DEFINITE-CCRI released 20 educational videos to guide circular start-ups in securing funding
DEFINITE-CCRI has published a series of video guides designed for startups and project teams active in the circular economy. The videos delve into the Deal Engine, a tool designed to help projects secure funding.
The Deal Engine is a flexible self-evaluation tool for assessing businesses' investment readiness and helping them navigate the due diligence process. In these brief videos, we will guide project developers through all the essential steps for securing funding for circular impact projects. We'll cover everything from financial due diligence to technical due diligence, starting at a beginner level and progressing to a masterclass.
The tool has been tested on 11 circular projects on varying topics. This video series summarises the tool and our experience applying it to the realities of circular startups. It also includes helpful tips from the project owners we worked with and common mistakes to avoid.
The videos cover:
- Fast track on getting your circular project funded: The Deal Engine
- An overview of circularity financing and the funding landscape in Europe
- Is your project ready for due diligence? Financial and technical checklist
- Technical and impact assessment process overview
- Explanation of the Technical and Impact assessment process and challenges
- Product market fit
- Social impact
- Decarbonisation as a service
- Understanding your material flows
- Tips and tricks from project owners regarding technical due diligence
- Financial due diligence for beginners
- Financial due diligence overview
- Pricing strategies and market assessment
- Financial modelling
- Company valuation, capital raising and use of funds
- Legal and regulatory preparation
- Risk management
- Preparing a successful pitch deck
- Tips and tricks on the financial due diligence from project owners
- Reaching out to investors
Watch the educational videos on the DEFINITE-CCRI YouTube channel.
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