This scaleup is a digital platform that supports and enables impactful and successful entrepreneurship. They already have a trusted global community of 7.500+ entrepreneurs globally, mainly in Switzerland and the Netherlands. Think of a combination of LinkedIn, Zoom, Slack and Meetup, all in one platform and focused specifically for entrepreneurs. Their platform is based on 3 key principles:
The company was founded in 2015 in Geneva, Switzerland and has since raised EUR 250.000 from the founders and EUR 600.000 in pre-seed funding. Since then, the team has developed, validated and soft-launched to connect and support all entrepreneurship initiatives: entrepreneurs, incubators, accelerators, co-working spaces, universities, investors, corporate innovation, service providers, etc. Its mission is to improve the impact and success of entrepreneurs everywhere. In August the company will focus on commercial growth and revenue generation, which has not yet been the focus.
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Business Model:
This is a SaaS business, where individuals and businesses can pay monthly or annually for premium features. |
Type klant:
B2B & B2C
Gewenst type investeerder:
Angel investor, Family Office, Investor clubs, Venture Capitalist, Private Equity
USP’s:
This startup has created 3 synergistic USPs: 1) Invite-only = higher trust and relevance of all members. 2) Tool Aggregation & Integration = All tools in one place for focus and productivity. 3) Network of Networks = The ability to set up and manage private communities while also being connected to a global entrepreneurship ecosystem. Private communities can be for example Internal (remote/hybrid) team management, Accelerators/Incubators, Business Clubs, Universities, Forums, VCs, Student Associations, NGOs and more. |
Benodigd Kapitaal:
€1.000.000,- (minimum tickets of €200.000,-) |
Investeringsbehoefte:
– Marketing, Sales & Executive Team = 40%. – Tech Team = 25%. – Marketing = 15%. – Administration & Professional Services = 10%. – Reserve = 10%. |
Sector:
Impact; Platform; SaaS
Bedrijfsfase:
Early Growth
Aantal founders:
2
Aantal huidige werknemers:
6-10
Ervaring:
The founders have 30+ years of corporate management and startup experience. |
Maandelijkse omzet (huidig):
€2.000,- (focus on commercial growth will start in August 2022) |
Omzet (Prognose) komende 12 maanden:
€400.000,- |
Omzet (Prognose) maand 13 – 24:
€4.000.000,-
Huidige maandelijkse kosten:
€12.000,-
Reeds toegezegde financiering in deze ronde:
At this moment they are in discussion with several investors. |
Overige relevante informatie:
The concept of entrepreneurship is on the rise, and the importance of a trusted global digital ecosystem to support entrepreneurship is incredibly clear. |