Capital roadmap
A sequenced plan showing which funding source fits each development milestone, evidence gap and financing need.
Capital strategy for startups
Startup funding consulting across grants, capital and European expansion.
Startup funding consulting across Europe: grants, R&D funding, investor readiness, blended finance and expansion strategy for innovative founders.
Who this is for
A funding route must fit the company — not the other way around.
We assess the company, technology, market, consortium needs, readiness and financing timeline before recommending a programme.
Innovative startups preparing an R&D, validation, pilot or commercialisation project.
Founders deciding between grants, equity, loans and blended finance.
International companies establishing a European base or entering new European markets.
Teams that need a fundable roadmap before approaching programmes, investors or partners.
What we deliver
From funding decision to submission-ready strategy.
Funding readiness
A clear view of what must improve in the project, team, validation, IP, budget and commercial case before outreach or application.
Execution pathway
Defined next steps for grant applications, investor materials, consortium building, market entry and funding conversations.
Our process
A disciplined funding process.
01
Funding diagnosis
We map your runway, milestones, technology readiness, traction, geography, ownership and financing constraints.
02
Capital-source design
We compare non-dilutive grants, national incentives, equity, strategic partners and other sources against the company plan.
03
Readiness work
We strengthen the evidence, narrative, budget, milestones, partner roles and materials needed for the selected route.
04
Applications and outreach
We support proposal development, partner coordination, investor readiness and structured follow-up.
FAQ
Questions founders ask us.
Should a startup pursue grants or investors first?
There is no universal order. The right sequence depends on runway, technology risk, ownership goals, traction, eligible activities and time to funding. Grants can reduce dilution, while equity may finance activities or speed that public programmes cannot cover.
Can grants and venture capital be combined?
Often yes, provided the financing structure complies with programme rules and the same cost is not financed twice. A well-designed grant can validate technology and extend runway, while equity supports commercial scale and activities outside the funded project.
Do you work with pre-revenue startups?
Yes, when the team has a credible innovation, execution capacity and a financing case that can be evidenced. The suitable route may be an earlier-stage national programme, consortium project or readiness plan rather than an immediate EIC application.
Can you help a non-European startup access European funding?
We can assess whether European establishment, partnership or market-entry plans create a realistic route. Eligibility differs by programme and country, so company setup alone never guarantees access to funding.
Build the funding strategy before the deadline pressure begins.
Start with the Funding Navigator or request an expert review of your company and project.