Early-stage financing
The Start-up BW Pre-Seed Program offers innovative start-ups with a clear vision of growth access to a Early-stage financing. Up to 400,000€ are realizable, at least 20 percent of the sum from a co-investor. We have already successfully supported 35+ startups and have thus raised over €8 million in investments.
Risk-free start-up capital up to 400,000€
In the early phase just before entering the market, the loan is tied to the corporation; founders are not personally liable.
No transfer of shares
The conversion option only takes effect with the next financing round. Until then, the cap table will remain unaffected.
Payout in a few weeks
The standardized application process is streamlined and fast. If the documents are complete, payment can be made just four weeks after the confirmation.
Journey to secure early stage funding
The financing advice takes place throughout the year and prepares green tech startups in the best possible way for the pitch to L-Bank and the Ministry of Economy.
Application
Startups apply with a pitch deck and financial plan. On this basis, we initially review the financing requirements. It is important to specify the desired jury session.
Initial Consultation
In the initial discussion, we clarify all important questions about the business model, degree of innovation, growth vision and the timing for pre-seed and explain all deliverables for registration for the jury meeting.
Follow-up
consultation (s)
We are intensively preparing startups for the jury meeting. To this end, we are sharpening the pitch deck and financial plan and, if necessary, further developing a business model, growth vision and long-term financing strategy.
Jury session
Jury meetings take place every two months. At least 10 days before the jury meeting, we will register the startup with the final pitch deck, financial plan and LOI of the co-investor (s).
The upcoming dates for 2025:
- July 3/04, 2025
- 18/19 September 2025
- 10/11 November 2025
Payout
Within six weeks of approval, we submit the funding application together with the startups and apply for payment from L-Bank.
Follow-up support
Smart green is your support partner until the term of the pre-seed contract expires.
Achieving your goal with a strong partner
As a support partner, we intensively prepare Green Tech Startups for a successful jury pitch. To this end, we work together to develop a reliable financing story, sharpen the necessary documents for the jury meeting and structure the funding application process.
Search for co-investors
When identifying & approaching potential co-investors, the smart green network comes into play!
1:1 consultation
For the jury meeting, startups can obtain individual advice on the business model, financing track and pitch deck.
Many years of experience
Through more than 35 successful jury meetings, smart green provides pragmatic and targeted support in preparing for the jury meeting and in the application process following a commitment.
Real voices.
Real results.
“With the support of smart green, we received early-stage financing, which was decisive for establishing our platform in the DACH region.”
“We received our first financing through smart green and were thus able to develop Europe's largest platform for circular construction.”
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