RAISE The masterclass for a financing round

You are the founder of a startup and are preparing your first major financing round. Have you asked yourself the following questions?

  • Do you know Union Theory of risk?
  • How does a VC fund work?
  • What are the pros and cons of VC investments?
  • How can I master the various stages of fundraising?
  • What do I need for the investors and how do I prepare it correctly?
  • What does my investor profile look like?

You can find out these and much more in our new online masterclass RAISE from the >SMART> GREEN ACCELERATOR.

Everything is condensed and perfectly prepared with input from experts in the respective fields and our own experience. Split into 4 modules of 2 hours each with a possible subsequent individual consultation and intros to current and exciting VCs.

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RAISE - program schedule

The next masterclass starts on 03.04.2025.

The masterclass will be held by Lionel von Dobeneck, who knows exactly what he is talking about. Based on his own experiences as a founder, he will not only tell you all about it, but also serve you his knowledge clearly and compactly on a golden platter.

Moderation: Johannes Mielitz

Special guests for 2025 tba. In 2024 it was: Kritesh Shridhar from Planet A Ventures, Florian Reiners (founder of Wiferion, exit to the largest electric car manufacturer in the USA), Alexi Malikotsinas from LEA Partners and Dr. Raphael Klesen from Friedrich Graf von Westfalen Rechtsanwälte.

03.04.2025 I digital I 4-6 pm
Module 1: Fundamentals of equity financing * Introduction to different types of investors, including business angels, venture capital funds and corporate venture capital * Differences between institutional and individual investors * How VCs work * Overview of the different stages of financing * Explanation of the typical characteristics of each funding stage * VC deal flow
04.04.2025 I digital I 4-6 pm
Modul 2: Fundraising Material und Tools * Stages and timeline of fundraising * Connection between financing and milestones * Why product market fit is important * Mise en place: Cap Table I Financial Plan I IP I Pitch Deck I Due Diligence I Data Room
10.04.2025 I digital I 4-6 pm
Module 3: From Zero to Interest * The perfect investor profile * The right number on the target list * Researching and building investor longlists * Network strategies * All about intros * Cold calling * The right amount of investor relationship management * Founder Investor Fit
11.04.2025 I digital I 4-6 pm
Module 4: From Interest to Deal and Beyond * Various investment opportunities * Startup valuation * Termsheet * Negotiation tactics * VSOP * Due Diligence * Deal Closing * What comes after the deal
Intro to our network After the consultation, you will receive exclusive intros to our network of VCs for your next financing round.