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- est 2009 -

Beratungslösungen

Fundraising & growth
financing

Growth companies and ambitious mid-sized businesses require capital to establish new business models, develop products, enter new markets, finance acquisitions or bridge transition phases.SBCF & Cie. supports companies in selecting suitable financing instruments, approaching the capital market and structuring the transaction — with the aim of securing financing that not only provides capital, but also strategically fits the company.

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WHY SBCF & CIE.

Capital that strategically fits..

SBCF & Cie. considers not only the amount and maturity of the capital requirement, but also dilution effects, implications for governance and typical terms such as covenants and repayment profiles.As an owner-managed boutique, we combine financing know-how with strategic positioning and a clear view of investor fit — creating financing that truly moves the company forward.

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Financing instruments

Which instrument fits your growth phase?

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Equity rounds

Equity financing is particularly suitable for companies with high growth potential, ambitious investment plans or still limited debt capacity. We support the preparation of the investment story, the alignment of the business model and financial business model, company valuation, investor selection and the negotiation of key participation terms such as liquidation preferences and anti-dilution clauses.

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CHALLENGES

SBCF & Cie. understands the challenges.

“Which form of financing fits the next growth phase?”

“How can the equity story be presented convincingly to investors?”

“Which capital providers are suitable — VC, growth equity, strategic investors, family offices or venture debt providers?”

“When is the right time for the next round, a secondary or a strategic partner?”

“How do we prepare for due diligence, the term sheet and negotiations?”

“What dilution and governance implications are associated with the financing?”

“Which terms and clauses — covenants, repayment profiles and protective rights — are appropriate?”

“How should the valuation be substantiated in a well-founded way?”

ROLE SBCF & Cie.

SBCF & Cie. at your side.

We support companies in financing rounds, raising growth capital and structuring suitable instruments.

In doing so, we combine financing know-how with strategic positioning and a clear view of scalability, market potential and investor logic. We support the selection of suitable financing instruments, capital market outreach and transaction structuring.

Especially in later-stage financing rounds, the requirements increase for a professionally organised process, the equity story, the business plan including pitch deck, as well as investor outreach and transaction certainty.

In addition to full process support, focused individual solutions can also be commissioned.

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Typical services:

Review and adjustment of business model, equity story and cap table, including consistency checks
Preparation and execution of fundraising and growth financing
Preparation of pitch deck, financial model and data room
Advisory on suitable financing instruments, including equity, convertible loans, subordinated loans and venture debt, as well as capital providers
Company valuation and term sheet support
Support with investor outreach and negotiation of key participation terms
Structuring of convertible loans and mezzanine instruments, including conversion rights, maturity, discounts and caps
Exit readiness and preparation of strategic partnerships
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Technology edge

Finding the right capital provider with precision.

The right financing depends on the right investor. Our Target Scanner identifies suitable capital providers through technology-enabled methods — VC and growth equity funds, strategic investors, family offices or venture debt providers. By combining internal and external data sources with AI-enabled research, a broad investor universe is turned into a focused, prioritised outreach list.

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Ready for the next financing round?

In a confidential introductory call, we assess your capital requirements and outline the right financing path — non-binding and discreet.

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Q&A | Frequently asked questions

No. The first conversation is non-binding and free of charge. We gain an initial understanding of your capital requirements and growth objectives and outline the right financing path.
That depends on your growth phase, debt capacity and objectives regarding control and dilution. We assess equity, convertible loans, mezzanine financing and venture debt, and recommend the structure that fits your situation.
Confidentiality is our highest priority. Suitable capital providers are approached discreetly and in a controlled manner, ensuring that your plans and negotiating position remain protected at all times.
No. With our best-fit approach, individual modules — such as the equity story, financial model or investor research — can be commissioned in a focused way and later transferred into a full process.
After the introductory call and preparation of the relevant materials, outreach can begin promptly. Thorough preparation of the equity story, financial model and data room significantly shortens the process and increases transaction certainty.
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