Fundraising Masterclass

The Fundraising Masterclass prepares you for your next (pre-)seed phase with 5 dates in 8 weeks. Apply now for the next batch in spring 2025.

This is the Fundraising Masterclass

We'll get you ready in 8 weeks

Led by experienced entrepreneurs and financial experts, the Fundraising Masterclass offers tips and tools to boost your chances of obtaining funding:

  • Step by step to a convincing pitch deck
  • Sparring with top VC analysts and CFOs
  • Peer learning with other founders

For all startups that want to close a financing round (pre-seed, seed) in the next 6-12 months.

Person at the Fundraising Masterclass

"Above all, the peer learning with other founders and the sparring with investors was incredibly valuable for us!"

Tobias Rieker

Market pilot

"The Gründermotor Investment Readiness Masterclass has enabled us to sharpen our numbers in order to speak to investors on an equal footing."

Lena Scholpp

CareTwice

"The masterclass supported us with a really motivated team of mentors to sharpen our business model and make us funding-ready - with success."

Florian Reister

Aampere

THE APPLICATION PROCESS

You want to become Fundrasing ready?

Apply with your startup for the Fundraising Masterclass.

1

Registration

You can register here using our registration form.  Regardless of whether you discovered the Fundraising Masterclass yourself or were approached by us.

2

Feedback

After we have reviewed your application, you will receive feedback from us.

3

Get to know us

You enter into an exchange with a person from the mentoring team who suits you and your business model.

4

Acceptance or cancellation

With enough lead time, we'll let you know whether you'll be in the next batch. Even if you don't make it, you can of course count on our support!

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On show is the start-up Senara.

"Engaging with the 'Fundraising Masterclass' accelerator was pivotal for the Senara team. Their structured approach honed our cell-cultivated milk venture, infusing clarity and strategic direction. An essential experience for startups aiming high!"

Svenja Dannewitz

Senara

OUR OFFER FOR FOUNDERS

Everything you need - for successful fundraising

Mentoring

Experienced founders will be at your side for the duration of the programme.

Action Learning

On 5 afternoons in 8 weeks there are real examples and exercises for maximum learning.

Templates

You will receive tried and tested templates for pitch decks, financial plans and emails to investors.

Peer Learning

You regularly exchange ideas with the other teams, share experiences and learn together.

Sparring

At the end of each week, you will go into 1-on-1 sparring with experienced VCs and CFOs to get real feedback quickly.

Community

During and after the Masterclass you will have access to all alumni, mentors and community partners.

OUR PROGRAMME IN 8 WEEKS

How we make you fit for fundraising

Date 1: Fundraising 101

  • Learn what investors look out for and how fundraising works
  • Define your fundraising goals and expectations
  • Define a realistic roadmap
  • Learn from experienced CFOs how to maximise the potential of your case

Date 2: Financial planning

  • Get simple templates and benchmarks for realistic financial projections
  • Learn how to determine your valuation (convertible loan vs. capital increase)
  • 1-on-1 financial sparring with experienced CFOs

Date 3: Build a winning pitch deck

  • Develop a fundraising story that convinces investors
  • Get real feedback from investors to optimise your deck

Date 4: Networking & Outreach

  • Get tools & tricks to build your investor list
  • Learn how to approach investors and arrange high-conversion meetings
  • Receive optimised email templates for addressing investors

Date 5: Closing the deal

  • Understand the most important deal terms and what to look out for in negotiations
  • Learn what due diligence is and how your data room should be structured
  • Practise negotiating and get feedback and tips from VCs and lawyers
OUR TOP NOTCH EXPERTS

These experts will support you in the Fundraising Masterclass

Florine from Caprivi

Florine from Caprivi

reteach & byld

Nikolaos Baltsios

Nikolaos Baltsios

NXTGN

Yannick Frank

Yannick Frank

Partners in Clime

Nils Seele

Nils Seele

leapartners.com

Vincent Osterloh

Patrick Herlinger

LBBW Venture Capital GmbH

You can see Till Augner from Uplift Founders.

Till Augner

Uplift Founders

Do you want to become fundraising ready?

Apply now with your startup to take part in the next round of the Fundraising Masterclass.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the NXTGN Fundraising Masterclass

Who is the Fundraising Masterclass aimed at?

The programme is aimed at start-ups that want to complete pre-seed or seed financing in the next 6-12 months and are based in Baden-Württemberg.

Does the programme cost anything or do I even have to give up shares?

Thanks to our commission from The Länd, you don't have to give up any shares or pay to take part - Lucky you!

When and where do the online sessions take place?

The online sessions will take place on 5 Fridays from 13:30 - 17:30 via Zoom.

What should I bring with me for the Fundraising Masterclass?

You want to finalise a pre-seed or seed financing in the next 6-12 months. For this, we expect you to be able to demonstrate sufficient validation and traction for your business model. All metrics and evidence will help you to develop a convincing pitch deck.

How secure is the information I share?

All information you share in the Fundraising Masterclass will be treated in the strictest confidence by all parties involved. Please understand, however, that due to the number of teams we support, we cannot work with NDAs.

Do I also receive intros to investors?

You will get to know different investors as part of the Fundraising Masterclass.

How does the application process for the Fundraising Masterclass work?

You register via the registration form here. After reviewing all applications, the next step is to have an interview with your potential mentor who fits your business model. If this is a good match, we will invite you to the Fundraising Masterclass with enough notice.

What if I can't attend every online session?

If you decide to participate in the Fundraising Masterclass, you should have time on the communicated dates to get the maximum effectiveness of the programme for you. Of course, life is life and we do not keep an attendance list.


CONTACT US

Do you have any questions or suggestions?

Contact Björn Brenner directly or use the general contact form of NXTGN.

You can see a picture of Björn Brenner, Head of Programme at Gründermotor and responsible for the Investment Readiness Masterclass BW.

Björn Brenner

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