The German startup scene reached a new level of development in 2015. Financing rounds in the range of over €10 million are widespread, and those in the range of more than €50 million are no longer uncommon. We have seen numerous successful exits with proceeds in the three-digit million euro range. The business models of German digital startups have proven their marketability.
Rising valuations bring with them high investor expectations, which are not always met. Setbacks are part of startup culture and require quick reactions and flexible adjustments to business models.
Therefore, we would like to discuss typical setbacks in the development of startups, identify the causes, discuss the resulting insights and provide possible courses of action.
agenda
3:45 PM Registration
4:00 PM Welcome
16:15 “How to properly cope with setbacks in startups” – possible courses of action
Startups face the challenge of proving their product's marketability and meeting investor expectations in a short time. This poses the risk of overestimating their own management skills and those of their team. This presentation summarizes the key pitfalls of growing young companies and presents alternative solutions.
5:00 PM “Financing round successful – rapid growth and then what?” / Business case from online retail
The presentation demonstrates how startups with rapid growth plans and IPO ambitions can quickly become restructuring cases. He examines the respective roles of the founders, the various investors, and the key employees. The presentation is a practical report that goes far beyond the usual profit and loss accounts and online marketing metrics.
5:45 pm Get-together and snack
If you have any questions about the event, please contact Ms. Monika Grüner, email: monika.gruener@de.ey.com very happy to help.
