Funding Services for Startups and SMEs in Europe
From strategic planning to full application support, we help you secure non-dilutive grants and public loans across Germany and the EU.
Our Solutions
Built for founders. Trusted by funders. Designed for scale in Europe.
Whether you’re a startup in Berlin, a tech company expanding across Europe, or a deep tech innovator in Munich, our modular system adapts to your growth stage, combining strategy for non-dilutive funding for maximum impact.
Funding starts with strategy and we build yours for the long game.
We define your non-dilutive roadmap before diving into applications, aligned with product milestones and capital needs.
Applying for public grants and loans without a solid strategy is like building on sand. Our modular approach starts with research and roadmap alignment, ensuring every application supports your product development, go-to-market motion and investor timeline.
We do not just list potential programs. We filter for relevance, connect funding with business milestones and identify the optimal mix of grants, loans and future equity. Our focus is always on maximizing non-repayable grants because they are the most founder-friendly form of capital – no repayment, no equity given up.
- Market & funding research
- Strategic alignment with roadmap and financing
- Ideal grant/loan mix design
- Strategy for up to three years
Non-dilutive money - without the guesswork.
Based on hundreds of success cases, we handle the full process – AI-assisted, human-validated.
Based on numerous of successful cases, we write your entire application package using AI-backed best practices and proven frameworks. You receive a ready-to-submit application, support with all annexes, and help answering follow-up questions, so you can focus on your business, not bureaucracy.
- Full drafting of all required documents by our experts
- AI-supported writing based on numerous of successful applications
- Support during submission and follow-up communication
- Only 1 to 3 hours of your time required — we handle the rest
Low-interest loans that align with your growth - not dilute your cap table.
We help you secure the right public loans from KfW, IBB and EU-backed institutions. From financial planning to coordination with your bank – we take care of everything.
Public loans are a powerful tool to finance product development, hiring, or working capital, without giving up equity. We support you throughout the entire process: selecting the best-fitting loan program, preparing all required documents, and aligning the loan with your overall funding and investor strategy.
Our experts prepare your business plan, financial forecast, and annexes based on proven templates and bank expectations. We coordinate with your local bank if needed and ensure the loan process runs smoothly.
- Selection of the best-fitting loan program (KfW, IBB, EU-backed, etc.)
- Full preparation of business plan and financial forecast
- Coordination with your house bank or funding partner
- Minimal time effort for founders , we handle the paperwork
Why NDF
Funding strategy that cuts through complexity and increases your chances of success.
Navigators
We guide you through the jungle of non-dilutive funding.
Experienced
Over 6 years of hands-on experience and millions in acquired capital.
AI-Enhanced
We use AI trained on numerous of successful applications.
Strategic
We care about success, not paperwork.
FAQs
What our clients often ask before they get started.
Do I need all services or can I book just one?
Yes, you can start with just one service, for example, a grant application or a funding strategy. We tailor our support to your current needs.
Are your services limited to Germany?
We’re based in Berlin but active across Europe. We support funding programs at the state, national and EU level — including Eurostars, BAFA, ZIM and more.
How long does it take to prepare an application?
It depends on the program, but most applications are ready within 1–3 weeks. Funding Strategy documents are typically completed within 10 business days.
Is your work AI-generated or expert-written?
Both. We combine AI support based on successful grant cases with the experience of our expert team and external specialists. This hybrid approach increases success rates and reduces effort.
Do you charge a success fee or fixed fee?
We offer fixed-fee and success-based models, depending on the program and scope. During your intro call, we’ll recommend the right structure.
