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Scale to Capital

Scale to Capital is a program for companies that want to grow smart and successfully attract the VC capital to do so.

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A process (and partner) like no other

Scale to Capital combines Connect’s 25 years of experience in what makes companies grow with a modern way of raising capital.

In other words, we help companies accelerate their growth sustainably without perishing in the infamous “valley of death”.

For five months you work through your whole business one-to-one with professionals from key areas and ensure you’re set up to scale successfully with the right people and processes in place.

You will attract, not chase, the capital needed to bring the next phase of your company to life.

From vision to investment

Scale to Capital gives you the tools, network, and knowledge to scale your company sustainably with the right VC capital.
Ready to rumble? Here’s what Connect gives you in a nutshell…

Grow your business with handpicked experts by your side

Over 5 intensive months, you’ll go through a group process filled with workshops, founder-led discussions, and individual coaching. The process culminates in a panel session where hand-picked experts provide sharp and valuable feedback on your entire business.

Matched with selected VCs

With Connect, you get access to a network of venture capital firms, carefully selected to match your business. Every year, doors open to 1-4 individual meetings and syndication opportunities. It’s your chance to secure capital and create new, long-term relationships.

Your ticket to Europe’s capital market

Make your company visible on some of the most prominent digital platforms for VC capital in Europe, such as Höpöhöpö and Pitchago. With our help, you can reach over 6000 investors.

For those ready to scale

The program is designed for companies that intend to scale using VC capital – and avoid the Bermuda Triangle of Growth: Speed, Disruption, Scale.

We work with companies in all industries and regions in Sweden, but you need to have

A revenue / volume of about 5-10 million SEK
>5 employees
A capital need of 10-90 million SEK
A market position that means you either sell to big clients or have high volumes
A registered AB in Sweden

Success is only 4 steps away…

Succeeding is all about understanding the game, making the right choices, and having the right support.
We’re with you every step of the way to ensure you’re not only ready for VC capital, but also standing strong as you enter the next level as an entrepreneur.

1. Professionalize your company

Before you start raising capital, our expert team makes sure your business is 100% prepared. Successfully raising VC capital requires a certain degree of maturity, and we will ensure you meet the formal requirements and have both the right processes and people in place.

2. Prepare for the VC due diligence

The VC world is tough, but we’re here to make it easier. We make sure your company has everything in place – from a growth-oriented board to a thorough investment memorandum. We prepare you for every step of the way.

3. Exposure on the right platforms

We make your company visible on some of Europe’s most cutting-edge VC capital platforms. With smart, AI-powered matchmaking, we don’t just connect you to anyone – we make sure you’re matched with the investors who can really take your company to the next level.

4. Scale sustainably and successfully

Once everything is prepared and you are matched with the right capital, we make sure you have the conditions to scale long-term and sustainably. We help you focus on growth, while ensuring you have the support and capital to take you to the next level.

The practicalities & price

So, let’s summarize. Scale to Capital is a unique program made and supported by experts for companies wanting to navigate the ”Valley of Death”, attract pinpointed VC-capital efficiently, and ultimately scale up sustainably.

Throughout the program you and your business is coached and validated by experts, and by the end of it, you’ll be much more prepared to launch your offer on the capital markets. Once you’re ready, you’re matched with European VCs via three digital platforms, and get individual meetings arranged by Connect.

All this for…

26 000 SEK + 4000 SEK for membership in Connect (including platform memberships)
All in English (since you’ll be presented to investors all over the Nordics & Europe)
5 month program all in all + follow-ups

Connect’s support has been crucial for us to present ourselves in a professional way and reach out to the right investors.

The Scale to Capital process itself and the work with Connect has been structured and efficient for us. The offer has been easy to understand and you have played a central role in our process of developing business plans, presentations, and making valuable contacts with investors.

Everyone in our team is senior and competent, but as we went through the program we found that Connect was able to bring issues to the agenda in a whole new way. I could make a long list of what I think should be done, but sitting down with someone and discussing how to proceed and in what order is incredibly valuable. The external perspective is certainly not to be underestimated!

Åsa Lindström, CEO

Profundus

We really experienced the benefits of being a part of the program.

During the process, we have learned how to do company valuations and how to target investors in a smart way. The main point is to be sharp on the investment side. I would definitely recommend the program to any company looking for capital!