Corporate Venturing

Get funding and guidance from major companies

Get to know Corporate Venturing as a strategic source of funding to fulfill your growth plans. The Harbour connects you to the right companies.

Benefits
  • Credibility and visibility
  • Accelerated growth
  • Access to additional resources, network and know-how
  • From cooperation to exit
Disadvantages
  • No easy collaboration
  • Share your own IP
  • Only for specific start-ups
  • Longer decision processes

What to expect from corporate venturing?

In corporate venturing, you seek financing from an established company. Or the company will buy into an innovative start-up for a majority or minority share. Or they enter into a structural partnership where the start-up does not sell shares.

If corporate venturing is done in a good way, it can be a big advantage for both parties. The established company obtains innovation knowledge and thus takes a competitive advantage in the market. At the same time, the start-up gets valuable resources, experience and the established company's extensive network. For example, corporate venturing can accelerate the growth of both parties — financially, but also strategically.

What are the benefits?

Working with an established value is not only financially interesting, but it also gives you a boost in terms of credibility and visibility. It can accelerate your growth enormously thanks to access to extra resources, network and know-how.

When you seek funding from corporates, your options for the future remain open. It can stay just as a collaboration, but it can just as easily lead to a successful exit.

What are the disadvantages?

Collaboration is not always easy because the fast-paced start-up world must find a match with the sluggish operation of an established company. This leads to longer decision processes, both before closing the deal and afterwards.

In addition, corporate venturing is only accessible to specific start-ups. In case of further developments, you will also have to share your own IP with the company you work with.

What are the challenges with Corporate Venturing?

The difference in corporate culture between the two can lead to conflicts and frustrations. The start-up can be slowed down due to the long processes of the large company. Fortunately, many of these obstacles can be overcome by consulting thoroughly with the support of an experienced expert beforehand.

Why seek Corporate Venturing via The Harbour?

The Harbour has an extensive network of more than 5,000 financiers. We also have a direct line with corporates and can help you find the right partner for your start-up.

In addition, we will guide you through every phase of the negotiations and you will receive contractual advice to obtain the best possible terms.

Get the right financing mix at the best terms
  • Access to the network of 5k+ financiers
  • Tailored financing process
  • Substantiated dossier increases chances of success
  • Always looking for the best deal

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