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Podcast Nicolas Barthalon: Startup Masterclass - Due Diligence Process: What VCs Look For?

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February 10, 2025

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When it comes to Due Diligence, many startups are in the dark.

Yet, this is the phase where everything is put to the test - who can truly convince investors?

We had the pleasure of joining Startup Insider’s Masterclass 🎙️podcast to break down the Due Diligence process and what investors really look for when evaluating startups.

Our Munich-based Investment Director Nicolas Barthalon, sat down with Jan Thomas (Founder at Startup Insider) for a deep dive into:

🔍 What really happens in a Due Diligence process – from first contact to investment decision.

📊 Key factors for early-stage startups – market analysis, financial planning, and strategic positioning.

🚩 The common pitfalls to avoid – and how to make your startup stand out.

🤝 How strategic investors differ from traditional VCs – and why it matters for your funding strategy.💡 Whether you’re raising your first round or planning for the next step, this episode is packed with actionable insights for founders looking to ace their fundraising process.

🎧 Listen here 👉 "Inside the Due Diligence Process: What VCs Look For": https://lnkd.in/e2nyGYbi

📖 Read the full article 👉 https://lnkd.in/eu6j3WC5

As a pan-European VC, we have continued to mark our presence in Germany since 2013, working closely with ambitious founders across Europe. If you're building the next big thing or want to get funded, let's chat! 👉https://lnkd.in/epzesifn