In this call, FundMyStartup will assess your stage, funding needs, and investor fit, and outline the best way to work together on your fundraising or M&A goals.