Your
fast track to
financing

In 14 weeks, you will prepare for your first financing round in a structured manner. In the end, you will approach selected investors with professional documents and a clear strategy.

For Female Founders · In English · Starting in January

Your
fast track to
financing

In 14 weeks, you will prepare for your first financing round in a structured manner. In the end, you will approach selected investors with professional documents and a clear strategy.

For Female Founders · In English · Starting in January

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Approach

Four months of full fundraising focus

I will guide you through the fundraising preparation. You can expect a compact process with clearly defined tasks and honest feedback.

The program provides you with structure and timeframe that forces you into execution. You will learn the fundraising game step by step while preparing for your first financing round.

Together with 10 other female founders, we create accountability, community, and fundraising success.

I will guide you through the fundraising preparation. You can expect a compact process with clearly defined tasks and honest feedback.

The program provides you with a binding rhythm and structure that forces you into execution. You will learn the fundraising trade step by step while preparing for your first financing round.

Together with 10 other female founders, we create accountability, networking, and fundraising success.

REQUIREMENTS

Does the program suit you?

The program is for you, if …

fundraising is a real priority for you over the next four months.

you can free up around 20 hours a week for this.

your startup is scalable and already has initial market validation.

your business model is suitable for startup financing.

you yourself are financially invested and bring sufficient budget for the preparation.

you want to do the work yourself – but with a clear process and experienced sparring.

The program is not for you if…

you can only do fundraising as a side project right now.

your idea or business model has not yet been validated.

your business is not scalable.

you currently do not have the necessary financial resources.

you need a highly specialized fundraising process, for example in crypto, life sciences, or biotech.

you expect someone to completely handle your financing round for you.

About the coach

I am Barbara Fischer and I make fundraising predictable

As a coach, I have supported over 100 startups to their first fundraising success.

From my experience, I have developed a plan and expertise that I would like to share with you.

With the guided fundraising program, I want to support female founders in developing fundraising skills and successfully completing the first financing round for their startup.

As a coach, I have supported over 100 startups to their first fundraising success.

From my experience, I have developed a plan and expertise that I would like to share with you.

With the implementation program, I want to support female founders in developing fundraising skills and successfully completing the first financing round for their startup.

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Results

Your new
fundraising skill

Timing

Appearance

Salutation

Sovereignty

You are addressing investors at the perfect moment

You will learn to realistically assess your startup's level of maturity. You won't waste time on conversations that come too early or too late.

Timing

Appearance

Salutation

Sovereignty

You are addressing investors at the perfect moment

You will learn to realistically assess your startup's level of maturity. You won't waste time on conversations that come too early or too late.

WHAT TO EXPECT

The pillars of the program

Everything you need to approach investors professionally

Fixed weekly tasks

Clear deadlines keep you on track and ensure progress

Fixed weekly tasks

Clear deadlines keep you on track and ensure progress

Streamlined platform

All materials, tasks, and documents in one place

Streamlined platform

All materials, tasks, and documents in one place

Proven templates

Ready-made structures for pitch decks, financial plans, cover letters, and much more

Proven templates

Ready-made structures for pitch decks, financial plans, cover letters, and much more

Real-world practical examples

Learn from real cases of successful funding rounds

Real-world practical examples

Learn from real cases of successful funding rounds

Live calls with Barbara

Every two weeks, get direct feedback and answers to your questions

Live calls with Barbara

Every two weeks, get direct feedback and answers to your questions

External expert support

An expert in legal matters provides input and feedback

External expert support

An expert in legal matters provides input and feedback

Process

Your roadmap

Your roadmap

Four months with a clear structure and regular check-ins – this is the framework that will lead you to success.

Phase 1: Foundation & Strategy

Together, we will define your financing strategy, determine your exact capital requirements, and clarify the legal foundations. You will start directly with your dedicated accountability partner, benefit from two live calls with Barbara for the right alignment, and receive expert legal input on convertible loans and term sheets.

Phase 2: Central Documents

We focus entirely on your core documents: pitch deck and financial plan. You will develop your storyline as well as your market and traction data, sharpen your online presence, and have your financial plan thoroughly vetted by a financial expert during a review session.

Phase 3: Pitch Fine-Tuning and Investor Targeting

We build your qualified investor target list, draft your outreach messages, and plan your relevant event visits. In the live calls and a special pitch deck review session with Barbara, you will get direct feedback on your finished deck.

Phase 4: Investor Outreach

In week 13, your final acquisition roadmap for reaching out to investors independently is in place. As you start the active phase, you will use an individual 1:1 with Barbara for targeted sparring based on the initial feedback from investors. A live event in Zurich concludes our program and solidifies your new network.

BASED ON THE HANDBOOK

My Knowledge, Your Guide

The implementation program is based on my handbook for startup fundraising. We use the book as a guide and supplement it with live calls, video content, templates, and professional feedback.

Each participant will receive a paperback copy of the book at the start of the course.

You can take a sneak peek here.

Ready for the next round?

Ready for the next round?

I want you to get as much as possible out of the guided fundraising program. Therefore, participation begins with a short application. The purpose of the application form is to get to know your current status and to see whether the most important prerequisites for successful fundraising preparation are met.

If it's a good fit, I will invite you to a personal introductory meeting. There, we will clarify together whether the program fits you, your startup and your goals – and whether now is the right time for your fundraising round.

I want you to get as much as possible out of the guided fundraising program. Therefore, participation begins with a short application. The purpose of the application form is to get to know your current status and to see whether the most important prerequisites for successful fundraising preparation are met.

If it's a good fit, I will invite you to a personal introductory meeting. There, we will clarify together whether the program fits you, your startup and your goals – and whether now is the right time for your fundraising round.

Feedback

What my clients say

Portrait of a founder couple in a working environment
"Clear, focused, structured. Barbara helped us make decisive progress in our fundraising."

Chloé Albietz & Francois Carruzzo

Founders, Bioscibex

Feedback

What my clients say

Portrait of a founder couple in a working environment
"Clear, focused, structured. Barbara helped us make decisive progress in our fundraising."

Chloé Albietz & Francois Carruzzo

Founders, Bioscibex

Feedback

What my clients say

Portrait of a founder couple in a working environment
"Clear, focused, structured. Barbara helped us make decisive progress in our fundraising."

Chloé Albietz & Francois Carruzzo

Founders, Bioscibex

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you still have questions?

How does the application process work?

You fill out a short fundraising readiness questionnaire. Barbara reviews your details and invites you to a personal conversation. Together, you will assess whether your startup is ready for fundraising and if you can benefit from the program.

How long does the program last?

The program lasts 14 weeks. During this time, you will receive input and tasks every week. A live call takes place every 2 weeks.

How much time do I need?

You should be able to work with focus for four months. The program requires personal responsibility and full-time focus. Without this time, it is not the right fit for you.

In which language does it take place?

The program takes place exclusively in English. All materials, assignments, and live calls are in English.

Will Barbara do the work for me?

No. Barbara prepares you and gives you structure, feedback, and tools. The implementation is up to you. Fundraising is a craft that you learn yourself.

What happens after that?

After week 14, you will independently begin reaching out to and negotiating with investors. During this time, you will have a 1:1 session with Barbara. A live event in Zurich concludes the program. You are responsible for your own travel and accommodation costs.

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