CASE STUDY | ACCELERATOR
How Tech Accelerator TINC Prepared Their Startups for Successful Fundraising
The Client
TINC is a tech incubator based in the heart of Silicon Valley. The intense 4-week program focus on business model, product market fit and raising funding.
Uniquely, the Tech Incubator takes no equity from the participating companies. TINC is funded and run by the Nordic Governments, and located in the Nordic Innovation House in Palo Alto.
The Challenge
How can TINC better prepare their startups for successful fund raising?
Many startups are flying in from the Nordics, hoping to land venture funding in the Valley.
Yet, many of them are lacking the fundamental knowledge and relevant experience in fundraising, causing them to often fall short of their funding aspirations in the program.
The Solution
The Strategy Tools team significantly enhanced the 4-week TINC program by conducting an intensive one full-day Scale Up! simulation and mentoring session. During this session, teams were introduced to innovative tools and software designed to support their growth ambitions.
Participants received active coaching and mentoring on scale up and capital strategies, equipping them with the practical skills and knowledge necessary to navigate the complexities of scaling their businesses. This immersive experience not only provided immediate value but also laid a strong foundation for long-term success in their entrepreneurial journeys.
“This was such a valuable training exercise…should be obligatory in every program. The learning is typically in more detailed handling of investor offers, cap table, term sheets…”
Impact
he Strategy Tools team’s involvement in the TINC program led to a substantial impact on participants, notably increasing their investor funding capabilities and significantly enhancing their readiness to attract investment.
The immersive one-day Scale Up! simulation and mentoring session, combined with active coaching on scale up and capital strategies, equipped teams with the necessary tools and confidence to engage effectively with investors.
As a result, the overall impact of the TINC program was markedly higher, demonstrating a significant boost in both the preparedness and success rates of the participating startups.
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