Coaching to prepare EIC-funded ventures for successful fundraising, delivered from both sides of the table. The coach is an exited founder who has raised capital and led a company to a 40× exit, and is now a venture-fund GP (VC Lab graduate) who evaluates deals — so founders learn not only how to build their raise, but how investors actually assess them. The service covers fundraising strategy and sequencing, investor targeting, the equity story and pitch, financial narrative and metrics, valuation logic, and preparation for investor conversations and due diligence. It also addresses non-dilutive and blended-finance options, drawing on direct experience of securing and delivering publicly co-funded R&D projects. The coaching is practical and challenge-based. Typical outcomes include a clear fundraising roadmap, a sharper investor-ready narrative, and greater confidence and credibility in front of investors. Particularly valuable for EIC beneficiaries approaching a Seed, Series A, or growth round, or seeking to combine EIC funding with private or development finance.
This coaching is offered at a rate of €1,000 per day. For EIC beneficiaries, the service is eligible for co-funding through the EIC ACCESS+ scheme, under which eligible beneficiaries may be reimbursed up to 50% of the service cost (subject to the scheme’s terms and ceilings). Coaching can be delivered in flexible segments and quantities tailored to the venture’s needs. An initial short scoping conversation is offered at no cost to define objectives and scope.
This service is offered on a rolling/continuous basis. Specific engagement timelines are agreed directly with each beneficiary.
Coaching & Mentoring
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Is this the service you are looking for? If so, you can apply to the service through EIC ACCESS+! Eligible applicants can also get co-funding through the EIC ACCESS+ initiative. Find out more on the project website.
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