Investors
So your company grows successfully
Equity for the start-up and growth phase, loan capital as soon as you’re profitable. Depending on what phase your company is in, you’ll need to rely on different investors. Get an overview.
What types of investor are out there?
The primary sources of funding in the development and growth phase are savings, private resources, subsidies and prize money and financing models in partnership with private investors. The doors to borrowing only open once your profitable.
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The term equity denotes funds contributed to a company by one or more owners or investors. It means you share in the company’s profits but are also committed to suffering any losses incurred.
Equity can be your own savings, money from family, friends or investors, advances against an inheritance or from cashing in a retirement fund early.
However, we’d recommend you don’t use all your retirement savings as seed capital when you start a business. Starting your own business is always high risk and if things don’t work out you could end up with a big hole in your pension fund.
Business angels are wealthy individuals who provide start-ups with capital as well as contributing their knowledge and valuable networks. This in turn can open the door to further capital. Business angels often support businesses during the development phase and then sell their investment after the first successful surge in growth.
Your benefits – from starting your company to planning succession
- Proactive support when setting up your company
- Expert succession planning from A to Z
- Presentation of occupational pension solutions for you and your employees
Our experts are here for you – we look forward to seeing you.
