Alternative Finance
For companies interested in learning more about Alternative Finance, a unique, free and personalised coaching programme has been developed by CrowdfundingHub, one of the partners in ENTRANCE.
The commercial cost of this coaching programme is €950. However, through ENTRANCE, a limited number of companies offering sustainable transport solutions will receive this training for free.
Personalised coaching
Startups will be assigned a personal consultant who will help them explore alternative funding sources thought the following steps:
- Inspire. The consultant will demonstrate the alternative finance landscape and how different forms of funding sources and models can connect.
- Guide. Based on your (funding) needs the consultant will help you create an overview of the combination of funding sources and models that make sense.
- Connect and match. If possible, the consultant will introduce you to people and organizations that can potentially help you to make the funding happen.
These services are available for a limited number of companies with the following requirements:
- Sustainable transport solution (product or service)
- Innovative SME or startup (max 250 FTE)
- Product on the market or high TRL level (7-9)
- Funding requirements between €50k – €5 million
- Pitch-desk or business plan available with up-to-date funding requirement
The services will be provided in three batches with a maximum of 10 companies in each batch. The first two cohorts have now closed but applications for November/December are still open. Apply before 15 October 2023 for the final cohort.
Winners of the coaching will receive confirmation within 5 days after the deadline.
Submit the application to entrance@crowdfundinghub.eu and include a short summary of the requirements for funding (loan, equity, grant) plus a pitch-deck or business plan.