💼 Outside money: which proof counts in the FounderSeal

Investment closed with an investor from the platform (any amount)

Proof asked for: Reference of the agreement

People close to you put money in with paperwork: a capital increase or a convertible note. With paperwork, not a handshake.

Proof asked for: Deed of the capital increase or the loan agreement, without amounts

A professional private investor has come in. They did their own analysis and decided with their own money.

Proof asked for: Deed of the capital increase or the investment agreement, without amounts

A round with several investors and due diligence behind it. Somebody really looked at your numbers before signing.

Proof asked for: Deed of the capital increase, without amounts

A venture fund with its own investors has put you in their portfolio. Their committee approved the deal.

Proof asked for: Deed or certificate of the cap table, without amounts

Debt granted on your metrics rather than your guarantees. Whoever gave it analysed that you can pay it back.

Proof asked for: Financing agreement, naming the lender, without amounts

A campaign that hit its target, rewards or equity. Many strangers decided at the same time.

Proof asked for: Link to the campaign showing the target and the result

Somebody advances you money against a share of what you bill. To grant it they look at your real revenue.

Proof asked for: Financing agreement, naming the provider, without amounts

An investment offer with terms, signed by both sides. Not money in the bank yet, and already a decision.

Proof asked for: The signed term sheet, with its date and without amounts

A real transaction — not your own estimate — has put the company above one million euros.

Proof asked for: Deed of the transaction that set the valuation