Raise money for your startup idea

100% No bullshit fundraising accelerator
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Raise money for

your startup idea

100% No bullshit fundraising accelerator
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We help startups

Raise money for your startup idea

100% No bullshit fundraising accelerator
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Built by entrepreneurs who successfully
raised money for their startups

Amine Bounoughaz
Forbes 30U30 & Ex McKinsey
Walid Behar
Forbes 30U30 & Ex M&A Banker
Joao Cardoso
CEO Lovys
Tarek Dadi
CEO Qantev
Eyal Lavin
MD Chausson
Pierre Maffei
Web3 fundraising
Florent Artaud
Country Manager France & UK @SeedLegals​
Imed Biri
Head of Startegy & Partnerships @Libeo​
Claire Jandot​
Tax lawyer
Mohamed Boclet
2X World Speed Reading Champion & TEDx Speaker
Mario Matar
CTO & Tech Advisor @HedgeGuard
We help you raise your first round whether 

You only have an idea,
no team and no product

You’re about to release an MVP,
‍and have no revenue

You already generate
a steady MRR

Our acceleration is structured around 5 steps

Step 1: The Roadmap

Create a tailored roadmap that will take you step by step to fundraising.

Step 2: The Deliverables

Produce the winning trifecta for fundraising: Market sizing, Pitch deck and Financial model.

Step 2: The Deliverables

Produce the winning trifecta for fundraising: Market sizing, Pitch deck and Financial model.

Step 3: The Terms

Define the round valuation and terms and the instrument (priced vs unpriced).

Step 4: The Storytelling

Create a convincing storytelling and prepare to answer the toughest investor questions.

Step 4: The Storytelling

Create a convincing storytelling and prepare to answer the toughest investor questions.

Step 5: The Roadshow

Kickoff the roadshow and book investor calls with a fully automated investor generation machine.

We’ll support you with

SF Mentor

Unlimited access to mentors, one-to-one, for feedback

SF Mastermind

Regular masterminds with the
SF community

SF Learn

Acess to the Netflix of startup fundraising, 24/7

Testimonials of entrepreneurs who
went through the program
"Super team of fundraising experts, they are really very strong: extremely mature advice in business and in very diversified fields, they have an incredible perspective and are very lucid. They saw clearly in my direct startup, the internal training in several modules is brilliant, every Thursday we have a "live meeting" and it is rebroadcast the next day (very practical), an email address to contact them very reactive (in case emergency they are there, enough to keep an eye on everyone)
But be careful sometimes it's not fun: when there is a slack they don't hesitate to give us a nice boost, and it's very motivating, we feel well coached, they are there to tell you the truth without wasting time.
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There is also the continuous thread on the private Telegram community which brings a lot of good humor and above all we also help each other (!) we share our tips, our successes and even micro webinars between us.
Great also personalized feedback at will on issues, well explained in video with the visual of the docs you send.
I could never have known what they teach us before at least 5 years of experience in entrepreneurship, it's really an accelerator, they have lots of connections, lots of anecdotes to illustrate their point, they themselves set up full of successful startups...in short, it's heavy and it works!"
William
"Excellent coaching, I was not disappointed. This program helps me stay focused on my vision and constantly take action. The environment you enter when you join StarFounders is second to none.
I was able to find a partner and I am on my way to launching my product!

What I like the most is the transparency and honesty of the founders.

If you want to launch your project by raising funds, don't hesitate!"
Lourdvic Alcindor
"Super support for my fundraising, which allowed me to better prepare myself and obtain the first investors. Walid and Amine are very available to answer my questions in a very practical way!"
Jonathan Pinet
Founder & CEO, Go Fenix
"I joined Starfounders in March 23 and I personally had a great experience with them. The program is concise and of great quality. The founders are knowledgeable when it comes to fundraising - and will help you realise your objectives with world-class mentorship. I highly recommend Starfounders."
Omar Guizani
Founder & CEO, Slide
"I found at Starfounders a very sharp acceleration program! Rewarding exchanges that were able to guide me step by step in the creation of my star-up, the different fundraising mechanisms with a real strategy to apply to scale investors. A weekly exchange where everyone takes stock of their progress and problems. A tribe of experts and entrepreneurs to rely on.
So thank you Starfounders!"
Vassort Thomas
Founder & CEO, Boocle
"Have had a great experience with the program. Although being in sales and business development for over 2 decades, I was missing the funding piece which I have learned throughout the program and feel from now I can go on full steam to hunt for those €€.
The team strives to help and advise and is very reactive ! The structure of the program is straight forward yet logic.
For any one that wants to take the entrepreneurial path should hop into this course.
I still attend their weekly sessions when I can. Very informative. Keep on the great job. thumbs up."
Benjamin De Rose
"If you want to boost your business, your knowledge and stop procrastinating, this is The Place To Be. Always attentive, the mentors answer all your questions that you have always asked yourself about how to approach your business. Nothing to do with the "famous YouTuber trainings", spare yourself this waste of energy.
Every week we do a topo on the progress of the project. Glad to see we're not alone."
Raph Ben
"I joined the starfounder program in may 2023, and I am very pleased by the quality of the feedback we get from the mentors while building the pitch deck and also during the live sessions.
The approach is straight to the point, which is very helpful to keep you focused on the goal of raising funds.
I highly recommend joining the program if you want to accelerate to the next level, the whole team of mentors is reactive and very engaging!"
George Kozma
Founder, R15 Studio
"Top accompaniment! An excellent selection of the best fundraising tools and best practices, which you just have to implement to avoid rookie mistakes, and a very impactful team, which gets straight to the point, shakes up procrastination and seeks to make progress with great kindness and without 'blah blah'.If you are looking to save time, relevant advice and effective tools, go for it!If you are looking for comfort, long off-topic discussions and you don't have a goal to achieve or all your time, there are plenty of other choices ;-)"
Paul Boyer
Founder, LINportant
"The videos in format of a few minutes are excellent, because they do not discourage and suddenly I had no trouble watching them as soon as I had a moment. It's like a TV series of short episodes that we chain without realizing it!
Seeing that we are progressing in the training (even if it is for a few minutes) is very motivating!
Weekly master classes + individual feedback by video complete the training.
Just straight away! Everything a motivated entrepreneur is looking for.
Thank you I recommend."
Florianne Laurent
Managing Director, Studio 3i
"Two months ago, I decided to get started with StarFounders to support my startup, and frankly, I couldn't have made a better choice! The team is just great: listening experts, really involved and who share their skills with passion. It shows that they love what they do, and that makes all the difference!

Their advice and support allowed me to recoup my investment much faster than I could have imagined. They guided me step by step, always with patience and kindness.

Be careful, on the other hand I admit that this requires action, it does not happen by magic. For my part, I managed to integrate it into my routines. The experts, unlike other incubators, favor taking action, and that's good because it serves me now but it serves me for life, because I develop fundraising skills that are essential for me.I know I'll be able to do x10 or more with it.

In short, StarFounders is a human support, authentic and full of values. If you are looking for a boost for your startup, I recommend them without hesitation.
Thank you StarFounders for all you do!"
Brahim Gz
Founder & CEO, Hackers Corporation
"I would like to share with you my experience with the Starfounders accelerator, which I joined in February 2022, and which I highly recommend.

The content of the training is very rich, it brings a clear vision for the construction of its future company to be solid thereafter. There is extremely rich e-learning content and a weekly Zoom immersion session, with a team of experts available, and a great community...

Personally, it allowed me to have a better vision of my project, and to see certain points of my project that I had not considered at all in order to be taken seriously by future investors.

A fundraiser cannot be improvised and thanks to the Starfounders team, as well as its community not to be forgotten, in a kindness, allow me to refine my project, to go from dream to reality in order to build a solid and sustainable project over time, with a clear vision, whether before the launch, after the launch, as well as after.

I recommend this accelerator, extremely dense, there is a lot of work, but also a lot of resources are made available to us to carry out our project in the best conditions."
François Bagardie
Financial Advisor, Nexity
"Super support program for neophytes of entrepreneurship with a determination because there is a minimum to enter."
Baptiste Coulon
Founder, Generation Lowcal

FAQ

I lack an investor network. Can I still raise funds?
Absolutely! We've guided many entrepreneurs, just like you, to successfully raise capital without a pre-established investor network. With the right knowledge of startup fundraising, you don't need an initial network.
I don't have a product yet. Can I still raise money? 
Yes, you can! At Starfounders, we believe in the power of vision. 60% of our founders secure funding at the idea stage. Remember that a captivating story and a promising vision can attract investment even without a product or traction.
Will Starfounders connect me with investors?
Beyond introducing you to potential investors in our network, we equip you with the skills to identify and approach suitable investors independently. Why just give you a fish when we can teach you to fish?
I've previously failed at raising a round. Can Starfounders still help me?
Absolutely. At Starfounders, we believe in turning failures into learning opportunities. Our program demystifies the art of fundraising, and our past participants have successfully raised amounts ranging from $200K to $3M after failing their initial rounds.
What are the steps of the Starfounders admission process?
At Starfounders, our admission process is a 5-step journey designed to ensure we find the right fit between our expertise and your vision:
1. Fill out a short form and book an appointment.
2. Have a 15-minute interview with one of our portfolio managers.
3. Dive deeper in a 45-minute interview with one of our mentors or experts.
4. Our admission committee reviews your application.
5. During a results announcement call, you'll either be selected and admitted or provided with valuable feedback on your application.
Why is Starfounders selective about the startups it admits to the program?
At Starfounders, we believe in investing our resources where they can make the most impact. Therefore, we're selective about the startups we admit, focusing on projects where we believe in the founder and the market opportunity.

Our goal is not just to run an accelerator but to foster successful relationships and cultivate growth. Additionally, being selective ensures the quality of our mentors, experts, and resources remain high. We're committed to offering a high-value, personalized experience to all our participants, which necessitates limited, focused enrollment.
How is the Starfounders program structured? 
Our program revolves around three main components:
  • Done For You: We handle the toughest aspects such as finding investors and generating appointments.
  • Done With You: We assist you in crafting an effective pitch deck by sharing easy-to-fill templates and providing feedback.
  • Do It Yourself: You pitch to the investors, with our team providing feedback on your recorded calls to improve your pitching skills.
Is Starfounders suitable for me if I'm only at the idea stage?
Absolutely! It's crucial to start fundraising efforts at least 4-6 months before launching your round. The sooner you start, the better prepared you'll be.
How long does it typically take to raise funds?
Typically, startups in our program secure funding within 2 to 6 months, with the average being 3-4 months.
Will Starfounders assist me in creating my pitch deck?
Absolutely! We provide proven templates for clear and professional pitch decks and offer constructive feedback to refine your deck and financial model.
Can I join Starfounders at any stage of my fundraising process?
‍Yes! Our acceleration works at any stage of the fundraising process. Depending on your current status, we'll customize a roadmap to jump-start your fundraising, from honing your story and pitch deck to generating investor leads and teaching you how to close effectively

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