VOICE-OVER: You are an entrepreneur with a vision.
You want to move forward and grow your business.
Perhaps with your current product or service. Or maybe in a new international market.
But how to finance your plans?
You need investors.
But where do you find them? And how do you convince them?
Good preparation is important and your business plan serves as a basis.
Work out exactly what you want to do and what you need money for.
Support your plan with numbers and a realistic earnings model.
Turn this into a short and powerful pitch...
to convince and inspire others.
And be prepared for questions about the numbers...
such as your income, costs, and investments.
The more convincing your plan and your numbers...
the more likely you are to find an investor.
There are different forms of financing.
Let's look together which one suits your business.
You can go to a bank to borrow an amount via a business bank loan.
The bank will assess your plan based on their criteria.
For example, whether you have sufficient collateral...
and your finances are in order.
Or you can opt for an informal investor.
This person invests equity in your business.
Besides the business part, it is therefore also important...
that you have a good relationship with them.
Then there are investment funds.
These often consist of several informal investors...
or an investment company.
They look mainly at your qualities as an entrepreneur and the long-term potential.
For example, what your company will be worth in five years.
You can also ask family, friends, or acquaintances.
They will consider your dream and are more likely to invest...
if they believe in you as an entrepreneur.
To finance a particular asset, such as a company car, you can also lease.
Then you pay a monthly amount to the leasing company.
Or you can try crowdfunding.
Here, you share your plan via a platform and raise money from the general public.
People invest if they believe in your idea – and in you.
Finally, you can also turn to the government.
Check if your plan fits in with a relevant theme for which there are subsidies or schemes.
Sustainability is a good example.
Of course, you can also combine different forms of financing.
This way, you can build the right financing mix for your business...
and you can make your dream come true.
Want to know more? Go to KVK.nl/finance.