arise financing

Many innovative business ideas are not realised because founders lack the necessary funding. For this reason, Startup BW Pre-Seed was created as a financing instrument by the state of Baden-Württemberg.

Start-up BW Pre-Seed provides early-stage start-ups with seed funding. In this phase, institutional investors are cautious due to the increased risk and uncertain prospects of success of the start-up project. Accredited support partners help with both the application and the methodological support.

Arise is the mentoring partner to provide you with the best possible support. We will guide you through the preparation, application, application process and further development of your business model.

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What you need to know

The state of Baden-Württemberg and Startup BW offer start-up funding to early-stage start-ups. Accredited support partners help with both the application process and methodological support. BadenCampus is a support partner and will provide the best possible support. Innovative start-ups can apply for the convertible loan with subordination agreement via BadenCampus. Start-ups can apply for a maximum of 320,000 euros (in exceptional cases, doubling is also possible), with the majority of the financing (80%) being disbursed via L-Bank. The remaining 20% (can be topped up to 50%) must be financed by a co-investor. This means that the investor's sum can increase to up to 160,000 euros.
- Innovative idea or start-up project
- Founded less than 5 years ago
- Support from pre-seed support partners:in
- Start-ups in the state of Baden-Württemberg
- Private Co-Investor:in provides at least 20 per cent of the start-up financing
One start-up would like to receive funding of 200,000 euros. The state of Baden-Württemberg and L-Bank will provide 80% of the sum, i.e. 160,000 euros. The private co-investor must invest at least 20% of the total amount, in this case 40,000 euros. The co-investor can be, for example, a business angel, a company from the SME sector or a venture capitalist. The co-investor can increase their share by up to 50% - i.e. up to 160,000 euros, so that the start-up receives total funding of 320,000 euros (in exceptional cases, double this amount is also possible).
If the start-up is successful after the start-up financing, L-Bank has the option of converting its sum into shares as part of a capital increase. The more likely option is that L-Bank will demand repayment of the loan amount, including a small amount of interest, within a period of two to five years. However, these options are only available if there is sufficient liquidity. In the event of a loss or insolvency, the loan is forfeited.
- Application by experienced partners
- Start-up financing as a convertible loan with subordination
- Comparatively fast and uncomplicated loan
- No company valuation necessary
- Company shares after conversion are capped
- Easy access for investors
- No repayment in the event of insolvency

Programme

Interest & Contact

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Selection & support

We review your business model and financial plan and work with you on it. As soon as you and we agree that you have a good chance of winning the selection pitch, we will register you.

Decision & payout

Now the time has come: You pitch in front of the Startup BW Pre-Seed Panel. Once you have done this, you will submit your application, accompanied by us, and receive your first funding.

Selection of supported start-ups