Fast-Forward Your Fundraising:
90 Days of Know-How Packed Into 3 Days.
The first 3-days fundraising bootcamp, giving founders the tools, connections, and knowledge to super-power their fundraising efforts, reducing time to closing by 3 months.
+1700
Startup teams supported
100% equity free
We have already worked with
Fundraising is a game, where founders in Europe often lose
Even serial founders face fundraising a handful of time, while investors play the game on a regular basis
Iterating on your fundraising materials takes on average 3 months, and burns a lot of contacts along the way
Available resources are generic and focused on the US market. The hacks to crack European VCs are uncodified and industry specific
Understand fundraising, and supercharge your next round
Get honest feedback from top, industry specific VCs to get your equity story right from the start
Build all your fundraising materials with founders who have been there before, iterating 5 times in the span of 3 days
Unlock uncodified knowledge from industry veterans, and access industry specific, Europe based templates and playbooks to speed up your fundraising efforts
Summer Edition Verticals
Are you the right fit?
Aerospace and Dual Use
Advanced technologies for aviation, space, and defense, serving both commercial and military applications.
Cybersecurity
Protecting digital systems, networks, and data from cyber threats through encryption, threat detection, and risk management.
Industry 4.0
Smart manufacturing powered by AI, IoT, robotics, and automation, driving efficiency, innovation, and digital transformation.
Why Attend
Cashcamp helps founders get investor ready in record time.
The Usual:
3-Month Grind
Month 1
Read blogs, spray cold emails.
Get ghosted.
Month 2
Attend 20 pitch events.
No meetings after.
Month 3
Pitch 30 investors.
The only feedback you get is on the deck. All you hear is “come back later, keep us posted”.
The Upgrade:
3-Day Cashcamp
Day 1:
Founder Perspective
Narrative surgery and deck autopsy.
Walk out camera-ready.
Day 2:
Investor Perspective
Live VC brain download & warm intro roadmap.
Day 3:
Vertical Focus
Industry-specific KPI playbooks & live investor panel.
You’re ready for funding.
Not another "Fundraising program"
Cashcamp
3-days in person, packed with hands on activities
Support from real founders, who have raised real money
Contacts with VCs who are really deploying capital in the industry
Editable templates built on industry specific best-practices
Fast iterations: you´ll cry training in the dojo, to face real fighting on the street
Other fundraising programs
Zoom conferences listening to generic power-point presentations
Sessions held by “startup consultants”
Share your pitch with +1,000 investors you are never going to hear back from
You have to build your materials from scratch with no support
One and done, good luck if you have questions afterwards
Fundraising Consultants & Agencies
Endless back and forth via email to fix one slide in the pitch deck
Your contact person is an intern with no experience in the startup ecosystem
Cold-email their contact list as you could have done on your own
Only share the hard-coded version of the template
You will need to start from scratch, once you realize nobody can fundraise for you
The Usual:
3-Month Grind
Month 1
Read blogs, spray cold emails.
Get ghosted.
Month 2
Attend 20 pitch events.
No meetings after.
Month 3
Pitch 30 investors.
The only feedback you get is on the deck. All you hear is “come back later, keep us posted”.
The Upgrade:
3-Day Cashcamp
Day 1:
Founder Perspective
Narrative surgery and deck autopsy.
Walk out camera-ready.
Day 2:
Investor Perspective
Live VC brain download & warm intro roadmap.
Day 3:
Vertical Focus
Industry-specific KPI playbooks & live investor panel.
You’re ready for funding.
Our Alumni have raised from investors such as:
What You Get Out of Cashcamp
A solid, coherent fundraising strategy targeted for your vertical and stress-tested by industry veterans
Customized support by founders, friendly investors, industry experts, and the Start2 Group team
Lifelong access to the templates and materials to fundraise in your industry
In person meeting with some of the most influential personalities in your industry
Fast track to Cashwalk, the pitching event connecting founders to a hand-picked audience of 30 top European VCs in deployment phase
What's in it for you?
Streamline Your Funding Process
Accelerate your fundraising process with a winning strategy and timeline – so you can confidently navigate every valuation milestone. Gain the skills, strategy, tools, and investor connections to secure funding.
Diving into the Pitch Pool
Master the essentials of impactful pitching, gain the trust of investors and learn deal structuring Learn about different pitch types and how to build them. Practice your skills and get live feedback from experts.
Get First-Hand Insights
Work side-by-side with successful entrepreneurs – and profit directly from their first-hand experience. Learn from real-world experiences of fundraising from a founders perspective.
Get First-Hand Insights
Get immediate, actionable insights on your pitch and fundraising strategy. Sharpen your pitch and your approach to fundraising.
Understand the Investor Mindset
Improve your outreach strategy and negotiations by learning about investor expectations and decision making.
Get in Front of the Right Investors
Tap into our network of venture capitalists and angel investors who are actively looking to fund high-potential startups.
Cashwalk – The exclusive Pitch Event for Startups and Investors
Train your pitching skills and increase your chances to be selected for our exclusive pitch event.
Make valuable connections
Connect with other founders and investors at an informal dinner and expand your network.
Streamline Your Funding Process
Accelerate your fundraising process with a winning strategy and timeline – so you can confidently navigate every valuation milestone.
Diving into the Pitch Pool
Learn about different pitch types and how to build them. Practice your skills and get live feedback from experts.
Get First-Hand Insights
Learn from real-world experiences of fundraising from a founders perspective.
Understand the Investor Mindset
Improve your outreach strategy and negotiations by learning about investor expectations and decision making.
Cashwalk – The exclusive Pitch Event for Startups and Investors
Train your pitching skills and increase your chances to be selected for our exclusive pitch event.
Make valuable connections
Connect with other founders and investors at an informal dinner and expand your network.
Day 1
Focus on your fundraising strategy by improving your tools and pitch.
Fundraising Strategy
Master the essentials of fundraising, including strategy, timeline, and how to avoid common pitfalls.
Pitching Technique
Understand what makes a great pitch, practice pitching, and get real-time feedback to improve.
Storytelling
Learn how to craft and refine a compelling narrative that captivates investors.
Founder Insights
Hear firsthand from a successful founder about real-world fundraising experiences and key takeaways.
Day 2
Get first hand insights from investors on how to reach them, their decision making and the x-ray of a deal.
Investor Mindset & Decision-Making
Gain insights into how investors think and what they expect from startups. Understand how investors evaluate risks, returns, and startup potential.
Outreach Tactics
Master strategies for securing investor meetings and leveraging networks.
Negotiating Deals
Learn about term sheets, cap tables, dilution scenarios, and how to navigate fundraising mechanics. Gain hands-on experience in negotiating investment terms and signaling interest in mock negotiations.
Investor Q&A
Gain direct insights from a panel of investors on best practices and challenges.
Day 3
Get industry specific know-how on fundraising and what to look out for in your vertical.
Real-World Fundraising Insights
Hear from alumni founders about their fundraising experiences in your specific vertical.
Funding Opportunities
Learn about the various funding options available, from angels to grants and VCs, tailored to your sector.
Vertical-Specific Challenges
Understand the unique fundraising challenges and opportunities specific to your industry.
Investment Thesis
Dive deep into how VCs evaluate startups in your vertical and the criteria they use for investment decisions.
Day 1
Focus on your fundraising strategy by improving your tools and pitch.
Fundraising Strategy
Master the essentials of fundraising, including strategy, timeline, and how to avoid common pitfalls.
Pitching Technique
Understand what makes a great pitch, practice pitching, and get real-time feedback to improve.
Storytelling
Learn how to craft and refine a compelling narrative that captivates investors.
Founder Insights
Hear firsthand from a successful founder about real-world fundraising experiences and key takeaways.
Day 2
Get first hand insights from investors on how to reach them, their decision making and the x-ray of a deal.
Investor Mindset & Decision-Making
Gain insights into how investors think and what they expect from startups. Understand how investors evaluate risks, returns, and startup potential.
Outreach Tactics
Master strategies for securing investor meetings and leveraging networks.
Negotiating Deals
Learn about term sheets, cap tables, dilution scenarios, and how to navigate fundraising mechanics. Gain hands-on experience in negotiating investment terms and signaling interest in mock negotiations.
Investor Q&A
Gain direct insights from a panel of investors on best practices and challenges.
Day 3
Get industry specific know-how on fundraising and what to look out in your vertical.
Real-World Fundraising Insights
Hear from alumni founders about their fundraising experiences in your specific vertical.
Funding Opportunities
Learn about the various funding options available, from angels to grants and VCs, tailored to your sector.
Vertical-Specific Challenges
Understand the unique fundraising challenges and opportunities specific to your industry.
Investment Thesis
Dive deep into how VCs evaluate startups in your vertical and the criteria they use for investment decisions.
Agenda
Discover all the key sessions, expert insights, and exciting highlights of our 3-day program.The full agenda is just a click away — and it’s worth a look!
Open the dropdown for each day to explore the details.
Day I - Founder Perspective
9:00 – 9.30 AM
Welcome & Introduction
Bootcamp objectives and rules, intros, and icebreaker.
9:30 – 11:00 AM
Fundraising Strategy & Playbook
Fundraising strategy, timeline, common pitfalls, valuation stages. Practical 30 min case.
11:00 – 11:30 AM
Coffee Break
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Who´s giving you the money?
Understand different categories of investors and identify your ideal ones.
12:30 – 1:30 PM
Lunch Break
1:30 – 2:30 PM
Storytelling & Crafting a Narrative
How to build a compelling story and continuously refine it.
2:30 – 2:45 PM
Coffee Break
2:45- 4:45 PM
Pitch Practice ground
Discover how you really pitch and what to improve in a scored session.
4:45 – 5:00 PM
Coffee Break
5:00 – 6:00 PM
Founder Fundraising 1st-Hand Story
Real war-stores from a founder’s perspective. How did they plan and execute their fundraising.
6:00 – 6:15 PM
Wrap Up & Homework
Reflect on feedback and refine the pitch for Day 2.
Day II - Investor Perspective + Event
9:00 – 9.30 AM
Welcome Breakfast & Recap
Reflections from Day 1. Introduction to investor mindset.
9:30 – 10:30 AM
Outreach Strategy
Discover the art of cold outreach, and build your customized templates.
10:30 – 10:45 AM
Coffee Break
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Investor Expectations & Decision-Making – Due diligence
How investors evaluate startups, risks, and returns.
12:00 – 1:30 PM
Lunch Break
1:30 – 2:30 PM
Term Sheets & Fundraising Mechanics
Analyze a real term sheet, going through provisions, round size, and main benchmarks.
2:30 – 3:00 PM
Coffee Break
3:00- 4:30 PM
Cap Table & Waterfall Models
Build your customized Cap table and understand waterfall model.
4:30 – 4:45 PM
Coffee Break
4:45 – 5:30 PM
Pitch to Investor. Mock Negotiations
Pitch in front of investors, and discover how is your signaling is really perceived.
5:30 – 6:00 PM
Wrap Up & Preparation for Day 3
Summary of the day and preparation for vertical-specific sessions.
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Start2 Connect Night
Fundraising Edition incl. panel discussion “The current investment outlook in Europe”
Panel discussion, networking and dinner with investors & founders.
Day III - Iterations with Industry Veterans
8:30 – 9.00 AM
Welcome Breakfast & Recap
Introduction to vertical-specific focus.
9:00 – 10:15 AM
Stress test – Founder´s Side
Pitch, and get stress-tested by experienced founders in your industry.
10:15 – 11:30 AM
Working Break
Digest the feedback, refine the story, and get ready for round II
11:30 AM – 12:45 PM
Stress test – Industry Expert Side
Pitch, and get stress-tested by industry veterans.
12:45 – 2:00 PM
Working Break
Digest the feedback, refine the story, and get ready for round III
2:00 – 3:15 PM
Stress test – Investor´s Side
Pitch, and get stress-tested by real investors in your industry.
3:15 – 4:30 PM
Coffee Break
Digest the feedback, and do the last work on your materials
4:30- 5:00 PM
Wrap-Up & Closing
Final reflections, feedback, and next steps for participants.
You will learn directly from the best
Program in a Nutshell
Program Dates
July 8-10, 2025
Application deadline: June 30, 2025
Location
Munich
Start2 Office
Startup Stage
Pre-Seed – Seed+
Verticals
Aerospace and Dual Use
Cybersecurity
Industry 4.0
Cost
899 EUR
The fee is only due after acceptance.
Program Dates
July 8-10, 2025
Application deadline: June 30, 2025
Location
Munich
Start2 Office
Startup
Stage
Pre-Seed – Seed +
Cost
899 EUR
Verticals
Aerospace and Dual Use
Cybersecurity
Industry 4.0
Application deadline: May 28, 2025
REGISTER NOW
Program Dates
July 8 – 10, 2025
Application deadline: June 30, 2025
Location
Munich
Start2 Office
Startup
Stage
Pre-Seed – Seed+
Cost
899 EUR
Verticals
- Aerospace and Dual Use
- Cybersecurity
- Industry 4.0
APPLY NOW
Application deadline: June 30, 2025
Join Cashcamp
Qualify for Cashwalk
Cashwalk is an exclusive event for startups and investors to meet, secure partnerships and funding.
Only 15 carefully selected early-stage startups get the chance to pitch in front of up to 30 top notch investors. Will you be one of them?
Apply now and secure your next funding round!
Join Cashcamp
Qualify for Cashwalk
The Exclusive Pitch Event for Startups and Investors
Cashwalk is an exclusive event for startups and investors to meet, secure partnerships and funding.
Only 15 carefully selected early-stage startups get the chance to pitch in front of up to 30 top notch investors. Will you be one of them?
Apply now and secure your next funding round!
The Process
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Fill in the application form
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Our team will reach out to schedule a selection interview, and understand if Cashcamp is the right program for you
Attend
If you get selected, fill in the last information, and get ready to get your hands dirty during the bootcamp!
Cashcamp has been very helpful for our VC pitch preparation by providing an outside perspective and receiving straightforward feedback from very experienced coaches who see hundreds of pitches each year.
Also loved how tailored the advice was to our vertical. I’d absolutely recommend it to any founder gearing up for a raise.
FAQ
What is the application deadline for Cashcamp?
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. However, to ensure consideration for the upcoming cohort, please submit your application by June 30, 2025.
How many startups are accepted into each Cashcamp cohort?
Each cohort is designed to be intimate, typically accepting around 16 startups to ensure personalized attention and mentorship.
Are there any prerequisites or qualifications required to apply?
While there are no strict prerequisites, we look for startups that have:
- A committed founding team
- A clear business model
- Some level of market validation or traction
Will there be opportunities to network with investors during the program?
Yes! Cashcamp includes a networking events dinner, where participants can connect with VCs, angel investors, and industry experts.
What is the time commitment required during the 3-day bootcamp?
The program is intensive, running full days from approximately 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with optional evening networking event on the second day. Participants are expected to commit fully during these times. To accommodate travelers, first day starts 10am, and last day ends at 5pm.
Is there a cost to participate in Cashcamp?
Yes, there is a program fee of EUR 899. This fee covers all workshops, materials, meals during the program, and access to networking events. Watch out for the Early Bird discount!
Is accommodation provided for participants traveling from outside of the program city?
While accommodation is not included in the program fee, we can provide recommendations for nearby hotels and lodging options.
What happens if my startup is not selected for the upcoming cohort?
If not selected, you are welcome to apply for future cohorts. We also provide feedback upon request to help strengthen your application for the next round.
Can solo founders apply, or do you require a team?
Both solo founders and teams are welcome to apply. However, having a team can be advantageous, as it demonstrates the startup’s capacity to execute and scale.
How does Cashcamp support startups after the program concludes?
Post-program, startups gain access to our alumni network, ongoing mentorship opportunities, and invitations to exclusive events to continue building investor relationships.
The Team behind Cashcamp
Nicolas Canevaro
Ex-founder with a finance background, Nicolas led 4 financing rounds from FFF, to Angels and VC rounds. In the middle of this, a lot of negotiation and “empirical” learning, getting punched in the face by reality. Worked in investor relations and finance at a SaaS startup and in Gorillas, before moving to Generali as Head of Finance.
Luca Ferrara
Crashed 2 startups before working for one of the fastest-growing food-tech scaleups in Europe, where he led fundraising and investor relations, raising +€30m from international VCs. He burnt contacts and wasted a lot of time on useless activities so you don´t have to
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