Stop chasing investors. Start getting introduced.
Fundraising Forward is a selected four-week sprint for Pre-Seed and Seed founders preparing to raise — combining fundraising readiness, curated investor matching and up to four warm investor introductions per week where relevant fit exists.
Across the four-week programme, subject to relevant investor fit, interest and availability.
Stage · sector · round · geography · thesis
Prioritise investors with a credible reason to care.
BeFounder facilitates the connection where there is fit.
Enter the room better prepared and better targeted.
A good startup is not automatically an investable conversation.
Fundraising becomes difficult when the story is unclear, investor targeting is random and every conversation begins with cold outreach.
More than pitch feedback. A connected fundraising process.
Every part of Fundraising Forward is designed to move you toward stronger investor conversations — not simply give you more startup content.
Fundraising Readiness
Identify the gaps that should be fixed before serious investor conversations begin.
Pitch & Investment Story
Sharpen your positioning, fundraising ask, investment narrative and pitch deck.
Investor Targeting
Identify the types of investors that match your stage, sector, geography and round.
Warm Investor Introductions
Up to four curated introductions per week where relevant investor matches and availability exist.
Legal Fundraising Support
Access relevant legal expertise when fundraising questions become structural or contractual.
Demo Day
Selected founders complete the sprint by pitching in front of invited investors.
Founder Library
Access practical mentorship videos, founder resources and masterclasses beyond the sprint.
Fundraising Next-Step Plan
Leave the programme knowing how to continue your raise after the sprint ends.
Meeting Preparation
Prepare for investor conversations, feedback, follow-up and fundraising momentum.
Start free. Join only after acceptance.
Fundraising Forward is a selected programme. We first review whether your startup is ready and whether the programme can create meaningful value for your raise.
Free Fundraising Fit Check
Tell us about your startup, round, traction, pitch and fundraising priorities.
BeFounder Review
We review fundraising readiness, programme fit and whether relevant investor matching is realistic.
Acceptance + €550
If accepted, you receive an invitation and decide whether you want to join the Founding Cohort.
Fundraising Forward Starts
We begin readiness work, investor targeting, matching and the four-week fundraising sprint.
Join for €550 if your startup is accepted.
The Fundraising Fit Check is free. If accepted, you can join the complete four-week Founding Cohort for €550. Future cohorts are planned at €990.
Full four-week programme.
Start with the free Fit Check.
There is no payment to submit your Fundraising Fit Check. We first review your startup and fundraising readiness. If accepted, you can then decide whether to join for €550.
Don’t just find investors. Find investors that make sense.
Fundraising Forward is not an investor database. Matching starts with your company, your round and the investor profile that actually makes sense.
Where a credible match exists, BeFounder facilitates the introduction rather than simply handing you a contact list.
Up to 16 curated introductions across four weeks.
Introductions depend on investor fit, stage, sector, geography, investor interest and availability. Investor meetings and investment are never guaranteed.
Four weeks. One fundraising objective.
Move from fundraising uncertainty toward stronger positioning, relevant investor access and better conversations.
Get Ready
Understand exactly where your raise stands.
Get Sharp
Turn your company story into an investor conversation.
Get Introduced
Move from investor targeting into relevant conversations.
Get In The Room
Bring the work together and move your raise forward.
Fundraising Forward Demo Day.
After four weeks of preparation, matching and investor conversations, selected founders can take the next step: pitching in front of invited investors.
Learn from people building what’s next.
Participants receive access to selected founder resources, mentorship videos and insights from experienced founders, investors and operators across the BeFounder network.
Kilian Kaminski
Co-Founder · refurbed
Scaling · Marketplace · Growth
Ramin Hasani
Co-Founder · Liquid AI
AI · Deep Tech · Research
Hugh Forrest
Startup Ecosystem · Innovation
Global Community
Investor Perspective
Fundraising · Investor Readiness
Venture Capital
Founder & Operator
Growth · Go-to-Market
Company Building
Renate Schnutt
AUSSENWIRTSCHAFT AUSTRIA
International Markets · Expansion
Library
Your learning does not stop after week four.
Access practical resources and selected mentorship content beyond the fundraising sprint.
Built for founders who are ready to raise.
Fundraising Forward works best when your startup already has enough substance for serious investor conversations.
Strong Fit
Probably Too Early
Cohort
Capacity Individual matching · real workload
Why we limit the number of companies
Investor targeting, pitch feedback and facilitated introductions are handled individually. Fundraising Forward therefore cannot operate as an unlimited membership without reducing the quality of matching and support.
Applications are reviewed for readiness and programme fit before participation is confirmed.
Questions before you start.
Is the Fundraising Fit Check free?
Yes. There is no payment required to submit the Fundraising Fit Check and no obligation to join after the review.
How much does Fundraising Forward cost?
The Founding Cohort price is €550 for accepted startups. Future cohorts are planned at €990.
When do I pay?
Only after your startup has been reviewed, accepted and you decide that you want to join the programme.
What is included in the €550 programme fee?
The fee covers the complete four-week Fundraising Forward sprint, including fundraising readiness, pitch feedback, investor targeting, curated matching, up to four relevant warm introductions per week where matches exist, legal fundraising support, Founder Library access and selected Demo Day participation.
Is investment guaranteed?
No. Investment decisions remain entirely with investors. Fundraising Forward is designed to improve readiness, targeting, access and investor conversations — not to promise funding.
Are four investor introductions every week guaranteed?
No. The programme is designed to facilitate up to four curated warm introductions per week where appropriate matches exist. Introductions depend on stage, sector, geography, investor fit, interest and availability.
What does “warm introduction” mean?
BeFounder facilitates the introduction between your company and a relevant investor rather than simply giving you an investor list or contact database.
What stage should my startup be?
Fundraising Forward is primarily designed for Pre-Seed and Seed startups with a clear product direction and an active intention to raise.
Do I need a pitch deck before submitting the Fit Check?
An initial pitch deck is strongly recommended because the programme focuses on improving and testing an existing fundraising story rather than building a startup from scratch.
Is Demo Day guaranteed for every participant?
Demo Day participation is for selected founders based on readiness and programme progress.
Why is cohort capacity limited?
Investor matching, pitch feedback and introductions require individual work. Limiting capacity helps keep these activities relevant and personal.
Ready to move your raise forward? First, let’s check the fit.
Tell us about your startup, fundraising stage and current round. We will review whether Fundraising Forward is the right next step and whether there is meaningful investor fit.