InvestmentSheroes

Investing in 12 weeks

The biggest hurdle for female start-ups is the issue of investment. This is shown by the German Startup Monitor and also the NRW Startup Report. We don't want to let that stand still.
Check in now and become saddle-proof in negotiating, pitching and addressing investors!

Target group

Founders or various teams with MVP and first traction; digital business model, throughout Germany

focus

Helping founders or various teams make their first investment

format

12-week program
May 15, 2025 - August 15, 2025
Hub investment opportunity and #HUBGRADE
Accelerator wildcard
Coworking space
Practice-oriented workshops
Individual coaching & mentoring
funding
Network of partners, stakeholders, shareholders, experts and founders

target

Achieve your first investment; saddle strength when dealing with investors

runtime

3 months + closing pitch event as part of the SOA

Your schedule

1

15.05. - 28.05.

Introduction &
targets

Getting to know and setting goals.

2

29.05. - 11.06.

Pitch Deck: Validation & Optimization

Best practice building a pitch deck. Validate your pitch deck.

3

12.06. - 25.06.

Financial planning: analysis & clarification

Review of existing financial plans. Preparation for due diligence processes.

4

26.06. - 09.07.

Writing an investment proposal & approaching investors

Development and structure of a successful investment proposal. Strategies for reaching out.

5

10.07. - 23.07.

Negotiation skills & contract rights

Basics of term sheets and participation agreements. Legal pitfalls and how to avoid them.

6

24.07. - 06.08.

Pitch training and cross-examination simulation

Storytelling for the pitch. Realistic investor questions and how to answer confidently.

7

07.08. - 20.08.

Conclusion and pitch event

Presentation to a jury of real investors at our lighthouse event STARTUP OPEN AIR.

Investment SHeroes