Optimizing Your €1–10M Raise: A Structured Approach
Most founders fail not because of their business model, but because of a fragmented fundraising process. Learn how to structure your raise for success.
What you'll learn
- •1. Choose the Right Instrument
- •2. Automate the Friction
- •3. Build an Investor-Ready Data Room
Marc Lefebvre
Financing Strategy Lead
Raising capital between €1M and €10M is often described as the "valley of death" for fundraising. It's too large for most angel networks and too small for many institutional VCs. This is where structure becomes your greatest asset.
1. Choose the Right Instrument
Don't just default to a standard equity round. Depending on your growth profile and cash flow, tokenized bonds or revenue-share agreements might be more attractive to professional investors while preserving your ownership.
2. Automate the Friction
Every minute spent on manual KYC/AML or spreadsheet-based cap table management is a minute lost on growing your business. Use platforms that integrate these workflows into a single digital experience for your investors.
3. Build an Investor-Ready Data Room
A structured, digital data room isn't just a folder of PDFs. It's a living narrative of your company's growth, compliance, and future potential. Professionalism here signals that you are ready for institutional-grade capital.
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