Start-ups
For a first financing round and a business plan whose financial assumptions must be logical and explainable.
Financing guidance
Well prepared for the bank or investor
How much financing do you need, when do you need the funds and what do the terms mean for your business? I help you substantiate your business plan financially, build realistic forecasts and prepare for the financing conversation.
Your forecast is not yet reliable enough.Revenue, costs and payment timing need to form a realistic cash picture.
The required amount is not yet well substantiated.The investment, working capital and a suitable buffer all matter.
The business plan and financing request do not yet align.A financier needs to understand how plans, figures and repayment fit together.
A downside scenario is missing.What happens when revenue arrives later, costs rise or customers pay more slowly?
You want to understand the effect of the terms.Including interest, repayment, valuation and giving up equity.
Who it is for
From a first financing round to the next growth step.
Financing guidance is for business owners who want to understand their request financially and explain it convincingly. There is no minimum revenue, financing amount or fixed sector. The guidance depends on the stage, complexity and information already available.
Growing businesses
For investments, additional capacity or working capital when growth requires cash before it produces cash.
Owners assessing terms
For a considered choice between bank finance, angels and the effects on cash flow, control and ownership.
What I develop
From plan to a financially substantiated story.
I do more than produce a model. I make sure you understand which assumptions determine the financing amount, which risks become visible and which choices you need to explain in the meeting.
Business plan and assumptions
We examine assumptions about revenue, costs, investments, growth and timing so the story and figures support one another.
Financing requirement
We determine how much is needed, what it is for and when it is required, including working capital and a suitable buffer.
Financial plan and forecasts
I develop cash flow, results and scenarios so that payment timing, potential shortfalls and repayment capacity become clear.
Financing form and terms
We assess the financial effect of bank finance or angel investment. Where relevant, this also covers valuation and the consequences of giving up equity.
Application and meetings
I substantiate the financing request, prepare you for critical questions and can join a bank or investor meeting if desired.
Approach
Personal guidance from question to meeting.
Financing questions are handled exclusively by Mylène Duurland. You work directly with her from the initial scoping through to preparation for the meeting.
Introduction
Discuss the objective, stage, timing and available information.
Scope
Determine which analysis, forecasts and guidance are required.
Substantiate
Develop figures, assumptions, financing amount and scenarios.
Prepare
Review questions, terms and the financial story.
Discuss
Enter the meeting confidently, together with Mylène if desired.
On your side of the table
Experience with how investors assess businesses.
Mylène Duurland is founder and financial strategist at Impact Growth Partner. She has more than seven years of experience in private equity, M&A and business valuations. This background helps her understand how investors assess growth, risk, returns, cash flows and business value.
She applies that expertise on the business owner’s side. The guidance can complement a bookkeeper, accountant or existing finance team.
Your financing question is personally guided by Mylène.
Pricing and next step
The guidance fits the actual question.
For a clearly scoped assignment, I work with a project fee. When the scope may change or focused support is more suitable, guidance can be agreed at an hourly rate. Before we start, we agree what is required, the price and a realistic timeline.
Project fee
For a clear assignment with agreed components and outcome.
Hourly rate
For focused preparation, review or guidance when that better suits the scope.
First step
Discuss your financing question.
Briefly explain what you want to finance, which information is available and when you expect to have the meeting. We can then decide which preparation is appropriate.