Looking to secure growth funding under the best conditions, together?
Get the best deals from the right financiers with an optimal financing mix, well-founded files, and a strong network of over 5,000 international financiers.
Start-up, scale-up or SME, tech or retail - we get it funded
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Why seek growth funding with The Harbour as your wingman?
If it's important for you to quickly raise the desired amount from the right financiers, on good terms, then The Harbour's funding experts are your best chance of success. As the leading funding agency in Belgium, we assist you from A to Z in raising growth funding, so you can take the next step with your company.
Better deals thanks to well-substantiated files
All documents, pitch decks, and financial plans are carefully prepared to ensure you appear professional and have a strong file for negotiation.
We raise funds in 86% of our funding processes
The Harbour's quality label boosts credibility with financiers
A solid foundation helps convince investors and maximizes your chances of success
An international network of financiers
Gain access to our international network of over 5,000 financiers, whom we can contact at any time with an interesting file. By reaching out to multiple financiers, we determine the ideal funding mix to secure the best conditions.
Bank financing through our large network of (local) bankers
Government funding from organizations such as PMV, LRM, Welvaartsfonds, Finance & Invest Brussels, and more
Capital through business angels, family offices, professional investment funds, and corporates
Alternative forms of financing such as crowdlending, factoring, leasing, and revenue-based financing
Advice and support in all aspects
As the only funding agency in Belgium, we have all the necessary in-house expertise to handle the entire funding process: finance, legal, marketing, sales, strategy, and more. You will have a dedicated point of contact who will guide you through the process, alongside our dynamic team of experts.
Raising funding for ambitious companies is our expertise
We have experience with start-ups, scale-ups, and SMEs from various sectors
We will keep going until the money is in your account
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How does such a Funding Process work?
Of course, each process is unique, but here is an example of a funding process.
Step 1: Screening
We analyze your business plan and historical figures to assess whether your company is in good condition to raise growth funding. Of course, we also check if you meet our criteria for a funding process:
You have a validated business model, not just a vague idea.
You are in a growth phase and want to expand (inter)nationally.
You still have at least six months of runway.
You are looking for at least 250,000 euros to further grow your business.
You want guidance and prefer to go through the process with funding experts.
Step 2: Preparation of files
We support you from A to Z in creating an attractive financing file, including a well-substantiated financial plan. While our financial and legal experts prepare the necessary documents, you will receive additional sales and marketing guidance to present your file in an appealing way.
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Step 3: Matchmaking with the right funders
Based on your project, vision, and situation, we search for the right financiers in both your network and our own network of 5,000+ contacts. We then create the ideal funding mix to secure the best conditions. Finally, we connect you with the financiers and guide you through the discussions.
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.
Capital
Raise capital from angels, family offices, venture capitalists and corporate ventures.
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Alternative funding
Consider alternatives such as crowdlending, factoring, leasing, and more.
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Step 4: Closing
We won't stop until everything is completed, whether in cooperation with your lawyer or accountant. For us, the process only ends when the legal documents are finalized, all signatures are on the contracts, you see the money in your account, and we've reviewed everything together.
“Although we have our own advisors who advise us financially and legally, The Harbour's valuation has been extremely valuable. The comparison with other companies is certainly interesting. It is underestimated how important such a process is for the growth of your company.”
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.
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
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
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
We focus exclusively on developing entrepreneurs who meet the following criteria:
You have a validated business model, not just a vague idea.
You are in a growth phase and want to expand (inter)nationally.
You still have at least six months of runway.
You are looking for at least 250,000 euros to further grow your business.
You want guidance and prefer to go through the process with funding experts.
Do you have only a limited need for financing? Our partner Credion would be happy to assist you.
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Do you have any other questions?
We have a few strict criteria that you must meet to complete a financing process with us:
- A validated business model (no idea or concept)
- Looking for at least 250,000 in growth funding (no debt financing or working capital)
- At least 6 months of runway remaining
- Willing to receive advice throughout your funding process
Broadly speaking, you can expect approximately 6%-7% of the total funding, split between a fixed start-up cost and a commission. This means we take on part of the risk. However, there is no fixed price, as no funding process is exactly the same. We always provide a customized price based on your situation and needs:
- What preparation is already in place? (For example, do you already have a financial plan?)
- Do you already have a network of investors?
- Are we looking for funding from one party or a mix of financiers?
It is true that we do not find suitable funding for a small portion of our processes. That’s why we work partly on commission, so we share the risk. If we are unable to secure funding together, you only pay the start-up costs, which partially cover the administrative aspects of the process.
Certainly not. We create a thoroughly substantiated file that increases your chances of success, but your company must be financially healthy to raise money in the first place. Many companies also come to us right away to buy time and negotiate better terms.
We need each other along the way to secure the right deals. We take every step together and work as your wingman. We don't take any actions that we haven't discussed together first.
Each process and price is based on the materials you have already prepared. Some entrepreneurs come with their own network but need a strong file to present to their financiers. Other entrepreneurs come without a network but with a fully prepared file. We then match them with financiers until the money is in the account.
Do you still have questions?
Looking for a wingman? Secure the best deals with us.
