Redefining investment banking for startups and SMEs
The problem
SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) are responsible for 85% of all new jobs created in Europe. As the driving force behind economic growth they deserve better access to capital markets.
Yet those same firms constantly find their requirements do not sit easily with the conventional valuation criteria of traditional finance: the investment is too small; company valuation is too intrinsically linked to the entrepreneur him/herself; the relatively early stage means the risk is too high; the entrepreneur can offer no formal guarantee.
Simultaneously, there are enormous capital reserves: $18 trillion of global private financial wealth is available for alternative investments.
Yet those same firms constantly find their requirements do not sit easily with the conventional valuation criteria of traditional finance: the investment is too small; company valuation is too intrinsically linked to the entrepreneur him/herself; the relatively early stage means the risk is too high; the entrepreneur can offer no formal guarantee.
Simultaneously, there are enormous capital reserves: $18 trillion of global private financial wealth is available for alternative investments.
The solution
Kobo Funds bridges this gap.
Entrepreneurs are granted access to our reliable, digitally-enabled and flexible financing platform. After being selected and vetted by us, offerings are coupled with a Venture Partner from our network.
Entrepreneurs thus have access to highly experienced, industry-savvy, trusted partners and professionals to support their venture, aiding in both strategic and fundraising aspects of the project.
Find more details about our way of working and track record >
Entrepreneurs are granted access to our reliable, digitally-enabled and flexible financing platform. After being selected and vetted by us, offerings are coupled with a Venture Partner from our network.
Entrepreneurs thus have access to highly experienced, industry-savvy, trusted partners and professionals to support their venture, aiding in both strategic and fundraising aspects of the project.
Find more details about our way of working and track record >