7 May 2026

Kickstart your Funding

Date

7 May 2026 17:00 - 20:00

Location

EindhovenFrederiklaan 10A5616 LX

From funding stress to funding success!

 

As a scale-up founder, raising capital is inevitable. But how do you make sure you’re truly prepared for your first serious funding round? What do investors expect? Which strategic decisions make the difference?

Join us at the Philips Stadium in Eindhoven for Kickstart Your Funding – an informal, inspiring session for founders ready to score their next growth goal. Learn from experienced entrepreneurs, investors, and experts, and leave with actionable insights you can put to work right away. We’ll close the evening with drinks, networking, and an exclusive stadium tour including a visit to PSV’s locker rooms. Because just like on the pitch, every victory starts with the right preparation.

 

Program

Time Session
5:00 PM  Arrival & coffee
5:30 PM Welcome & introduction
5:45 PM Panel discussion: the road to funding
6:45 PM Q&A
7:00 PM Stadium tour, drinks & networking
8:00 PM End

Program subject to minor changes


Who is this event for?

  • Founders in the Seed to Series A stage
  • You’re exploring funding options or already preparing for a round
  • You want to learn from entrepreneurs and experts who’ve been there before

Register your interest

Places for this event are limited. You can register your interest using the form below. We review each registration for relevance to the group and will confirm your spot within one week.

Register

Kickstart Your Funding is also coming to Rotterdam and Amsterdam later this year. Keep an eye on our events page or subscribe to our newsletter.

Meet the speakers

Guido du Pree – Founder, Xyall
Guido co-founded MedTech company Xyall in 2018, developing automated tissue dissection solutions for molecular pathology labs. In February 2026, Xyall secured €7.6 million in its third funding round. He’ll share the strategic choices, successes, and pitfalls of his funding journey.

Bart Hesemans – Legal Counsel, Blatter Legal
Bart specializes in corporate law, venture capital, and intellectual property at Blatter Legal, a law firm advising tech and renewables entrepreneurs for over 20 years. He has extensive experience guiding founders through funding rounds, term sheets, and M&A transactions.

Tim Janssen – Scale-up CFO, Greyt
Tim is part of Greyt’s team of 60+ finance professionals supporting founders with financial strategy and funding processes. He’ll share his perspective on what makes a company truly investor-ready.

Investor – To be announced
An investor will share the view from the other side of the table: what they look for, how they evaluate opportunities, and what makes the difference between a yes and a no.

Guido du Pree

Guido du Pree

Bart Hesemans

Tim Janssen

Any questions or need more information?

Get in touch and we’ll be happy to assist you!