Financing your startup with Prestaflex after 2 years
At Prestaflex, we know how crucial financing is to the development of an innovative company. However, our approach is aimed exclusively at companies that have already been in existence for two years, thus guaranteeing a certain stability and a proven trajectory before considering external fund-raising. Here's an overview of the main financing strategies adapted to mature companies, reformulated to meet the needs of startups that have passed the early-stage phase:
- Bootstrapping
Using your own resources and reinvesting your first profits allows you to retain total control over your project. This method, commonly adopted in the initial phase, allows you to build a solid base before calling on external funding. - Support from family and friends
Calling on your personal network remains an effective solution in the pre-seed phase. While accessible, this type of financing is mainly aimed at early-stage companies. At Prestaflex, we can help you take your business to the next level by mobilizing more substantial resources after the first two years. - Start-up competitions and events
Taking part in competitions not only provides you with a source of funding, but also visibility and valuable feedback from experts to help you refine your offering. These enriching experiences prepare you for more structured financing once your company has proven itself on the market. - Grants and subsidies
Non-reimbursable financial aid from public and private organizations supports research and development, as well as marketing. These funds provide leverage to stimulate growth, particularly once your company has passed the two-year mark. - Crowdfunding
By mobilizing a community of contributors, crowdfunding enables you to raise funds by soliciting small individual contributions. This collaborative approach is ideal for testing market acceptance and reinforcing the credibility of your project at a stage when you have already demonstrated your capacity for growth. - Acceleration and incubation programs
Joining a gas pedal or incubator offers you funding, mentoring and access to a network of experts. These programs are generally aimed at companies at least two years old, ready to consolidate their business model and accelerate their development. - Business angels
Business angels invest their capital in companies that have already passed the start-up phase and show growth potential. Their financial and strategic support is crucial for scaling up. - Venture capital
For fast-growing companies, raising funds from venture capitalists is an option for obtaining substantial financing. This type of financing is reserved for companies that have already proven their concept and ability to generate revenues over at least two years. - Business loans
Business loans, granted by banks or via specialized platforms, offer a structured source of financing for targeted investments. This type of financing is particularly suitable for companies with a history of two years or more and financial stability. - Initial public offering
An initial public offering (IPO) enables you to raise considerable funds and raise your company's profile. It's a solution for established, mature companies with a proven track record of profitability and growth over several years.
The Prestaflex approach for solid businesses
At Prestaflex, we focus our support on companies with at least two years' experience. This criterion enables us to work with startups that have demonstrated their ability to develop sustainably. We support you in analyzing your business model and selecting the most appropriate financing strategy, so as to transform your initial success into sustainable growth.
Join the Prestaflex community and benefit from personalized support, combining financing advice, mentoring and flexible working solutions, to propel your business to new heights in a dynamic and innovative environment.
An article by Munur Aslan, Director of PrestaFlex
