Funding Check

Ready to raise funding?

Let us evaluate and optimize your file. You'll receive an immediate list of areas for improvement, and we'll connect you with the right financiers from our network within 2 weeks.

Determine the right financing mix tailored to your company
Submit your funding questions and get direct, honest feedback from an experienced funder
Increase your chances of success by tapping into an extensive network

Sit down with potential financiers within 2 weeks to present your file

Is your company well-prepared to raise money? We’ll send your file to all financiers in our network who match your sector, size, phase, and funding needs. All you have to do is pitch and let us handle the rest.

Bank financing

A classic, but no less important pillar in growth funding.

Government funding

Complement your mix with growth funding from governments, offering attractive features.

Alternative funding

Consider alternatives such as crowdlending, factoring, leasing, and more.

Why do a Funding Check?

Banks are stricter with loans, and investors are more selective. To maximize every opportunity, you need to be fully prepared. A Funding Check helps you understand what’s missing and ensures you can confidently approach financiers with a strong file.

“The Harbour is very flexible: no one size fits all, but a personal approach based on the needs of the entrepreneur!”

Louis Mortreu

Co-founder — Just Russell

How does a Funding Check work?

A Funding Check is more than just pitching and waiting for a yes or no. The Harbour guides you through a short, focused process to refine your preparation, connect with financiers, and map out your next steps. Think Shark Tank - but without cameras and with real, constructive feedback.

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Step 1: Preparation and review

Send us your documents, and our experts will analyze them through the eyes of a financier. We assess whether your file is ready for the market and make necessary adjustments.

Receive feedback from multiple angles (Business Model, Product, Market & Competition, Customers, Team, Financial, Legal)

Improve your documentation (Business Plan, Financial Plan, Valuation, Pitch Materials)

Clarify your funding needs by reviewing different financing options and their pros and cons

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Step 2: Preparation & pitch training

Test your pitch with a few experts to familiarize yourself with funders' questions and refine your presentation.

Receive on-the-spot feedback from experienced advisors and funders

Go through your presentation slide by slide to refine your propositions and sharpen your focus

Build confidence to approach real financiers with conviction

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Step 3: Matchmaking & Pitching

Based on your sector, size, phase, and funding needs, we compile a list of potential financiers that fit your profile. We then send out invitations to pitch your plans to each match.

Gain access to our international network of over 5,000 funders

Meet potential financiers within two weeks to present your file

Connect with the right people more easily thanks to The Harbour’s quality label

Find financiers that perfectly align with your situation and needs

These growing companies have already secured their deal

ClimateCamp successfully raises funding with The Harbour as dealmaker

ClimateCamp helps companies reduce their CO2 emissions by measuring and reducing the carbon footprint in the value chain with their suppliers. After months of discussions with investors, ClimateCamp engaged The Harbour to take the final step and successfully complete the deals.

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ClimateCamp

How Tomsgates raised nearly €1 million for their new warehouse

Tomsgates specializes in luxury wooden cat and dog doors, representing quality and craftsmanship. They use sustainable materials and provide a premium service, including installation. The growth continued rapidly, leading Tomsgates to face an important decision: relocating to a larger storage facility to meet rising demand.

However, an expansion requires funding, which is where The Harbour stepped in. With a well-thought-out strategy, a financial plan, and expert guidance, nearly €1 million in funding was secured.

Ivan Vandevivere

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Tomsgates

Driving electric forward: How BattMobility secured growth capital for sustainable mobility

Sustainable mobility requires smart investments. As a pioneer in electric car sharing, BattMobility aspired to expand its impact and scale further. However, growth comes at a cost, and attracting the right investors is an art in itself. To convince Ethias Ventures and secure a strong deal, BattMobility enlisted the expertise of The Harbour. With an updated financial plan and strategic support throughout the negotiation process, we helped accelerate their growth plans.

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Huswell raises growth capital to simplify short-term rental

Huswell, the innovative short-term rental management platform that simplifies hosting and maximizes returns with smart automation and comprehensive operational support, continues to advance at full speed. Their all-in-one platform helps vacation rental owners maximize returns without the hassle. To maintain that momentum and achieve their growth ambitions, Huswell raised strategic funding with The Harbour. This provides a powerful boost to scale faster and take the first steps toward a Series A round.

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Huswell

How Content & Coffee raised nearly half a million to make their dream come true

Growing takes money. And Content & Coffee, "the application lifecycle company," knew that all too well. With big ambitions for the future and a group of interested investors on board, their capital round seemed within reach. However, a missing financial plan and a clear valuation posed a challenge that needed to be addressed. Together with The Harbour, they set to work on turning their growth plans into a financial success story. The result? A smart financing mix that raised nearly half a million euros and positioned them for a strong future.

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Content & Coffee

How MyGrid raised €600,000 to accelerate the energy transition

The road to growth is full of challenges, especially when launching an innovative product in a competitive market. MyGrid, the Flemish start-up behind the ModuleOne smart home battery, faced similar hurdles. To achieve their mission of making renewable energy accessible to everyone, founders Jan Wellens and Stef Van de Gehuchte needed not only capital but also the right investors. With the help of The Harbour, they devised a smart and strategic funding process that resulted in €600,000 and valuable expertise. This is how MyGrid prepared to fulfill their sustainable mission.

Stef Van de Hamlet

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MyGrid

600,000 euros for the telephone exchanges of the future

A sleek 150 years after Alexander Bell invented the telephone, it remains an indispensable communication tool for companies. However, the classic telephone exchange has had its time. Sippy is bringing it to the cloud, enabling businesses worldwide to make and receive calls from any device, all while using the same number.

Benoit Biesmans

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Sippy

€1,200,000 for a digital concrete platform

No more ordering truckloads of concrete by phone or email. The East-Flemish start-up Betrotrace has developed a platform to streamline communication between concrete plants, transporters, and contractors. This ensures that the right amount of concrete is delivered to the right place, on time.

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Betotrace

Why have more than 1,000 founders already chosen The Harbour?

We share our expertise

Hundreds of companies have found the necessary growth funding thanks to our well-founded files, strong connections, and hands-on guidance.

We don't waste valuable time

We will accelerate your file by quickly meeting with financiers. The sooner the funding is completed, the faster you can refocus.

We are in the ring together

The Harbour is your wingman until the money is in your account. Get hands-on support with financial plans, term sheets, pitch decks, negotiations, and more.

86%

success rate on all our funding and M&A rounds

3x

faster at closing a deal than doing it yourself

100%

focus on acquisitions and growth funding

5,000

warm contacts in our international network

We may not be the only solution, but we are the best

It’s smart to be guided in such a process. But it’s important to choose the best guidance from a party that has the right expertise and focus on this.

Consultants

Like “the Big Four”

A lot of experience with advice, but less with matchmaking

Not practical and hands-on

Only interested in large companies

Limited network with banks, angels, buyers...

Costs rise quickly

Accountants and lawyers

Offices looking to expand their services

Entrepreneurs don't always understand

Don't handle matchmaking

Unable to create an attractive pitch deck

Can take little risk

Do not have an M&A or funding network

The Harbour Experts

Fully focused on funding and M&A

Speak the entrepreneur's language

Support from A to Z

Commercial, financial, and legal team

Know exactly what financiers and buyers want

Warm network of 5k+ international contacts

Ready to find the right financiers for your business?

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