Munich Startup

Financing

From idea to successful company – here you'll find all information about financing options, investors and funding programs for your startup.

Which financing option suits me?

From bootstrapping to VC – here you can compare the most important options

Bootstrapping

Self-financing without external funding – ideal for a controlled start with your own capital.

Bootstrapping

Typical Financing Amount

Eigen10K25K100K500K1M2M5M20M50M+
Full control
No external influence
No equity dilution
Slower growth
Limited resources
Higher personal risk

Public Funding

Government grants and low-interest loans – no equity required.

Public Funding

Typical Financing Amount

Eigen10K25K100K500K1M2M5M20M50M+
No equity dilution
Favorable terms
Diverse programs
Complex application process
Reporting obligations
Purpose-bound

Crowdfunding

Capital from many small investors via online platforms – ideal for community building.

Crowdfunding

Typical Financing Amount

Eigen10K25K100K500K1M2M5M20M50M+
Wide visibility
Community building
Market validation
High marketing effort
No guarantee
Platform fees

Business Angels

Experienced entrepreneurs invest capital and bring valuable know-how.

Business Angels

Typical Financing Amount

Eigen10K25K100K500K1M2M5M20M50M+
Experienced mentors
Network access
Flexible terms
Equity dilution
Limited follow-on funding
Time-intensive networking

Venture Capital

Professional investors for scalable business models with high growth potential.

Venture Capital

Typical Financing Amount

Eigen10K25K100K500K1M2M5M20M50M+
High capital volume
Strong network
Strategic support
Significant equity dilution
High performance pressure
Loss of control

Corporate VC

Investments from established companies – strategic partnerships and market access.

Corporate VC

Typical Financing Amount

Eigen10K25K100K500K1M2M5M20M50M+
Market access
Strategic synergy
Long-term partnership
Strategic dependency
Slow decisions
Conflicts of interest
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