For European startups and scaleups seeking strategic ways to extend their runway
In today's market, startups and scaleups may find themselves needing additional funding to bridge the gap between major fundraising rounds. This webinar will break down the concept of bridge rounds, exploring when and why they’re useful. Ideal for European startups and scaleups seeking strategic ways to extend their runway.
Join us on December 11, 2024, at 11:00 AM CET for an expert-led session featuring Jan Engels, Investment Manager at High-Tech Gründerfonds, and moderated by Ronald Rapberger, Regional Manager DACH at SeedBlink. Together, we’ll share practical insights, resources, and actionable steps to help you navigate bridge rounds successfully.
• Key differences between bridge rounds and traditional funding rounds
• Current market trends
• When to consider a bridge round? Common scenarios
• Who’s funding the bridge round and with what instruments?
• Cap table impact: Structuring bridge rounds to avoid dilution or conflict with future funding rounds
• Q&A Session
Guest speaker: Jan Engels, Investment Manager at High-Tech Gründerfonds
Following a bachelor’s degree in biotechnology, Dr. Jan F. Engels completed a PhD in chemistry and nanotechnology in Hong Kong, where he stayed the past 10 years. During his PhD studies he co-founded a medical device start-up in the field of ophthalmology and drug delivery with the position as VP technology. Next to R&D, his focus was on technology patents and business development with successful collaborations with listed companies in US, Europe, and Japan. Next to his start-up position, Jan has a part time lecturer position, teaching Entrepreneurship. After returning to Germany, he joined High-Tech Gründerfonds as an Investment Manager Life Science.
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Moderator: Ronald Rapberger, Regional Manager DACH at SeedBlink
As SeedBlink's Regional Manager for DACH, and with deep expertise in investment, credit risk and banking, Ronald leverages the dynamism of the German-speaking economy by finding ambitious founders looking to add a European community of investors to their VC fundraising journey and partner with local VCs, business angel groups and family offices.
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